Extra Photos of Impressive Ornate 19th Century Indo-Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz Dagger - 51785

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Code: 51784

Fine Quality Antique Double-Bladed Penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS Sheffield c1880

Here on offer is a top quality antique double-bladed penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS of Sheffield, circa 1880.

The penknife has two beautiful smooth bone or similar natural material of the period, grip slabs.

One slab has a small blank oval silver plaque inset, which would normally be engraved with the owner’s initials.

Both slabs are held in place...  read more

Code: 51855

WW2 British Army Jack Knife WITHOUT Marlinspike by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield dated 1943

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army Jack Knife by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield, dated to 1943.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, WITHOUT the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

I-XL WOSTENHOLM
SHEFFIELD

The steel blade now has a ro...  read more

Code: 51854

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by George Butler & Co. used as a WW2 Fighting Knife

Here on offer is an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the English knife maker, George Butler & Co.

Interestingly, the lady I acquired the knife from many years ago, stated it had been used by her father, who was a British soldier serving in Burma during WW2.

I just admired the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English maker, s...  read more

Code: 51860

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Claymore Sword – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Claymore Sword by Wilkinson Sword that was made in Scotland.

This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘Claidheamh - mor’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown.

Claidheamh – mor in Gaelic means ‘great sword’ and this miniature is a typical copy of a Scottish c...  read more

Code: 51858

Personalised WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Stag Horn Grip & Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 3rd Pattern FS fighting knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and a personalised pommel cap.

It was originally thought that these knives where made prior to WW2, but evidence has surfaced from period photos of soldiers wearing them in combat. An example of a Belgium soldier wearing one in 1944, is shown on page 197 of Ron Flook’s exc...  read more

Code: 50488

Near Mint Original WW1 German Soldier's Patriotic Silver and Enamel Ring with Iron Cross

Here on offer is a near mint example of an original WW1 German soldier's patriotic silver and enamel ring with enamel iron cross.

This is the best example of this style of shield shaped German WW1 ring that I have seen.

The inset-coloured enamel flag stripes and black Iron Cross are in excellent undamaged condition, with just some minor surface scratches that you ...  read more

Code: 51419

Beautiful 19th Century Indo Persian Pesh-Kabz (Chura) Dagger with Red Leather Covered Wooden Sheath

Here on offer is a fine example of a 19th Century Indo Persian Pesh-Kabz (Chura) dagger with red leather covered wooden sheath.

I believe this is a shorter version of the normally longer Pesh-Kabz, that is also known as the Chura, that is used by the Mahsud clan of the Pashtun Khyber tribe, from Afghanistan.

These daggers were used as an armour piercing punch dagg...  read more

Code: 51847

Extra Photos of 19th Century Indo Persian Pesh-Kabz (Chura) Dagger with Red Leather Covered Wooden Sheath - 51847

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Code: 51846

Ornate Vintage Spanish “Eagle” Diplomatic Dress Parade Sword made in Toledo with Ornate Black Leather Scabbard

Here on offer is a very ornate vintage Spanish Diplomat's dress sword, made in Toledo (Spain) with a black leather scabbard with detailed gilt fittings.

From some online research, it appears it was most likely made during the rule of the Spanish General Francisco Franco. He ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975 as a dictator, assuming the title Caudillo.

It features a fine...  read more

Code: 50980