Bank of the Belgian Congo 50th Anniversary 1909 - 1959 Large Bronze Medallion by Paul De Greef with Original Card Case
Here on offer is a fine example of a Bank of the Belgian Congo 50th anniversary 1909 – 1959 large smooth edged bronze medallion, by Paul De Greef and with its original round and coloured card case.
On the obverse it depicts an elephant striding left with the anniversary dates, 1909-1959, below and above, BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE.
On the reverse, in the top panel is t... read more
75.00 GBP
Rare Ornate Double Bladed Folding Bowie Knife marked “Best English Cutlery” Sheffield c1830
Here on offer is a rare and highly collectable, double bladed folding dirk/dagger or folding Bowie knife, marked “Best English Cutlery”, circa 1830.
Back in the 1820’s the traditional large fixed bladed Bowie knife became the knife of choice, especially in supplying knives to the American market.
However, not everyone wanted a heavy fixed-blade knife and a market ... read more
Fine Quality 19th Century English Double-Edged Bowie Knife by Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London
Here on offer fine quality late 19th century English bowie knife by the well-respected knife maker, Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London, circa 1890.
Henry Hobson & Sons (1845 – 1936)
Henry Hobson (1823-1897) was born in Sheffield and in 1842, Henry married Ann, the only daughter of John Pearce, a cutlery dealer and razor manufacturer in Angel Street. Hobso... read more
Antique Folding Lock-Back Knife with Stag Antler Grip by W.H. WRAGG Sheffield circa 1880
Here on offer is an example of an antique folding lock-back knife with stag antler grip plates, by W.H. WRAGG Sheffield, circa 1880.
It has a single 3.5” steel clip point blade shows signs of sharpening, but retains a good cutting edge with no visible knicks. It is set with a nail pull on one side to help it to be pulled open. The straight blade, now has a slight curvature, as sh... read more
Vintage Novelty Rocket Car SAROME Blue-Bird Petrol Lighter c1960
Here on offer is a vintage novelty streamlined rocket car, “SAROME” Blue-Bird petrol lighter, made in Japan, circa 1960.
This example has a two tone paint finish, with a cream upper section and a red lower section.
Most of the cream paint has now been worn off and the red painted section shows areas of paint loss.
It seems to have been made from chrome pl... read more
45.00 GBP
Antique British Military Mahogany and Brass Pill Roller by MAW London c1810
Here on offer is a fine and rare example of an antique British military, mahogany and brass pill roller by MAW, later S. Maw & Sons, London, circa 1810.
What makes this larger 24 slot, 5 grain version so unusual is the fact it is stamped on the brass cutting plate with the British military's Broad Arrow, or “Crows Foot”, a stylised representation of an arrowhead, used to identify... read more
295.00 GBP
Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900
The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period.
I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art.
The pipe rack is in great... read more
225.00 GBP
Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930
Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath.
My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940.
They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and wher... read more
75.00 GBP