Custom Pistol Shaped Damascus Folding Knife by Mr Koobi with Belt Holster

Here on offer is an unusual handmade custom pistol shaped Damascus folding knife by Mr. Koobi, with a belt holster.

My understanding is that all the Damascus fittings and blade on this knife are made from over 200 layers of 1095 and 15N25 steel.

It has a hardness over 58 Hrc on the Rockwell scale.

The inner plates are made from polished brass and the...  read more

Code: 51119

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Chatelaine with Three Chains and Accesories

Here on offer is a late Georgian or early Victorian cut steel chatelaine.

It has three finely cut steel chains and a cut and pierced decorative hook-plate, with an assortment of original period accessories.

There is a metal thimble case in the form of a bucket that may originally have had a felt lining? Then there is also a period steel button hook. Finally, ther...  read more

Code: 52259

Impressive Large WW2 Letter Opener made from Shrapnel Recovered from the LONDON BLITZ 1940-41

Here on offer is an impressive and very large 14” long, WW2 letter opener made from shrapnel recovered during the 1940-41 London Blitz.

I believe that some of these were professionally made by firms like Asprey of London, but many were hand-fashioned by civilians or soldiers behind the lines using available workshop tools.

This is a real piece of WW2 historical "t...  read more

Code: 52258

Rare Dual Commemorative “Wilkinson Sword Ltd. Cramlington 1963-1999” and “WORLD PEACE FOR THE THIRD MILLENNIUM” Miniature Sword by Wilkinson Sword – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a rare dual commemorative “Wilkinson Sword Ltd. Cramlington 1963-1999” and “WORLD PEACE FOR THE THIRD MILLENNIUM” miniature sword by Wilkinson Sword, circa 2000.

I believe this sword was originally released as a commemorative piece to mark the transition into the third millennium, the year 2000, often associated with global themes of peace and reflection prevalen...  read more

Code: 52230

WW1 Trench Art Brass Letter Opener with a Beautiful Layered Section Handle

Here on offer is a WW1 period trench art brass letter opener with a stunning layered handle.

The scimitar shaped brass 4.1” blade it etched on one side with “THE GREAT WAR” and on the other, “1914 – 1918”.
There is a small oval shaped brass crossguard that connects to the brass ferrule.

What is special about this letter opener is the beautiful layered square...  read more

Code: 51147

Stunning Pair of WW1 German POW 8” Cow Shinbones Carved with Roses - KNOCKALOE -I.O.M. “Legs of Man”

Here on offer is a stunning pair of WW1 German POW 8” cow shinbones carved with roses and KNOCKALOE and the Isle of Man, “Legs of Man” symbol.

depicting skilfully detailed roses.

This pair was made on the Isle of Man, by German POW’s held at the large internment camp at Knockaloe, during WW1.

They used what materials they had to hand and cow bones p...  read more

Code: 52252

Antique Presentation Mallet to Mrs Down for Stone Laying Ceremony at Rock Chapel Yelverton Devon Aug 8th 1906

Here on offer is an antique presentation mallet to Mrs Down for the stone laying ceremony at Rock Chapel, Yelverton, Devon, on August 8th 1906.

Antique ceremonial wooden mallets were traditionally presented to nobilities or high-ranking officials invited to lay the foundation stones of churches and other significant buildings. These tools served as commemorative gifts, often fea...  read more

Code: 52240

Unusual 7” Bowie Bladed Knife with WW2 German SS/SA Dagger Style Grip by WHITBY Solingen Germany c1965

Here on offer is an unusual 7” bowie bladed knife with WW2 German SS/SA Dagger style grip by WHITBY Solingen Germany, circa 1965.

It has a sturdy 7” stainless steel bowie shaped blade with a 6.5” cutting edge. The only markings on the blade are the makers details, stamped on one side of the ricasso:

WHITBY
SOLINGEN
GERMANY

The blade is ...  read more

Code: 52199

Near Mint WW2 German SA Dagger by the Scarce Maker CARL HEIDELBERG of Solingen, with Original Hanger by Assmann

Here on offer is a near mint, early WW2 German SA dagger by the scare maker, CARL HEIDELBERG, Solingen, Germany, with its original long hanger.

This is one of the best SA daggers I have ever owned and looks to have never been taken apart.

These daggers are considered scarce examples due to the company's limited production, with estimates suggesting only 4,000 piec...  read more

Code: 52251

Extra Photos of WW2 German SA Dagger by CARL HEIDELBERG Solingen - 52251

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Code: 52250