Stunning Large Victorian Royal Navy Silver Plated Basting Spoon by Elkington & Co. Ltd 1854

Here on offer is a top grade Victorian Royal Navy silver plated fiddle pattern basting spoon, by Elkington & Co. Ltd and dating to 1854.

I have had this spoon for many years and was told it had come from the Royal Navy Officer’s mess hall at Portsmouth.

A fiddle pattern spoon is a distinctive style of cutlery with a handle shaped like a violin or fiddle, featuring ...  read more

Code: 52229

INERT WW2 No.36M Mk I British Mills Grenade by JP&S Ltd with a base plug by RBD dated 1941

Here on offer is great example of a now INERT WW2 No.36M Mk I British Mills Grenade by JP&S Ltd being John Pilling & Sons Ltd, Colne, Lancashire, England, with a base plug by RBD being R.B. Davies & Co based in Victoria and Sydney, Australia and dated 1941.

The No.36M Mk I “Mesopotamian” variant was specially designed and waterproofed with shellac for use in the hot climate of Me...  read more

Code: 52223

Two Unique Early Custom Made Miniature Neck Knives by Daniel M. Certo of Marshall, NC. USA. 2001

Here on offer two unique and early custom made miniature neck knives by the well-respected bladesmith Daniel M. Certo of Marshall, NC. USA. 2001.

I acquired these two neck knives along with a custom knife (item 52217) directly from Dan Certo, of DMC Originals of Marshall, NC, USA, back in 2002, and they have been in my collection ever since.

It comes with some prov...  read more

Code: 52219

Extra Photos of Two Unique Miniature Neck Knives by Daniel M. Certo 2001 - 52219

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Code: 52218

Genuine WW1 British Bronze Death Plaque (Death Penny) for WILLIAM HETHERINGTON

Here on offer is a WW1 1914-1918 British bronze death plaque, which is also known as the Death Penny.

This is a fine example of a GENUINE bronze memorial plaque issued to the next of kin of those who died during WW1, or those who died later from causes attributable to service.

This particular example was awarded to:

WILLIAM HETHERINGTON

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Code: 52215

WW2 48th Canadian Highlanders Cap Badge with Tartan Backing Mounted on a Wooden Plaque – “B” Company 1941 with Extra Tartan Patch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 48th Canadian Highlanders cap badge with an original tartan backing, that has been mounted on a handmade shield shaped wooden plaque, possibly made from oak?

The plaque has some writing in gold on it that reads as:

1941

B Coy. (B Company)

This is clearly a commemorative piece that relates to a soldier ...  read more

Code: 52214

Good REPRODUCTION Scottish Highland Officer’s Basket Sword 1828 Pattern with Plated Scabbard c1980

Here on offer is actually a good quality example of a REPRODUCTION Scottish Highland Officer’s Basket Sword 1828 pattern with plated scabbard.

This reproduction 1828 pattern Highlander Officers sword was most likely made in India, but many years ago now, given the fading to the red basket liner. I have been told probably back in the 1980’s?

As reproductions go thi...  read more

Code: 51632

Extra Photos of Scottish Sword

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Code: 51631

Mint Stainless Steel Pruning Knife with Oak Grips

Here on offer is a mint condition pruning knife with oak grips

The grip is made up from two light coloured oak slabs, which held in place by five metal pins. There is also hole at the end for a lanyard or cord.

The curved stainless blade has the maker’s mark, a “K” in a crossed circle, etched on one side of the blade. I’m afraid I have no idea who this maker is?read more

Code: 52212

Scarce German Badge Relating to the Wasserkuppe Mountain in Rhön the "Birthplace of Gliding" c1930

Here on offer is a scare German commemorative souvenir or award badge relating to the Wasserkuppe Mountain in the Rhön region of Germany, that is known as the "Birthplace of Gliding", circa 1930.

The badge is made from plastic and the upper part depicts the famous Aviator Memorial (Fliegerdenkmal) located on the Wasserkuppe. It features a bronze eagle perched atop a basalt rock p...  read more

Code: 52210