WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr.

The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket.

In the bottom right hand corner is written:

K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42

Th...  read more

Code: 50889

Beautiful Cased Boker Collector's Knife with “Rose Bud” Pattern Damascus Blade by Manfred Sachse

Here on offer is a beautiful cased Boker collector's knife with “Rose Bud” pattern Damascus blade by Manfred Sachse, circa 1998.

It comes cased in a what I believe is a dark burr walnut hinged case.

Inside the case is a small certificate of authenticity from Boker along with the original clear plastic bag it came with.

The blade has been forged by t...  read more

Code: 51407

Extra Photos of Boker Damascus Knife - 51407

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Code: 51406

Original Royal Navy Boatswains Bosun Whistle and 60” Brass Chain - Named to P. MOORE

Here on offer is an original Royal Navy boatswains bosun whistle and 60” long brass chain, named to a P. MOORE.

On one side it has been hand engraved with the sailor’s name: P. MOORE.

On the other side it is stamped with:

MADE IN
ENGLAND

I can’t accurately date this example, but from others I have seen I would guess it was from ...  read more

Code: 51817

Beautiful Little Antique Folding Quill Knife with 0.8" Blade and MOP Grip

Here on offer is a beautifully made small antique folding quill knife, with a sharp single edged 0.8" steel blade.

A quill knife or quill cutter is used to shape bird feathers into pens for writing.

It has a brass bolster and liners with mother of pearl grip plates that are held in place with three brass pins.

There are no maker marks on the knife, ...  read more

Code: 51814

WW1 Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case Engraved - Lt Sergt Paine R.E. - In Memory of Rosherville Hospital - January 1919

Here on offer is WW1 period hallmarked silver cigarette case with a gilt interior.

The front is engraved with the words:

Lt Sergt Paine R.E.
in memory of
Rosherville
January 1919.

As yet I haven’t managed to find the service records for Lt Sergeant Paine of the Royal Engineers, who was clearly injured during WW1 and was treated ...  read more

Code: 51811

Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with 7” Blade and Silver Fittings by A E & Co Marca Registrada circa 1930

Here on offer is a fine example of an ornate vintage South American Verijero type Gaucho Knife, with a handle and sheath made of 800 grade silver, circa 1930.

These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years, this type of costly...  read more

Code: 51810

Extra Photos of South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife - Item 51810

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Code: 51809

Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class EK2

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class EK2.

This great example retains the black finish to the centre and shows genuine age tarnishing to the silver frame, that will clean off if required, but I prefer to leave that option to the next owner.

I can see a triangular stamp on suspension ring, but I can’t make out a maker mark...  read more

Code: 51808

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel 1914 Iron Cross.

This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.

A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface.

A minute detailed brass and black e...  read more

Code: 50906