Parker-Hale Cased Set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run, Scrimshaw Knives

Here on offer is a wonderful collector’s set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run Scrimshaw knives, distributed in a plush display case by Parker-Hale.

Each of the knives has a 2.7” (6.7cm) stainless steel blade that is stamped with the name Smith & Wesson on the ricasso and has the full details marked on the front of the blade:

Smith & Wesson
FIRST P...  read more

Code: 50782

Small collection of BOAC Smoking Related Memorabilia from the 1970’s

Here on offer is a small collection of three items of BOAC smoking related memorabilia from the 1970’s.

The collection consists of a bakelite gas table lighter made in England by POPPELL, that is 3.5” (9cm) high.

It is in excellent condition although untested, it comes with any gas or flint to comply with shipping regulations.

Next is a blue anodised...  read more

Code: 50433

Rare Antique Trocar Medical Instrument c1840

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Trocar medical instrument circa 1840.

The Trocar served as a tool for extracting accumulated bodily fluids until the development of diuretics. It involved inserting the trocar, along with its accompanying cannula pipe, into either the chest or abdomen. Subsequently, the trocar was withdrawn, allowing the fluid to be drained through th...  read more

Code: 51646

Vintage Smoker’s Pipe Knife by Wilkinson Sword of Sheffield

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage smoker’s pipe knife by the world famous knife maker, Wilkinson Sword of Sheffield.

The knife consists of a pipe tamper, a round tipped knife and a spike for cleaning out the pipe stem, all made from stainless steel.

The grip has two smooth dark blue scales, made from a kind of hard plastic that are in great condition, no...  read more

Code: 51882

Vintage Pruning Knife with worn Blade by H. Rowbotham & Co. of Sheffield

Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with a worn blade by H. Rowbotham & Co. of Sheffield.

The grip has two black imitation stag antler scales, made from a hard plastic that are in great condition, no damage, just light wear to the raised antler pattern. They are held in place against the brass liners, by three steel pins.

I am sure this knife started life with...  read more

Code: 51881

Rare 6” 520g Metal Fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE Bomb Dropped on a Turnip Field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917

Here on offer is a rare find, being a 6” fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE bomb, that was dropped on a turnip field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917. Sarre is a village and civil parish in Thanet District in Kent, England. It is believed to be the last bomb that Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) ever dropped.

Now LZ93 (L44) was a "Height-Climber" class “T” Zeppelin, whic...  read more

Code: 51878

WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Depicting a Horse and Dog

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium trench art cigarette case.

I have been told that these cigarette cases were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, these were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POWs.

The cases were made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from...  read more

Code: 51876

Impressive Paper Framed Tintype Photo of Three Soldiers of the Imperial German Army - Souvenir of the Year 1909

Here on offer is a rare and impressive gold inlaid paper framed tintype photo of three soldiers of the Imperial German Army with German words that translate to - Souvenir of the Year 1909.

ANDENKEN
an das jahr 1909

The soldiers are in uniform but clearly relaxing, as two of them have cigarettes in their hands and one is resting his arm on the shoulder of an...  read more

Code: 51874

WW1 British Army Officers Full Hunter Pocket Mk VI Compass Possibly by Terrasse W. Co.

Here on offer is an excellent condition WW1 British Army Officers, private purchase, full hunter pocket compass, possibly by Terrasse W. Co.

This example is a Mk VI version and would date to the latter period of WW1 and looks to have been made by Terrasse W. Co. as shown in examples on COMPASSIPEDIA, the online compass museum.

Terrasse W. Co. was together with Bar...  read more

Code: 51875

Antique Silver Omani Khanjar Jambiya Dagger with Horn and Silver Piqué Handle

Here on offer is a fine and beautiful example of an antique silver Omani Khanjar or Jambiya Dagger with silver and horn handle.

This impressive example has a traditionally shaped blond horn handle that has a finely applied pattern of silver Piqué work on the top and the front, along with two silver coned studs.

The handle fits tightly to the double-edged curved s...  read more

Code: 51136