Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. Nowill & Sons dated 1980

Here on offer is a Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath dated 1980

This knife has seen service and shows some dark pitting to the blade surfaces.

The blade is now faintly etched with the maker’s mark and name:

D * X
J. NOWILL & SONS
SHEFFIELD ENGLAND

It also has the broad arrow (crow’s foot) mark, yea...  read more

Code: 51023

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - National League - Division 20 - 1964

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the national league, division 20 dated 1964.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the three national countries of Great Britain, England, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weig...  read more

Code: 51013

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - Metric League - Division 15 - 1957

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the metric league, division 15 dated 1957.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the four national countries, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weighs 20g.
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Code: 51010

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack

Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves.

It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood.

The only damage I can see are four o...  read more

Code: 50615

Austrian M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard made by Styer in Austria in 1881

Here on offer is an Austrian M1874 Gras sword bayonet and scabbard that was commercial made by Steyer in Austria in 1881.

This type of bayonet was the last of the French "sword-type" bayonets and was manufactured from 1874 to about 1885.

I believe it was made to fit the French Model 1874 "Gras" Infantry Rifle.

The bayonet has a solid brass pommel wit...  read more

Code: 50997

WW2 Period Large Bronzed Copper Cigarette Box Linked to The Dorsetshire Regiment

Here on offer is unusual WW2 period, bronzed copper cigarette box that has the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment displayed on the top of the lid.

The lid has cut-out sections with a fitted glass panel below, that allow the red card to show through.

The hinged box has a removable/adjustable wooden section allowing the content size to be adjusted and it could even...  read more

Code: 50444

Antique Victorian Turned and Painted Wooden City of London Police Truncheon

Here on offer is an antique Victorian City of London turned and painted wooden police truncheon.

It has an impressive ring turned grip and the lower section has been painted black with a painted oval image of the flag of the City of London.

This is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the...  read more

Code: 50987

WW2 RAF Station Kanchrapara (India) Aluminium Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 RAF station Kanchrapara (India) aluminium ashtray.

The WW2 RAF station at Kanchrapara was established in September 1942 and was manned by both British and American air force personnel mainly being used as a reconnaissance location for the 8th Recon Group of the United States Army Airforce.

This aluminium ashtray was most probably a s...  read more

Code: 50968

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers

Here on offer a beautiful pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain nearly all their bright gilt finish.

They are in near mint condition, there is just the slightest loss of the bright gilt finish on the clips on the long strap, that means I won't list them as mint.

My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegs...  read more

Code: 50977

Letter Opener made from the Timber of – H.M.S. CORNWALL - Launched in 1815

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from

H.M.S. CORNWALL

made into a fine tapered letter opener that is in perfect condition, no splits or chips to the edges.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER OF
H.M.S. CORNWALL
LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815

Some history relating to t...  read more

Code: 50564