Ornate Victorian Gilt Brass Sovereign Case with Profile Image of a Young Queen Victoria inside

Here on offer is an ornate Victorian gilt brass sovereign case with the profile image of a young Queen Victoria inside.

It has an attractive raised scrolling design on the front with a small blank cartouche that could be engraved with the owner’s initials. The back of the case has a smooth plain gilt finish.

You press button on the top to release the catch and ope...  read more

Code: 51770

Algerian Silver Bracelet with a Nautical Theme in Memory of the WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART - c1945

Here on offer is an 8.25” long Algerian silver nautical themed bracelet, that was made in memory of the famous WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART – circa 1945.

I believe these bracelets were made as souvenirs and in memory of the ship being docked at Casablanca for most of WW2.

The bracelet has 7 individual pieced panels, each with a nautical theme, consisting of, f...  read more

Code: 51459

Unusual WW1 Turkish-Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener 1919

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 Turkish and Austro-Hungarian bullet trench art letter opener.

During WW1, the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires were key members of the Central Powers alliance, fighting alongside Germany. Both empires faced massive, parallel challenges: internal ethnic unrest, military struggles, and a rapid collapse that ultimately led to their dissolution by...  read more

Code: 52306

Antique Gunmetal Vesta Case set with a Turquoise Cabochon in a Gold Collar along with a Brass Pocket Watch Chain

Here on offer is an antique polished gunmetal vesta case set with a turquoise cabochon in a gold collar, along with a brass pocket watch chain.

I would say this vesta case was probably made in the early 20th Century, during the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

It is made from polished gunmetal and has been set on the front edge of the hinged lid with a small circular...  read more

Code: 52305

Mint in Box Japanese K24 Komai Damascene Mt Fuji Gold and Silver Inlay - Shakudo Multi-Function Pocket Knife with Original Box

Here on offer is a beautiful mint in box “MIB” example of a Japanese K24 Komai Damascene Mt Fuji gold and silver inlay, Shakudo multi-function pocket knife with its original box.

Japanese Damascene, known as zogan (象嵌), is a traditional metalworking art involving the inlaying of 24k gold and silver metal into an oxidised blackened iron or steel base. Originating over 1,000 year...  read more

Code: 52302

Unusual Vintage Custom-Made Dagger with a 6.75” Mint Stainless Steel Blade by F. DICK Solingen Germany

Here on offer is an unusual vintage custom-made dagger with a mint 6.75” stainless steel blade by F. DICK of Solingen, Germany.

This dagger appears to have been custom-made using a double edged, spear pointed blade that was made by F. DICK. The blade is very similar to those that F. DICK produced for German SA and NSKK daggers during WW2. This is obviously a post WW2 made blade, ...  read more

Code: 52304

Mint Small VENTURE Bowie Knife with 3” Blade and Stacked Leather Grip by H.M. Slater of Sheffield

Here on offer is a mint example of a small VENTURE hunting bowie knife with a stacked leather grip made by H.M. Slater of Sheffield.

This bowie/hunting knife is in mint condition and has a 3” highly polished steel blade.

On one side of the blades ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

VENTURE
H.M. SLATER
SHEFFIELD

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Code: 52303

Original U.S. Civil War Unidentified Confederate CSA Soldier in Uniform - “Ninth Plate” Tintype

Here on offer is an original U.S. Civil War Confederate soldier “ninth plate” framed tintype.

This framed "ninth plate" (2 x 2.5 inch) tintype portrait shows an unidentified young Confederate States of America, CSA soldier, in uniform with his cap.

The image has been hand-coloured, with pink face cheeks and dark highlights to the neck collar tabs and cap.
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Code: 51084

Vintage Multi-Tool Knife by HAPO with Lanyard a Souvenir of Tirol Austria c1960

Here on offer is a vintage multi-tool knife by HAPO, a Souvenir of Tirol Austria, circa 1960.

This multi-function knife has a single edged blade, a bottle opener/screwdriver, a corkscrew and a hooked can opener.

The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

GARENTIE
STAHL

This translates to guaranteed steel.

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Code: 52091