Mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Double Bladed Knife with Jigged Bone Grip Scales

Here on offer is a fine example mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM double bladed knife with jigged bone grip scales, that was made in Sheffield, England.

The larger clip point stainless steel blade is in perfect condition.

On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

I*XL GEORGE
WOSTENHOLM

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Code: 52065

Original Iron and Wood “One-Flue” Harpoon from the early 19th Century

Here on offer is an original and rare iron and wood, one-flue harpoon from the early 19th century.

This example has an iron front section with a socket that is fixed to a hickory or other hardwood shaft and held in place by a round headed stud.

The wooden shaft shows signs of old woodworm holes, which have now been treated to ensure there is no existing woodworm ac...  read more

Code: 51059

WW2 French Air Force Pilot’s Identity Bracelet

Here on offer is a WW2 French Air Force pilot’s identity bracelet.

On the front of the plated oval disc, it depicts the image of a French pilot’s insignia, a five-pointed star and a set of spread wings, on top of a laurel wreath. Below the wings there is a blank ribbon shaped section that could be engraved with the owner’s name. His details could also be engraved on the back of t...  read more

Code: 52148

Post WW2 Japanese Naval Landing Craft Binnacle Compass by Maizuru Meter Manufacturing Company

Here on offer is a rare post WWII Japanese Naval Landing Craft Binnacle Compass, circa 1948.

I have been told these compasses where used by the Japanese during WW2 primarily for their Naval landing craft but as they are portable, where used on a range of military Navel craft.

It appears from the later Japanese to English translation, that this fine example was actu...  read more

Code: 50189

Vintage Solid Brass Kukri Letter Opener

Here on offer is a fine example of a small vintage solid brass Kukri letter opener.

This was probably made as a souvenir piece in Asia, possibly Burma and is to a high standard than I have seen before.

It is in excellent condition, with just some small staining marks to the reverse, which would polish out.

It measures 5.75” (14.6cm) long and weighs ...  read more

Code: 50635

Rare Antique George Ibberson Quill Cutter & Folding 6” Ruler c1820

Here on offer is a rare antique integral quill cutter and 6” folding bone ruler, circa 1820.

This is a very rare quill cutter and folding ruler and the only example I can find is an image of this type of tool which appears in Joseph Smith’s ‘Explanation or Key to the Various Manufactories of Sheffield’, this is also known ‘Smith’s Key’ published in 1816.

‘Smith’s K...  read more

Code: 52150

Antique Pruning Knife with Jigged Bone or Composite Stag Antler Grip Scales

Here on offer is an antique pruning knife with jigged bone or composite stag antler grip scales.

There are no makers marks on this knife, but from its style of construction I believe it is an antique Sheffield made piece.

The grip has two jigged imitation stag antler scales, made from a fine bone or composite material. They are both in excellent condition, with a ...  read more

Code: 52157

Vintage British Military Three-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp Knife by Brooks & Hardwidge dated 1999 with Braided Lanyard and Snap Hook

Here on offer is a Vintage British Military Three-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp Knife by Brooks & Hardwidge (BH), dated 1999 with a braided lanyard and snap hook.

This three-piece type of clasp knife, has a single 2.4” plain blade, a large bottle/can opener
and a large folding marlinspike, for rope work.

There is a also flat headed screwdriver at the front en...  read more

Code: 52151

WW1 Ink Blotter made from Teak Wood from HMS Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Falgship - Jutland 1916

Here on offer is a GENUINE piece of teak wood from the famous Battleship, HMS Iron Duke that has been made into a fine desk ink blotter.

The Blotter unscrews at the handle so that blotting paper can be inserted and then clamped into position.

It measures 12.6cm (5”) wide, 7.6cm (3”) high and 5.2cm (2”) deep and weighs 132g.

It has a quality brass pla...  read more

Code: 50695

Early WW2 German Army Officer’s Dagger by Anton Wingen Jr with a Dark Orange Grip

Here on offer is an early WW2 German Army Officer’s dagger by Anton Wingen Jr. with a beautiful dark orange coloured grip.

All the dagger fittings have a plated finish, including the scabbard but do show some signs of aged plating loss.

This early Army Officer's dagger has the smaller Anton Wingen Jr. trademark, which is not seen very often on army daggers.
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Code: 51127