WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr.

The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket.

In the bottom right hand corner is written:

K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42

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Code: 50889

Beautiful Cased Boker Collector's Knife with “Rose Bud” Pattern Damascus Blade by Manfred Sachse

Here on offer is a beautiful cased Boker collector's knife with “Rose Bud” pattern Damascus blade by Manfred Sachse, circa 1998.

It comes cased in a what I believe is a dark burr walnut hinged case.

Inside the case is a small certificate of authenticity from Boker along with the original clear plastic bag it came with.

The blade has been forged by t...  read more

Code: 51407

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Code: 51406

Original Royal Navy Boatswains Bosun Whistle and 60” Brass Chain - Named to P. MOORE

Here on offer is an original Royal Navy boatswains bosun whistle and 60” long brass chain, named to a P. MOORE.

On one side it has been hand engraved with the sailor’s name: P. MOORE.

On the other side it is stamped with:

MADE IN
ENGLAND

I can’t accurately date this example, but from others I have seen I would guess it was from ...  read more

Code: 51817

Beautiful Little Antique Folding Quill Knife with 0.8" Blade and MOP Grip

Here on offer is a beautifully made small antique folding quill knife, with a sharp single edged 0.8" steel blade.

A quill knife or quill cutter is used to shape bird feathers into pens for writing.

It has a brass bolster and liners with mother of pearl grip plates that are held in place with three brass pins.

There are no maker marks on the knife, ...  read more

Code: 51814

WW1 Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case Engraved - Lt Sergt Paine R.E. - In Memory of Rosherville Hospital - January 1919

Here on offer is WW1 period hallmarked silver cigarette case with a gilt interior.

The front is engraved with the words:

Lt Sergt Paine R.E.
in memory of
Rosherville
January 1919.

As yet I haven’t managed to find the service records for Lt Sergeant Paine of the Royal Engineers, who was clearly injured during WW1 and was treated ...  read more

Code: 51811

Antique English Glass Rummer with Engraved Hunting Scene c1800

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique glass rummer with a finely engraved shooting scene, probably English circa 1800.

The rummer has been finely engraved with a scene of a huntsman with a gun, aiming at two flying birds set in a wooded tree scene.

The glass in in excellent condition, no damage or repairs just some age related rub marks on the base of ...  read more

Code: 51803

Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with 7” Blade and Silver Fittings by A E & Co Marca Registrada circa 1930

Here on offer is a fine example of an ornate vintage South American Verijero type Gaucho Knife, with a handle and sheath made of 800 grade silver, circa 1930.

These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years, this type of costly...  read more

Code: 51810

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Code: 51809

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger with Hammered Scabbard and Knot by E. & F. HORSTER

Here on offer is a beautiful early German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by E. & F. Horster, with the anchor pattern etched blade and much sort after hammered scabbard and original knot/portepee.

The ivory-coloured grip is the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted bras grip wire. There is a long old hairline crack on the back and a smaller one on the si...  read more

Code: 51318