Extra Photos of Antique Saudi Omani Khanjar Jambiya Silver Dagger with Horn Grip

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Code: 51135

Cast Bronze Victorian Cricket Award – Quill-Pen Desk Stand c1879

Here on offer is a cast bronze Victorian cricket award, quill-pen desk stand, circa 1879.

It consists on an oval shaped front section with two crossed cricket bats fixed in the centre and the oval edges are fitted with six pegs enabling it to support three quill-pens. At the top it has the image of a small crown.

On the lower edge of the oval is has a clearly stamp...  read more

Code: 51871

WW2 British Military Open Faced Stopwatch – PATT. 3169

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 British military issued open face stopwatch.

It has a white face dial with black and red numbers, displayed in 5’s up to 60 seconds.

Then these is a single sweep black hand and a small, upper-face secondary dial with provision for 30 minutes. This is activated by pressing the top stem winder once, then again to stop the hand, then ag...  read more

Code: 51870

Original German WW2 1939 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class by Hermann Aurich of Dresden with Ribbon

Here on offer is a near mint example of a WW2 1939 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class, by Hermann Aurich of Dresden, along with a red, white and black striped ribbon.

This Iron Cross has a magnetic core and as with some early Iron Crosses it is possible to rattle the iron inside of the frame. The centre retains all the original glossy black paint finish

The solid ...  read more

Code: 51868

Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class with Long Ribbon

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

This Cross has a magnetic core and a satin black finish to the centre that is in excellent condition. There is now genuine age tarnishing to the German silver frame, that will clean off if required, but I prefer to leave that option to the next owner.

The suspension ring is stamped wi...  read more

Code: 51867

French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Small Carved Bone Knife Possibly used as a Letter Opener c1810

Here on offer is an original French Napoleonic Prisoner of War small carved bone knife, that was probably made to be used as letter opener or just a miniature butter knife.

The French POWs to trade with locals for money or food, circa 1810.

This beautifully hand carved bone knife would have been most probably made from a section of cow bone that was easily availabl...  read more

Code: 50400

Vintage Pruning Knife with Oak Grips by Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England circa 1960

Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with oak grips by the English maker, Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, England circa 1960.

The grip is made up from two dark coloured oak slabs, which appear to stuck in place as there is no sign of any pins which is slightly unusual?

The slightly curved blade has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on one side of the ricasso, ...  read more

Code: 51246

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ...  read more

Code: 50365

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI...  read more

Code: 50399

Antique Georgian Eight Sided Bone Spinning Top or Teetotum - Possibly made by a Napoleonic POW c1810

Here on offer is an antique Georgian bone eight sided spinning top or teetotum, commonly used for gambling games, circa 1810.

It could possibly be a French Napoleonic Prisoner of War made piece?

This example has been beautifully carved from bone, possibly ox or cow bone.

It would have originally had the numbers 1 to 8 painted on the eight flat surfac...  read more

Code: 51588