Post WW2 Vintage Parachute Regiment Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a post WW2 vintage Parachute Regiment sweetheart brooch.

The badge is made up of a finely detailed Parachute Regiments winged emblem, made of gilt metal that has been mounted on what appears to be a Lucite disc that is emulating mother of pearl.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage gilt brass brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip.
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Code: 50596

Vintage Javanese Solid Silver Miniature Kris Dagger Letter Opener with Engraved Blade and Horn Grip

Here on offer is vintage Javanese solid silver miniature Kris dagger letter opener with engraved blade and horn grip.

This is a fine example of this style of letter opener and is unusual in that it has a blond coloured carved horn grip and nicely engraved blade.

There are no silver markings on the blade but it test positive for 800-grade silver.

It m...  read more

Code: 50595

Beautiful English Silver Topped Cut Glass Oil Decanter by John Grinsell & Sons c1914

Here on offer is an exquisite antique English hallmarked silver topped cut glass oil decanter by John Grinsell & Sons dated 1914.

This beautiful shaped small cut glass oil decanter has been professionally wheel cut to form criss-crossed patterns on both sides of the circular shaped bottle.

The lipped spout is made from silver and has a clear set of English silver h...  read more

Code: 50587

Commemorative FS Style Knife and Leather Sheath by Franklin Mint 1991

Here on offer is a mint example of a commemorative FS Style knife and leather sheath by Franklin Mint 1991.

I believe this knife is from the WW2 Combat Knives Collection that Franklin Mint produced back in 1991.

These knives are now 30+ years old and now have become collectable in their own right.

I have no idea if this knife was sold separately from...  read more

Code: 50566

British WW2 ARP Axe with Black Wooden Handle

Here on offer is an excellent example of a British WW2 ARP axe.

I believe this axe is an early wooden handled version that still retains all of its black paint finish.

The wooden shaft is stamped on both sides with the letters A.R.P.

The solid metal axe head is securely held in place with two large metal copper rivets, and retains its black finish. <...  read more

Code: 50584

Large and Impressive Reference Book - JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS – The collection of G. H. NAUNTON

Here on offer is a large and impressive reference book:

JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of G. H. NAUNTON, esq., complied and illustrated by Henri L. Joly.

This fine copy is a 1973 large format reprint of the 1912 original copy of which only 300 wherever printed.

The large hardcopy book itself has blue...  read more

Code: 50583

Rare WW1 Trench Art German 7.7cm Brass Cartridge Case – Commemorating the Liberation of - Jerusalem - December - 9th 1917

Here on offer is a rare and unusual piece of WW1 trench art.

It is a captured German 7.7cm cartridge case that has been ornately engraved to commemorate the liberation of Jerusalem after 400 years of Turkish rule and occupation.

History about the liberation of Jerusalem.

On the morning of December 9, 1917, after Turkish troops move out of the regio...  read more

Code: 50581

Boer War Officers Interlocking Campaign Cutlery Set by W. H. WRAGG circa 1890

Here on offer is a Boer War period officers campaign interlocking cutlery set, circa 1890.

My understanding is that W. H. WRAGG of Sheffield, England where well known for making top quality cutlery and offered this style with either rosewood or ebony handles.

These sets where a favourites of British officers of the time and appear in many original campaign kits. <...  read more

Code: 50572

1950’s "LONE STAR SCOUT" Repeating Toy Cap Gun with Original Holster - MADE IN ENGLAND

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage, 1950’s period "LONE STAR SCOUT" repeating toy cap gun with its original holster.

Sadly I am old enough to remember these when I was a young boy!

The main body of the gun is made from a metal alloy that has been chrome plated. Some of the plating has worn off through use.

The sides have an ornate raised d...  read more

Code: 50565

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