Scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika Advertising Medal c1920
Here on offer is a scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika advertising medal circa 1920.
The Swastika was used by Carlsberg as their Trademark and these medals were in the years up until WW2, souvenir/ advertising items for the Danish Carlsberg beer company.
The Swastika’s on the medals were used as a symbol of peace in the pre-WW2 p... read more
45.00 GBP
Beautiful Collector’s Folding Knife By Weidmannsheil with a Rose Pattern Damascus Blade & Mother of Pearl Grip Plates
Here on offer is a truly beautiful example of a Weidmannsheil collector’s folding lock-back knife, with a rose pattern Damascus blade and Mother of Pearl grip plates.
I believe that these Weidmannsheil knives were made in the late 1990’s after the late Jim Parker bought the old Weltersbach factory in Germany, along with the Weidmannsheil name.
They were ma... read more
Antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna - Curly Birch Barrel Knife with Concealed Folding Steel Blade
Here on offer is a fine example of an antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna, curly birch barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade.
One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915).
Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife productio... read more
Rare Limited-Edition 12” Model of Gipsy Moth IV - No. 328 of 500 using wood from the Original Boat’s Keel
Here on offer is a limited-edition 12” long model of the famous Gipsy Moth IV that was sailed by Sir Francis Chichester, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for this first ever solo round-the-world voyage, by a sailing bota, in 1966/67.
I believe that the Gipsy Moth Trust had 500 models made by Tribute Models Nauticalia, London, to raise some funds to help with the restoration... read more
150.00 GBP
Unique Victorian Carved Horn and Silver Horse Leg Shaped Snuff Holder
Here on offer is a unique and rare Victorian horn and silver snuff holder that has been hand carved into a horse’s leg and hoof.
I have seen a few antique walking canes with horn horse leg handles, but never a snuff holder.
All the metal fittings are test as 925-grade silver but there are no hallmarks or makers details.
The horse leg has been beauti... read more
160.00 GBP
Original 1937 Pattern British Blue Webbing ‘Trophy’ Belt with Brass Buckle and Sliders
Here on offer is an original 1937 pattern, WW2 period British blue webbing ‘Trophy’ belt that has twenty genuine metal badges attached.
Some of the badges show signs of wear and damage, a lug missing etc, but most are in original condition.
These belts were often referred to as 'hate belts' and became popular during the WW1 through to WW2.
This 1937... read more
150.00 GBP
Rare Cased Set of Four Antique Silver Plated Knife Rests by Roberts & Belk - circa 1888
Here on offer is an extremely rare cased set of four antique Victorian silver plated knife rests by Roberts & Belk, of Sheffield, circa 1888.
These heavy and thickly silver plated knife rests have been made in an unusual form that seems to resemble “atoms”?
I understand that Roberts & Belk actually worked with the famous designer, Christopher Dresser and these are ... read more
Rare Antique 19th Century Japanese Repousse Solid Silver Tiger and Dragon Motif Belt Buckle
Here on offer is a truly fine example of a rare 19th century Meiji period, Japanese repoussé solid silver Tiger and Dragon motif belt buckle.
The front depicts a stylised Tiger on the left half of the buckle and a Dragon on the right half.
On the reverse, each half is stamped with the number 84 and two Japanese Kanji/Chrysanthemum marks.
I believe f... read more
175.00 GBP