Large Antique French Bronze Medal for Société Nationale d’Encouragement à l’Agriculture de la Dordogne with Original Silk Lined Case c1880

Here on offer is large antique French bronze medal for the Société Nationale d’Encouragement à l’Agriculture de la Dordogne with its original silk lined case, circa 1880.

These medals where awarded by the Dordogne Agricultural Promotion Society for contributions to farming, agricultural progress and rural development.

This example has probably not been issued as it...  read more

Code: 52261

H.M.S. GANGES Hallmarked Silver Sports Medal by N.A.A.F.I. – “Winners 2nd Division” – 1927

Here on offer is an inter wars period, H.M.S. GANGES hallmarked silver sports medal, made by N.A.&A.F.I. and awarded to the “Winners 2nd Division” in 1927.

The circular medal has been made from hallmarked English silver and the front depicts the scene of two runners in what looks to be a cross country race.

The reverse displays the finely detailed raised image of ...  read more

Code: 51192

Unusual British Royal Navy “Ropework Set” Consisting of a Deck Knife and Marlin Spike with a hard Buff Leather Sheath c1979

Here on offer is a scarce British Royal Navy “Ropework Set”, consisting of a deck knife and Marlin spike that fit into a hard buff leather sheath, circa 1979.

The deck or rope knife has a 1.5” wide and 5.25” single edged thin steel blade with rosewood grip scales that are held in place by five steel pins.

There is no maker that I can see on the blade as it has seen...  read more

Code: 52260

Custom Pistol Shaped Damascus Folding Knife by Mr Koobi with Belt Holster

Here on offer is an unusual handmade custom pistol shaped Damascus folding knife by Mr. Koobi, with a belt holster.

My understanding is that all the Damascus fittings and blade on this knife are made from over 200 layers of 1095 and 15N25 steel.

It has a hardness over 58 Hrc on the Rockwell scale.

The inner plates are made from polished brass and the...  read more

Code: 51119

Mint Bowie Knife with 6” Steel Blade Stag Antler Handle and Custom made Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what looks to be a handmade bowie knife with a mint 6” polished steel blade, stag antler handle and a custom made leather sheath.

I am sure this knife has never been used and it is in mint condition, like the day it was made!

The 6” long steel blade, has a polish finish and retains a 5.5” sharp curved cutting edge, with no knicks. You can still see...  read more

Code: 52246

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Chatelaine with Three Chains and Accesories

Here on offer is a late Georgian or early Victorian cut steel chatelaine.

It has three finely cut steel chains and a cut and pierced decorative hook-plate, with an assortment of original period accessories.

There is a metal thimble case in the form of a bucket that may originally have had a felt lining? Then there is also a period steel button hook. Finally, ther...  read more

Code: 52259

Impressive Large WW2 Letter Opener made from Shrapnel Recovered from the LONDON BLITZ 1940-41

Here on offer is an impressive and very large 14” long, WW2 letter opener made from shrapnel recovered during the 1940-41 London Blitz.

I believe that some of these were professionally made by firms like Asprey of London, but many were hand-fashioned by civilians or soldiers behind the lines using available workshop tools.

This is a real piece of WW2 historical "t...  read more

Code: 52258

Rare Dual Commemorative “Wilkinson Sword Ltd. Cramlington 1963-1999” and “WORLD PEACE FOR THE THIRD MILLENNIUM” Miniature Sword by Wilkinson Sword – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a rare dual commemorative “Wilkinson Sword Ltd. Cramlington 1963-1999” and “WORLD PEACE FOR THE THIRD MILLENNIUM” miniature sword by Wilkinson Sword, circa 2000.

I believe this sword was originally released as a commemorative piece to mark the transition into the third millennium, the year 2000, often associated with global themes of peace and reflection prevalen...  read more

Code: 52230

WW1 Trench Art Brass Letter Opener with a Beautiful Layered Section Handle

Here on offer is a WW1 period trench art brass letter opener with a stunning layered handle.

The scimitar shaped brass 4.1” blade it etched on one side with “THE GREAT WAR” and on the other, “1914 – 1918”.
There is a small oval shaped brass crossguard that connects to the brass ferrule.

What is special about this letter opener is the beautiful layered square...  read more

Code: 51147