Vintage Pruning Knife with Oak Grips by Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England circa 1960

Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with oak grips by the English maker, Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, England circa 1960.

The grip is made up from two dark coloured oak slabs, which appear to stuck in place as there is no sign of any pins which is slightly unusual?

The slightly curved blade has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on one side of the ricasso, ...  read more

Code: 51246

Original WW1 Miniature British Medals - Mons 1914 Star, War and Victory on a Pin Bar

Here on offer is an excellent set of three original British WWI miniature medals, known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.

They are made up of the Mons 1914 Star, War and Victory medals with their correct ribbons, fitted to a medal pin bar.

The silver War medal has an aged dark patina and they are all in excellent original condition and a truly genuine set of WW1 medals ...  read more

Code: 51641

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ...  read more

Code: 50365

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI...  read more

Code: 50399

WW2 British Military Swiss made Pocket Watch Marked G.S.T.P. 198270 Retailed by Bravingtons London

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 British Military, Swiss made pocket watch, that was retailed by Bravingtons of London, circa 1940.

I have had it running for a few days now (winding it daily) but as with all mechanical pocket watches I can’t guarantee it will be working after a journey through the postal system. I will however securely wrap and protect it for transit and would reco...  read more

Code: 51856

Unusual Moulded Owl Celluloid Letter Opener with Concealed Pencil Topped with a Crown

Here on offer is an unusual moulded owl celluloid letter opener with a concealed pencil that is topped with a crown.

The top handle section depicts the detailed image of a crowned owl, seated on what I think is an open book, set on a plinth, that is decorated in leaves and scrolled ribbons.

What is unusual about this piece is the fact the owl is shown wearing a cr...  read more

Code: 51857

WW2 Royal Navy Button and Heart Shaped Perspex Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a rare handmade example of a WW2 Royal Navy button and heart shaped Perspex sweetheart pendant.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arms SEAFIRE fighter plane and the top of a Royal Navy officers brass button.

The clear Perspex heart is inset on the domed side ...  read more

Code: 51866

WW1 Canadian Regimental Maple Leaf Gilt Brass Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 Canadian regimental maple leaf gilt brass sweetheart brooch.

This brooch is in excellent condition retaining a bright finish. It features the Canadian maple leaf, the Kings crown and the word “CANADA”.

It still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp on the reverse. You can see where the "C" has been soldered into...  read more

Code: 51865