Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900

The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period.

I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art.

The pipe rack is in great...  read more

Code: 51556

Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930

Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath.

My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940.

They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and wher...  read more

Code: 50656

MOKI Lock Back Knife with a Beautiful White Pearl & Abalone Shell Inlayed Handle with Black Canvas & Leather Pouch. Circa 1999

Here on offer is a beautiful MOKI, lock back knife with a white pearl and abalone shell inlayed handle.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its black canvas and leather pouch. I purchased it back on 1999 when I stared to collect the MOKI “Knife of the Year Series”.

Even though it is not a limited edition knife, I had to buy it...  read more

Code: 50517

German Army Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co

Here on offer is a German Army Dress Dagger with double-etched blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 136 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is t...  read more

Code: 50373

Victorian Boer War Period Lord Roberts Brass & Cast Iron Doorstop or Fire Place Ornament

Here on offer is a lovely original Victorian Boer War period, brass and cast iron doorstop.

Cast in solid brass is the image of Lord Roberts in military uniform astride his horse. The horse legs are then attached by two square headed nuts, to a stepped cast iron base that was originally painted gloss black. Some of the original paint remains and it could be easily repainted if re...  read more

Code: 50106

Unusually Long Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (4) c1870

Here on offer is an unusual longer version of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam ...  read more

Code: 51782

Fine Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (3) c1870

Here on offer is a great example of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam (see my it...  read more

Code: 51781

Fine Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (1) c1870

Here on offer is a great example of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam (see my it...  read more

Code: 51779

Superb Antique Three Fan Bladed Medical Bloodletting Fleam with Beautiful Horn Covered Grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1870

Here on offer is a superb antique three fan bladed bloodletting fleam with beautiful horn covered grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, circa 1870.

This medical instrument is the best example I have come across in all my years of collecting and is just an outstanding example.

It consists of three independent steel blade arms that swivel open and each one is fitted with a ...  read more

Code: 51771

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic MALTA Brooch c1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian micro mosaic MALTA brooch, circa 1880.

This antique Italian micro mosaic brooch has lots of very tiny coloured glass tiles or 'tesserae' that are secured in a gold-tone frame to make up an ornate pattern, including three tiny flowers.

The centre of this antique brooch it has white on black letters that spells out the word MALTA...  read more

Code: 51777