Extra Photos of WW1 Royal Marines Officer’s Malacca Walking Stick - 52479

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Code: 52478

WW2 British Military Machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd dated 1945 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944

Here on offer is an unusual late war version of an original WW2 British military machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd that is dated 1945.

It comes with a thick brown leather scabbard that is dated 1944 and also stamped with 83.

The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with a couple of cracks in the slabs near the top. What is unusual about this exampl...  read more

Code: 51408

Rare Anglo-Boer War - POW made Wooden Shoe Pin Cushion – Bermuda c1902

Here on offer is a wonderful example of an Anglo-Boer POW (prisoner of war), carved wooden “shoe pin cushion”, that I believe was made in one of the POW camps in Bermuda in around 1902.

I acquired this shoe along with a POW made wooden chest, item 51082, many years ago and was told both where POW made pieces from Bermuda. This piece is not marked or dated, but a lot of the smalle...  read more

Code: 52472

Vintage Scottish Kilt Pin on its Original Display Card – MIZPAH SERIES c1950

Here on offer is a vintage Scottish kilt pin on its original display card, marked MIZPAH SERIES, circa 1950.

This is a classic example of a traditional metal Scottish kilt pin, but surprisingly it is still fitted to its original display card.

The plated pin is in excellent condition and is clearly unused.

The card is now slightly creased and marked ...  read more

Code: 52470

Vintage Stainless Steel Rigging Knife with 2.75” Blade, Shackle Key and Screwdriver, named to NIGEL c1960

Here on offer is a vintage British stainless steel sailor’s rigging knife with 2.75” blade, shackle key and screwdriver, circa 1960.

There is no maker that I can see on the knife, just on the front grip plate, it is marked with:

STAINLESS THROUGHOUT

It has a 2.75” blade and flat screwdriver head at the pivot end.

There is also a shack...  read more

Code: 52469

Fine Victorian “Dummy” 10.5” Scottish Dirk with Silver Fittings and Coloured Stones

Here on offer is a fine example of an antique Victorian period “Dummy” Scottish dirk.

This is truly a quality made piece, albeit I can’t see a maker mark or hallmark on it.

A Victorian “Dummy” Scottish dirk is a non-functional, decorative kilt accessory or prop, designed to look like a traditional Highland dagger without having a sharp or removable metal blade. read more

Code: 52467

Extra Photos of Antique Victorian “Dummy” Scottish Dirk - 52467

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Code: 52466

Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893.

The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge.

The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern.

The ...  read more

Code: 50844

Antique Silver Plated American Postman's Hat Table Snuffbox - William Barthman of New York circa 1890

Here on offer is an antique silver plated American Postman's hat style table snuffbox.

The miniature metal hat has been very well made and shows fine detailing of cloth texturing around the rim and sides along with a twisted rope copper cord across the front, that has buttons and knots on either side.

The circular top fits snuggly and lifts off to reveal a gilt in...  read more

Code: 50652

Fine Antique Arts and Crafts Copper Fronted Fireplace Bellows

Here on offer are some antique arts and crafts style copper fronted working fireplace bellows.

This impressive set of fireplace bellows have a beautifully hand hammered copper face with an arts and crafts style Repoussé (raised pattern) to the finish along with leather fittings and brass studs.

The bellows have the normal wooden frame and thick leather bellows tha...  read more

Code: 51475