Fine British WW2 P39 Home Guard Brown Leather Bayonet Frog by CS(W) Ltd dated 1940

Here on offer is an original near mint, British WW2 P39 Home Guard tan brown leather bayonet frog by CS(W) Ltd and dating to 1940.

These bayonet frogs were issued initially in 1939 for use with the P1907, P13 and P17 bayonets and primarily used by the British Home Guard.

This fine near mint bayonet frog is the best example I have ever owned. It shows no signs of u...  read more

Code: 52518

Unique 5.7” WW1 Period Trench Art Cigar/Cigarette Holder

Here on offer is a rare and unique WW1 period Trench Art cigar/cigarette holder, with the classic tapering shape.

It seems to have a steel central core that has been fitted with five tapering Bakelite sections, partitioned by copper and aluminium rings.

The tip has a polished brass covering applied, as does the long mouth piece that is engraved with a diamond patt...  read more

Code: 52516

Mint Antique Clear Pressed Glass 'Landseer' Lion Paperweight - John Derbyshire c1870

Here on offer is an antique Victorian pressed glass 'Landseer' style seated lion, (as seen at Trafalgar Square), paperweight probably by John Derbyshire, circa 1870.

This example of a clear glass lion, is in mint condition and there are no visible marks, chips, cracks or blemishes on the lion figure.

It measures 4.5” (11.4cm) long by 2.6” (6.6cm) high and weighs ...  read more

Code: 52514

WW2 Souvenir Bookends made from salvaged Portland Stone from the Houses of Parliament after the Blitz bombings during May 1941

Here on offer is a pair of WW2 Souvenir bookends made from salvaged Portland stone from the Houses of Parliament, after a number of German Luftwaffe “Blitz” bombings during May 1941.

These fine bookends were crafted from salvaged Portland stone by London Stonecraft Ltd and were sold to raise funds for the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John fund.

These book...  read more

Code: 52509

Vintage Traditional Decorated Sami Knife made from Reindeer Antler with a Leather and Antler Sheath

Here on offer is a vintage traditional decorated Sami knife made from reindeer antler with a leather and antler sheath.

The Sami are an indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, Finland and the Russian border region, traditionally reindeer herders and fishermen.

The mint single edged polished steel blade is 2.75” (7cm) long and has a really well fitting carved and...  read more

Code: 50105

Fine Victorian Mahogany and Brass Quill Pen Maker and Trimmer c1880

Here on offer is a fine Victorian Mahogany and brass quill pen maker and trimmer, circa 1880.

There is no maker on this example, but a lot were made by Joseph Rodgers in Sheffield, with a very similar stye.

The main body id made from Mahogany wood and at one end it has a folding steel knife blade/trimmer. Then at the other end is the brass and steel cutter hinged g...  read more

Code: 52457

Fine Vintage Sterling Silver Dagger and Scabbard Brooch Fitted with Chrysoprase Cabochons

Here on offer is an unusual ornate vintage sterling silver dagger and scabbard brooch, that is embellished with beautiful chrysoprase cabochons.

Chrysoprase cabochons are smooth, polished gemstones with a domed top and a flat bottom, cut from chrysoprase—a translucent, nickel-bearing variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz) famous for its vibrant apple-green to sage-green ...  read more

Code: 52507

Vintage Souvenir Stag Antler Boot Knife with Original Leather Sheath – A. PETER PASSAU Germany c1930

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage souvenir stag antler boot knife, with its original leather sheath.

The grip is made from a fine solid section of stag antler horn.

A tapered ribbed polished nickel silver ferrule connects the grip to the blade.

It has a nickel silver rib edged pommel cap, that has been pressed in at the very top and now ...  read more

Code: 52505

Genuine WW2 German Mother’s Cross in Bronze with a New Ribbon

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period German Mother’s Cross (Cross of Motherhood) in Bronze, with a new ribbon.

The two-piece cross is formed from tombac with a bronze finish and blue and white enamel work.

It is made in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border.

The cross has a ...  read more

Code: 52504

Vintage Scout Knife by William Rodgers “I CUT MY WAY” with Faux Stag Antler Grip and Original Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a vintage scout knife by William Rodgers “I CUT MY WAY” with a fine looking faux stag antler grip and new its original dark brown leather sheath.

The blade is in excellent condition with a mirror finish with just some minor dark staining, mainly on the ricasso and top edge.

The grip has a brass single finger guard (with slight movement) and brass ...  read more

Code: 52502