Superb Antique Three Fan Bladed Medical Bloodletting Fleam with Beautiful Horn Covered Grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1870

Here on offer is a superb antique three fan bladed bloodletting fleam with beautiful horn covered grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, circa 1870.

This medical instrument is the best example I have come across in all my years of collecting and is just an outstanding example.

It consists of three independent steel blade arms that swivel open and each one is fitted with a ...  read more

Code: 51771

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic MALTA Brooch c1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian micro mosaic MALTA brooch, circa 1880.

This antique Italian micro mosaic brooch has lots of very tiny coloured glass tiles or 'tesserae' that are secured in a gold-tone frame to make up an ornate pattern, including three tiny flowers.

The centre of this antique brooch it has white on black letters that spells out the word MALTA...  read more

Code: 51777

George IV Period - York Minster 2.4” Circular Oak Treen or Snuff Box Commemorating the York Minster Fire of 1829

Here on offer is a scarce George IV Period, York Minster 2.4” circular oak treen or snuff box, commemorating the York Minster fire of 1829.

Following the disastrous fire at York Minster in 1829, John Hardy of Coney Street, York, seems to have had the initiative to salvage material from the blaze and to then fashion this into various commemorative items.

This fine e...  read more

Code: 51776

WW1 Copper Submarine Ashtray Commemorating German U-Boat U-155 DEUTSCHLAND

Here on offer is a scarce circular copper ash tray that depicts an embossed stylised image of WW1 German U-Boat, U-155 also known as DEUTSCHLAND.

U-155 was broken up by Robert Smith & Sons, Birkenhead, at Rock Ferry in 1922 and some of the copper was made into souvenirs, such as this ashtray, that were sold to help support War Aid charities.

The ashtray is in great...  read more

Code: 51774

Vintage PERKIN Special Edition Damascus Collector's Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a beautiful vintage PERKIN special edition handmade Damascus Collector's hunting knife with polished natural bone grips, that are held in place with mosaic metal pins.

This fixed blade hunting knife has a heavy Damascus steel “rose pattern” single edged blade with full tang.

I believe this Damascus blade is made from over 300 layers of folded stee...  read more

Code: 50832

Original Early 1933-1936 Hitler Youth Knife by Rare Maker GRAWISO with faint Blut und Ehre! Motto

Here on offer is an early original Hitler Youth Knife by GRAWISO, with the a very faint full blade motto “Blut und Ehre!”.

The nickel-silver hilt fittings are in excellent condition but do show some light age tarnishing.

The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original dome topped nickel rivets.

The H...  read more

Code: 50998

Vintage African Tebu Ceremonial Short Sword with Leather Strap

Here on offer is a vintage African Tebu ceremonial short sword with leather strap.

I believe this short sword was made by the Tebu people, indicated by the characteristic bulb on the bottom of the sheath.

This type of short sword or large knife are very “flat” in their construction. Please see photo.

The grip and crossguard have a raised “M” pattern...  read more

Code: 51041

Antique Swastika Stickpin made with Seed Pearls Set in Gilt Metal by Plainville Stock Company USA c1890

Here on offer is a fine antique Swastika stickpin that has been made from small seed pearls set in a gilt metal Swastika frame.

Attached to the reverse is a long gilt metal pin that is stamped on the edge with the maker’s mark, PS Co.

This is the mark of the Plainville Stock Company of Plainville, Massachusetts, USA.

I believe this stickpin was made...  read more

Code: 51080

Ornate Victorian Gilt Brass Sovereign Case with Profile Image of a Young Queen Victoria inside

Here on offer is an ornate Victorian gilt brass sovereign case with the profile image of a young Queen Victoria inside.

It has an attractive raised scrolling design on the front with a small blank cartouche that could be engraved with the owner’s initials. The back of the case has a smooth plain gilt finish.

You press button on the top to release the catch and ope...  read more

Code: 51770

Original WW1 Period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street

Here on offer is an original WW1 period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street, Birmingham, still with its original metal chain and hook.

The nickel silver metal whistle and chain are in excellent undamaged condition.

The front is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
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Code: 51769