Antique Swiss William Tell & Lion of Lucerne - Twin Bladed Penknife by Joseph Feist Solingen - Circa 1920

Here on offer is an antique Swiss themed, William Tell and Lion of Lucerne, twin bladed penknife by Joseph Feist of Solingen, Germany, circa 1920.

The scales on this penknife are in excellent condition and are cast from aluminium.

On one side it depicts in relief, the Swiss national hero, William Tell and his son above the Swiss flag and the name “TELL” on a ribbo...  read more

Code: 51294

Antique Dutch Brass Novelty Ships Engine Room Telegraph Cigar Cutter c1890

Here on offer is an unusual antique Dutch made brass novelty ships engine room telegraph, cigar or cheroot cutter, circa 1890.

The novelty cigar cutter has been designed as a ship’s engine room telegraph on a brass pedestal base.

It is operated by sliding the top control lever, backwards or forwards. There is a hole on the front of both sides where you insert the ...  read more

Code: 51293

INERT WW1 British No 80 IV.A Shrapnel Shell Brass Fuse Head dated 1915

Here on offer is a great example of an INERT WW1 British No 80 IV.A shrapnel shell fuse head, dated to May 1915.

This is an early version of this type of fuse, with an aluminium threaded base and top cone, that is stamped with a tiny letter “B”.

The fuse itself has been fired but is now INERT and was recovered from the battlefields of France. It shows signs of imp...  read more

Code: 51292

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Dog” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Dog” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker.

The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict hunting dogs in a woodland scene and the head of a dog set in an oval, in the centre.

Both blades are made from stainless steel and the larger blade has the maker...  read more

Code: 51291

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919

Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919.

To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land.

I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and pr...  read more

Code: 51285

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Deer” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Deer” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker.

The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict a woodland hunting scene, in high relief, with multiple deer, a hunter with gun and his dog in the background.

Both blades are made from stainless steel and the ...  read more

Code: 51290

Impressive Framed Display of a Bull Shark’s Jaws and Teeth

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible deep framed display of a Bull shark’s jaws and teeth.

This professionally made, deep glass framed “shadow box” displays the jaws and teeth of what I was told came from a Bull shark. I am no expert when it comes to sharks, but the jaws may have ben mounted upside down? Either way still makes a very impressive display piece.
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Code: 51289

Souvenir King George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Two-Blade Penknife by Rawson Brothers of Sheffield

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible two-blade souvenir folding pocket knife / pen knife commemorating the coronation of King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth, on 12th May 1937.

The knife slabs seem to be made from an ivory-coloured plastic that with the graining, looks like real ivory or bone.
On one slab it has been impressed with the image of a K...  read more

Code: 51288

Scarce - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion - Large Sterling Silver Boxing Medal - Winner Team Championship Novices 1922

Here on offer is a scarce inter-wars period, large sterling silver boxing medal awarded to the Winner of the novice team championship in 1922, the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This large medal came with the small medal or fob that is listed as item No.51287.

The 1st (Depot) Battalion only formed after the end of WW1 and had a short existence being renamed the Royal ...  read more

Code: 51279