Vintage Mountain Knife by S. & S. HELLE of Holmedal, Norway with its Original Leather Sheath
Here on offer is a vintage Norwegian knife by S. & S. HELLE, the world famous knife manufacturers from Holmedal in Norway.
I believe this type was known as a Mountain Knife, which where made in several sizes. This is 7.75” knife is one of the smaller versions known as a “Woman’s knife”.
The grip is made from compressed sections of dark leather rings with a smooth s... read more
Fine Pair of Commemorative Glass Goblets that Relate to The Royal Hampshire Regiment Formation in 1881
Here on offer is a fine pair of commemorative glass goblets that relate to the Royal Hampshire Regiment forming in 1881, with the merging of the 37th and 67th regiments.
The front of each goblet depicts the Royal Hampshire Regiments emblem with the addition of the numbers 37 and 67 shown in Roman numerals.
The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot was a line infa... read more
15.00 GBP
Antique Silver Gilt Medal Awarded for the Newquay Flower Show in 1912
Here on offer is an unusual antique silver gilt medal that was awarded to the winner of the Newquay (Cornwall) Flower Show in 1912.
The pierced circular medal has a domed shield shaped centre that has been professionally engraved with the words:
NEWQUAY
1912
FLOWER SHOW
At the top it has a crown with a loop ring that is stamped with t... read more
25.00 GBP
Vintage RAF Fighter Command Winners Gilt Brass Plaque - Open Power Duration Event 1955
Here on offer is a very fine example of a gilt brass metal winners plaque, awarded by RAF Fighter Command to the winner of the Open Power Event in 1955.
The ornate metal plaque has been mounted on a black early plastic or possibly Bakelite mount that has a hinged stand on the back, so it can be displayed in a cabinet or on a desk.
The plaque depicts an early monopl... read more
75.00 GBP
Cased Royal Navy & Royal Marines Medal – Inter Port Amateur Boxing Championships – Light Weight – 2nd Place - 1932
Here on offer is a very fine gilt bronze Royal Navy & Royal Marines medal for the Inter Port Amateur Boxing Championships 1932 – Light Weight – 2nd Place.
The medal has been very finely cast and the front depicts a standing image of Britannia with her helmet, trident and laurel wreath. She is shown in front of a standing lion with the sea and a battleship in the far distance. The... read more
50.00 GBP
Unusual WW2 Romanian Army Dagger
Here on offer is an unusual and rare version of a WW2 Romanian Army dagger with scabbard.
This seems to be more of a “commando” style dagger than the usual ornate dress daggers?
There is no maker mark on this dagger as is common with these Romanian daggers.
The hilt fittings are all Nickel-plated and show no signs of rust or pitting.
T... read more
250.00 GBP
Framed Presentation Picture of a BAE Harrier Jump Jet in Aluminium circa 1980
Here on offer is a really unusual framed presentation picture of a BAE Harrier Jump Jet that has been hand engraved from an aluminium sheet.
I can’t say for sure but I think this may be the image of a BAE Sea Harrier.
The image of the Harrier in flight has been skilfully cut/engraved from a sheet of aircraft grade aluminium alloy. The background has been painted b... read more
45.00 GBP
WW1 DCO Middlesex Regiment ALBUHERA Sweetheart Brooch
Here on offer is a WW1 DCO Middlesex Regiment ALBUHERA sweetheart brooch.
The badge is made up of a finely detailed Middlesex Regiment emblem, made of gilt metal, with red and blue enamel, that has been mounted on what appears to be a Lucite disc that is emulating mother of pearl.
The disc is fixed by a loop to a gilt metal triple suspension bar, which has... read more
15.00 GBP
Antique Puukko Knife by JEAN METTE with an Engraved Scrimshaw Bone Handle - circa 1880
Here on offer is a beautiful antique Puukko knife by JEAN METTE of Oslo, Norway with a hand engraved scrimshaw bone handle and hard leather sheath, circa 1880.
From what I can find out, JEAN METTE was a Norwegian surgical instrument maker back in the late 19th century. Also known for making Puukko knives, Barrel knives and razors.
This great example comes with a s... read more
175.00 GBP
Vintage Royal Dutch Air Force Dagger with Hangers by Carl Eickhorn Solingen c1960
Here on offer is an excellent example of Royal Dutch Air Force dagger with hangers made by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, circa 1960.
All the dagger and scabbard fittings have a bright gilt finish to the metal parts.
The beautifully cast open pommel is in the shape of the Dutch Royal Crown.
The grip is made of a hard polished black plastic and is ribbed wi... read more