WW2 US Army Air Force Folding Survival Machete with Blade Cover by CAMILLUS USA
Here on offer is an excellent and unmodified original WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by CAMILLUS of the USA.
My understanding is that in 1942, the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted this type of Folding Machete for use in the B-2 and B-4 Bail out kits.
It was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency k... read more
175.00 GBP
Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather
Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather.
They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle.
This is the o... read more
75.00 GBP
Complete Vintage Cased Multi-Tool Set by J.A. Henckels of Solingen Germany c1950
Here on offer is a complete vintage cased multi-tool set by J.A. Henckels of Solingen Germany, circa 1950.
J.A. Henckels are a world famous knife maker, known for producing top quality steel products and they still produce cutlery today.
This is a scarce example of one of their quality multi-tool sets, with 21 separate items, consisting of:
Flat Plie... read more
Stunning Cased Victorian Hallmarked Silver and Mother of Pearl Letter Opener - Medieval Halberd Axe - by Henry Wigfull of Sheffield 1900
Here on offer is a stunning Victorian hallmarked silver and mother of pearl letter opener in the form of a medieval Halberd Axe by Henry Wigfull (Lee & Wigfull) of Sheffield, dated to 1900. It comes with its original fitted silk lined case.
This impressive and possibly unique piece has been made in the image of a medieval Halberd Axe, with a solid one piece silver top section and... read more
185.00 GBP
WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour
Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour.
The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom.
The shield transfer on the other side contains the famous Sir David Beattys Historic ... read more
10.00 GBP
Antique Victorian Turned and Painted Wooden City of London Police Truncheon
Here on offer is an antique Victorian City of London turned and painted wooden police truncheon.
It has an impressive ring turned grip and the lower section has been painted black with a painted oval image of the flag of the City of London.
This is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the... read more
75.00 GBP
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack
Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves.
It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood.
The only damage I can see are four o... read more
250.00 GBP
Large French Bronze Medal - 2nd Prize - in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966
Here on offer is a fine example of a large French bronze medal that was awarded to Anne Duparcq for a 2nd prize in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966.
The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien COUDRAY (1864-1932).
A pupil of Dumont and Thomas, Allouard and Ponscarme.
Awarded t... read more
50.00 GBP