BOAS Militaria

Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800

Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.

It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.

Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.

This t... read more

Code: 50964

175.00 GBP

Very Rare George V Coronation Commemorative Gilt Engraved Glass Decanter with Stopper 1911

Here on offer is a very rare George V Coronation commemorative gilt engraved glass decanter with stopper.

My understanding is only a small number of these decanters where ever made and they were given as commemorative gifts to senior dignities of the royal court, by the King.

The only example I can find of a commemorative glass decanter was slightly taller and thin... read more

Code: 51580

WW1 British Copy of the German Lusitania Propaganda Medal made to Commemorate the Sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915

Here on offer is a WW1 British copy of the German Lusitania propaganda medal made to commemorate the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915.

The Lusitania medal refers to a German commemorative medal by Karl Goetz, originally satirizing the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915, but mistakenly dated "5 Mai" (May 5th) instead of May 7th.

The British government capital... read more

Code: 52144

20.00 GBP

Unusual WWI French Aviation Patriotic Stork and Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener

Here on offer is a scarce WWI French aviation patriotic stork and bullet “Trench Art” letter opener.

The flat brass dagger shaped blade tapers to a central point and is in excellent condition with just a couple of dark spots.

The blade fits securely into the base of an inert French 8×50mmR Lebel cartridge, that also retains the bullet head.

On the f... read more

Code: 52146

35.00 GBP

Genuine Aboriginal Australian Woomera Spear Thrower

Here on offer is genuine Aboriginal Australian woomera spear thrower.

This large 33” long spear thrower is I believe, hand carved from a beautiful piece of mulga wood.

It is a 'male' spear thrower, meaning it has a wooden peg at one end that is held in place with kangaroo sinew. This is insert into a conical depression in the bottom of the hunting spears.
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Code: 50901

125.00 GBP

Unusual Vintage RAF Logo Picture made from Multi-Coloured Foil

Here on offer is a very unusual vintage RAF logo picture made from multi-coloured foil, circa 1950.

In all my years of collecting I have not seen a picture like this!

It depicts the RAF logo with Queen’s crown and RAF wings along with the RAF motto:

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

I am not exactly sure how it has been made, but looks like the glass... read more

Code: 50771

45.00 GBP

Rare Antique Folding Combination Cigar Holder with Knife and Piercer by J.Nowill & Sons c1890

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique folding combination cigar holder with a knife and long piercer by J.Nowill & Sons of Sheffield, England, circa 1890.

J.Nowill & Sons are famous Sheffield knife manufactures and they have been making them since 27th April 1700.

This is the only combination cigar tool that I have seen by this maker and it is in excellent ... read more

Code: 50505

75.00 GBP

Beautiful Antique Mother of Pearl and Hallmarked Silver Pedestal Dish by William Vale & Sons 1922

Here on offer is a truly stunning antique mother of pearl shell and hallmarked silver pedestal caviar dish by William Vale & Sons, dated to 1922.

The beautiful polished natural mother of pearl, also known as nacre shell dish, has been fitted to a circular sterling silver pedestal crafted by the silversmith’s William Vale & Sons.

The pedestal has a set of English si... read more

Code: 52145

75.00 GBP

Antique Throwing Knife and Leather Sheath by J. Nowill and Sons Sheffield England c1920

Here on offer is an unusual and early throwing knife and leather sheath by J. Nowill and Sons, Sheffield, England, circa 1920.

The throwing knife has a double-edged thick steel spear tip blade, making for a well-balanced and weighty throwing knife. There edges of the tip are still sharp and it now has some age greying to the finish, on both sides. The long tapering section of the... read more

Code: 52139

30.00 GBP

Fine 19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Sword with Ornate Silver Covered Wooden Sheath

Here on offer is a fine example of a Burmese Dha dagger sword with an ornate silver covered wooden sheath, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880.

It features a 9.25” plain single-edged steel blade, that tapers to a point. The very tip appears to be missing, but the blade is in excellent condition with just some light age staining.

The grip is made from a ... read more

Code: 52141

375.00 GBP