Unusual Pair of WW2 Trench Art Models of Locusts linked to the WW2 American M22 “Locust” Tank

Here on offer is are an unusual and possibly unique pair of WW2 Trench Art models of locusts, linked to the WW2 American M22 “Locust” tank.

I was told (but have no provenance) that they were made by maintenance arm of the British 6th Airbourne Division, that worked on the American M22 “Locust” tanks during WW2.

In early 1941 it was decided by the United States on ...  read more

Code: 52323

Scarce WW1 Period Small Copper Medal Token from Miss Sandes Soldiers Home

Here on offer is a scarce WW1 period small copper medal token from Miss Sandes Soldiers Home.

Elise Sandes (1851 – August 1934) was the founder of a welfare movement for soldiers that bears her name and still survives today. She was an evangelical Christian and philanthropist and her concern for a young soldier in Tralee in the late 1860s led her to set up a centre for soldiers'...  read more

Code: 52267

Rare Antique Three Bladed Folding Penknife with Manicure File and Tortoise Shell Grip Scales by Mappin & Webb of London c1880

Here on offer is a very rare example of an antique three bladed folding penknife with a manicure file and tortoise shell grip scales by
by the famous silversmith’s Mappin & Webb of London, circa 1880.

This fine example of a fine quality penknife is made up of three sharp blades and a manicure file/tool, which are all stamped on their ricasso with the Mappin & Webb maker’s...  read more

Code: 52104

WW2 British Army No.4 Mk. II Spike Bayonet by the Savage Stevens Co. USA with a Metal Scabbard

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army No.4 Mk. II spike bayonet by the Savage-Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, USA with a No.4 MK. I metal scabbard.

These spike bayonets were made for the No. 4 Lee Enfield rifle, that was a refinement of the original No. I Mk. III SMLE. The original SMLE design was very sound. However, the No. 4 benefited from a heavier barrel and im...  read more

Code: 52322

Impressive Swagger Stick or Short Sword Stick with Concealed Blade

Here on offer is an impressive swagger stick or short sword stick with a concealed blade, made with a heavy dark wood handle and sheath, possibly dark rosewood or even ebony?

This piece is is the correct length to be a swagger stick, but I feel is too heavy for that use. It is actually heavy enough and strong enough to be used as a truncheon, as well as a defensive sword.
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Code: 52321

WW2 Rolls-Royce C-Spanner GN8402 used on GRIFFON Engined Aircraft circa 1944

Here on offer is a WW2 period Rolls Royce “C” Spanner, reference GN 8402 that was used on GRIFFON engined aircraft and was part of some Admiralty fleet toolkits, circa 1944.

The Rolls-Royce GN8402 is a highly collectible C-spanner, was also known as a hook wrench.

The Rolls-Royce GRIFFON engine was a British 37- litre (2,240 cu in) capacity, 60-degree V12, liquid-...  read more

Code: 52320

Damaged Parts of an Issued WW1 Webley Revolver MK VI with 6” Barrel and Matching Serial Numbers Dated 1918

Here on offer are some damaged parts of an issued WW1 British Officer’s Webley MK VI revolver with a 6” barrel and matching serial numbers, dated to 1918.

The story with this item was that the revolver was damaged during a German artillery attack on the British trenches, during the later part of WW1.

Now the barrel section is actually in great condition, with the o...  read more

Code: 52319

Extra Photos of WW1 Webley MKVI Revolver Parts - 52319

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Code: 52318

Mint “Fisherman’s Pride” Multi-Function German Fishing Pliers with Cardboard Box c1960

Here on offer is a scarce example of a mint condition “Fisherman’s Pride” multi-function German fishing pliers, with their original cardboard box, circa 1960.

My understanding is there where a number of different versions of German fishing pliers that were made between the 1950’s and 1970’s.

Apparently the most outrageous variation of the German fishing pliers, is ...  read more

Code: 52317

Original Large WW1 Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service (MCS) White Metal Cap Badge c1919

Here on offer is an original WW1 Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service (MCS) cap badge, circa 1919.

It was officially worn immediately after WW1 by the Royal Navy’s MCS, a temporary service established in 1919 to sweep the massive number of sea mines left over from the conflict. The unit was then abolished in 1920 making original examples rare to find these days.

This ...  read more

Code: 52316