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

Vintage Chrome Plated Kukri with Horn Grip Black Leather Scabbard and Two Karda Knives

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage chrome plated Kukri with a dark horn grip and black leather covered scabbard, along with two Karda knives.

I think this is a top quality “souvenir” piece with its chrome plated blade and fittings.

The Kukri itself has the traditional curved blade that is in excellent condition, with just a couple dark areas of pitting to...  read more

Code: 52228

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

Rare Model P. 435 'Sport' Knife with Nickel Silver Grip and Locking Clip Point Blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

Here on offer is a really impressive antique Model P. 435 'Sport' knife with nickel silver grip and locking clip point blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, of Sheffield England, circa 1880.

Highly collectible today, the J. Rodgers knives are among the most respected and sought after, particularly their early and innovative folding knives.

The Model P. 435 'Sport' knife...  read more

Code: 52222

Extra Photos of Rare Model P. 435 'Sport' Knife with Nickel Silver Grip and Locking Clip Point Blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

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Code: 52221

Rare WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit Knife with Leather Sheath Named to “PAT”

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit knife with its original leather sheath, by Joseph Rodgers and Sons.

It has only been recently that this type of knife has been authenticated as being used by the British Auxiliary Units during WW2.

Credit must go to Ron Flook, who through his outstanding research into military knives, has managed...  read more

Code: 52220

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

Here on offer two unique and early custom made 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 provenance, be...  read more

Code: 52219

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