German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by E & F HORSTER

Here on offer is a fine example of a German Officers dress dagger with double etched blade by E & F HORSTER, complete with its silver Portepee.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 139 of his book “Exploring the...  read more

Code: 50560

Post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” Lockback Knife by ICEL

Here on offer is an unusual post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” lockback knife that was made by the famous Portuguese knife maker ICEL.

My understanding is that the Mercator K55K knife has been produced in Germany since around 1867.
They were mainly produced by HY Kauffmann, who where operational from 1856 to 1995.

The Mercator K55K knife is still made toda...  read more

Code: 50550

Wooden Barrel Match Holder made from the Decking of R.M.S. MAURETANIA

Here on offer is a genuine piece of the wooden decking from the:

R.M.S. MAURETANIA

made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder.

The beautifully made barrel measures 4.5cm (1.75“) diameter by 5.5cm (2.2”) high.

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

FROM THE DECKING OF THE
MAURETANIA
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Code: 50554

Montgomery Clan Hallmarked Scottish Silver Lapel Brooch – Edinburgh 1951

Here on offer is a Montgomery Clan hallmarked Scottish silver lapel brooch, dated to Edinburgh 1951.

This small solid silver brooch is in excellent condition and still has some fine detail to the Montgomery clan image of the lady on the front. She is supporting an anchor with one hand and holding the severed head of a Saracen the other.

She is bordered by a ribbon/...  read more

Code: 50537

WW2 Period Large Dagger Shaped Trench Art Letter Opener with Wavy Copper Blade

Here on offer is a beautifully made WW2 period “trench art” letter opener.

The heavy and solid metal letter opener has been made to the size of a real dagger.

The pommel and sloping crossguard are made from solid polished brass. The grip is made from aluminium with copper and brass segments that have been machined and polished to a beautiful smooth ...  read more

Code: 50526

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion – “Home Sweet Home”

Here on offer is a lovely example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted cardboard display case.

This sweet pincushion has been set in the centre with the words:

HOME SWEET HOME

made from tiny domed metal pins.

Around the outer edges is an ornate swirling pattern made from cle...  read more

Code: 50529

Large Bronzed Aluminium Alloy Stylised Model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat

Here on offer is a large bronzed aluminium alloy stylised model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

I have no real idea of how old this model is but it seems to have been created in a stylised form to represent the famous British WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

It makes a great display piece and looks great as a aviation desk ornament.

It is ...  read more

Code: 50521

MOKI Lock Back Knife with a Beautiful White Pearl & Abalone Shell Inlayed Handle with Black Canvas & Leather Pouch. Circa 1999

Here on offer is a beautiful MOKI, lock back knife with a white pearl and abalone shell inlayed handle.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its black canvas and leather pouch. I purchased it back on 1999 when I stared to collect the MOKI “Knife of the Year Series”.

Even though it is not a limited edition knife, I had to buy it...  read more

Code: 50517

Rare Antique Folding Combination Cigar Holder with Knife and Piercer by J.Nowill & Sons c1890

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique folding combination cigar holder with a knife and long piercer by J.Nowill & Sons of Sheffield, England, circa 1890.

J.Nowill & Sons are famous Sheffield knife manufactures and they have been making them since 27th April 1700.

This is the only combination cigar tool that I have seen by this maker and it i...  read more

Code: 50505

Rare WW2 Period Hallmarked Silver Cigar Piercer by E Baker & Son dated 1939 in the shape of a Bullet

Here on offer is a really unusual “Bullet” shaped WW2 period English hallmarked Silver Cigar Piercer made by E Baker & Son and dated to 1939.

This is a beautifully made and perfectly proportioned shape of a real bullet and would have made a very special present for a senior serving Officer at the start of WW2.

The cigar piercer is in excellent undam...  read more

Code: 50498