Scarce Framed Set of 8 Coloured Postcards of Landmarks of Antwerp and the Image of Albert I of Belgium
Here on offer is a framed set of 8 coloured postcards of landmarks of Antwerp that when placed together depict the image of Albert I of Belgium.
Albert I was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934. He is popularly referred to as the Knight King or Soldier King in Belgium in reference to his role during World War I.
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25.00 GBP
Impressive Butcher’s Knife with 10.5” Carbon Steel “Double Shear” Blade by John Wilson (I. Wilson) of Sheffield
Here on offer is an impressive butcher’s knife with a 10.5” hand forged, carbon steel “Double Shear” blade and rosewood grip, by I. Wilson of Sheffield.
The Double Shear Steel refers to high-quality, hand-forged carbon steel blades produced by the renowned English cutlery firm of John Wilson, also known as “I. Wilson”, during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Large 20” Curved Cattle Horn Powder Flask with Carrying Strap and Horn Stopper
Here on offer is a large 20” curved cattle horn powder flask with carrying strap and horn stopper.
The horn has been fitted with a shaped wooden bung at the wide open end, that is held in place with five metal pins.
The tip has a shaped horn bung that has a small strap attached to ensure it doesn’t get lost when removed.
It is fitted with a strong ma... read more
25.00 GBP
Antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with 17.5” Single Edged Steel Blade and 5” False Edge
Here on offer is an unusual version of an antique Japanese bamboo cane sword stick.
It has an impressive thin triangular section sectioned 17.5” steel sword blade with a single cutting edge, that is very sharp. Unusually it has a 5” long false edge to the top section, near the tip, similar to what was seen on early sabre swords. I have never seen a false edge on a sword stick bef... read more
Large Antique Leather Dog Collar with Pointed Brass Studs and Blank Name Plaque
Here on offer is a good example of a large antique leather dog collar with pointed brass studs.
This thick leather dog collar has a brass buckle and lead ring and is fitted with 41 pointed brass studs and a vacant gilt name plaque.
A lot of the studs have had their tips compressed over years of usage, but are all still firmly in place. They also now have a dark age... read more
45.00 GBP
Vintage 31” Long Twisted Willow Riding Whip with Nickel Silver End Cap and Short Leather Tongue c1950
Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage 31” long twisted willow riding whip with a nickel silver end cap and short leather tongue.
My understanding is that these whips have a long tradition of being made in Germany and this mint unused example was probably made in the 1950’s.
They are made by using a 4 or 5ft willow pole of 1” diameter, that is then tapered an... read more
Vintage Scout Knife by William Rodgers “I CUT MY WAY” with Stacked Leather Grip and New Handmade Leather Sheath
Here on offer is a vintage scout knife by William Rodgers “I CUT MY WAY” with stacked leather grip and new handmade leather sheath.
Someone has spent a lot of time restoring this vintage scout knife, which now has a highly polished “mirror finish” blade with some light pitting still showing to the finish.
The grip has a brass single finger guard and brass and colo... read more
Vintage Hunting Bowie Knife by FAGAN with Stacked Leather Grip and New Handmade Leather Sheath
Here on offer is a hunting bowie knife by FAGAN with a stacked leather grip and new handmade leather sheath.
This bowie/hunting knife is actually in excellent condition and has a 5.25” polished steel blade.
The grip has a brass single finger guard and beautiful brass and coloured red and black ringed spacers at both ends of the stacked leather section.
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