Rare 19th Century Elephant Hide Warrior Shield from the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea
Here on offer is a rare 19th century Elephant hide warrior shield made by the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea.
This example is a museum quality piece!
The Hadendoa are a nomadic, pastoral people group, a major branch of the larger Beja people of eastern Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt, known for their fierce warriors, distinctive hairstyles (earning ... read more
375.00 GBP
Scarce German Leopard 2 Tank 120mm Shell Casing Base
Here on offer is a scarce German Leopard 2 tank, 120mm shell casing base.
My understanding is that authentic German Leopard 2 tank 120mm shell casing bases are difficult to find?
The German Leopard 2 tank uses combustible cartridge cases, produced by Rheinmetall, for its 120mm ammunition, meaning the main body of the case burns up during firing. The only part that... read more
55.00 GBP
WW1 British Army Officer’s Knife from a Combination Cutlery Set by Levi & Salaman Limited of Birmingham
Here on offer is a WW1 British Army Officer’s knife from a combination cutlery set by Levi & Salaman Limited of Birmingham.
The knife has a 3.5” steel blade with a flat nickel silver handle.
On one side of the handle, it is stamped with:
NS L & S Ltd
The NS notes it is made from Nickel Silver and the L &S ltd relates to the maker, Le... read more
10.00 GBP
Vintage Seaman’s Knife by William Rodgers - I CUT MY WAY - Sheffield England
Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage or possibly antique Seaman’s knife, by William Rodgers, Sheffield, England.
The 5” single edged polished steel blade is in excellent condition, with just minor age staining marks.
On one side of the blade near the wooden grip, it is very lightly etched and now extremely hard to read, with:
I CUT M... read more
Scarce Handkerchief Cutter Sword with 33” Long Thin Curved Blade and Leather Covered Scabbard by Henry Wilkinson - Engraved with RUDGE Family Crest
Here on offer is a scarce handkerchief cutter sword with an impressive 33” long slightly curved blade and a leather covered scabbard by Henry Wilkinson.
What really sets this sword apart from other swords is its fine curved single-edged steel blade of flattened diamond section, making it a very thin and flexible blade. Please see the last few photos that I have tried to show the ... read more
Antique British Armorial Wax Seal Impression Proof of the BUNBURY Family Crest by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd with Original Case
Here on offer is an antique British armorial wax seal impression proof of the BUNBURY family crest by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd with its original round case.
The octagonal shaped seal impression displays a finely engraved image of a leopard's face pierced by two swords in saltire, which is the crest for the BUNBURY family.
I believe this piece proba... read more
55.00 GBP
Unique WW2 British POW Hand Carved Wooden “Arm of a Chair” linked to the Royal Artillery
Here on offer is an unusual and unique WW2 British POW hand carved wooden “arm of a chair” linked to the Royal Artillery.
I have never come across a POW made piece like this before. The wooden chair arm rest has been beautifully carved with various images, consisting of the crest of the Royal Artillery, the four suits of cards, spades, hearts etc, along with a horse’s head surrou... read more
125.00 GBP
WW1 Commemorative China Teapot Stand Depicting THE FLAGS OF THE ALLIES by W.H. GOSS
Here on offer is an unusual WW1 commemorative china teapot stand, depicting THE FLAGS OF THE ALLIES by W.H. GOSS.
The stand is made of white-coloured glazed china with a detailed colour transfer print on the top.
It depicts the four flags of the WW1 allies at the time and the words:
FLAGS OF THE ALLIES
GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, BELGIUM, RUSSIA.
10.00 GBP