Impressive WW1 Sweetheart Gilt Brass Framed Glass Pendant with a Photo of a Royal Fusiliers Officer

Here on offer is an impressive WW1 sweetheart gilt brass framed glass pendant with a coloured photo of a Royal Fusiliers Officer in uniform.

The oval shaped gilt brass frame has ornate scrolling around the edges and is set with bevelled glass on both sides.

On one side it shows the coloured image of a WW1 Royal Fusiliers officer in his uniform. You can just make ou...  read more

Code: 52092

Mint Small German made Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath – Souvenir of Unterwasser Switzerland c1960

Here on offer is a mint vintage small German souvenir hunting knife with leather sheath, a souvenir of Unterwasser, Switzerland, circa 1960.

It has a single edged stainless-steel blade, stamped GERMANY near the grip. The blade is near mint with just some very light scratches to the finish.

It even still has the original oiled paper that was used to protect the blad...  read more

Code: 51316

Vintage Multi-Tool Knife by HAPO with Lanyard a Souvenir of Tirol Austria c1960

Here on offer is a vintage multi-tool knife by HAPO, a Souvenir of Tirol Austria, circa 1960.

This multi-function knife has a single edged blade, a bottle opener/screwdriver, a corkscrew and a hooked can opener.

The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

GARENTIE
STAHL

This translates to guaranteed steel.

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Code: 52091

Scarce Unmodified Siamese Type 45 Mauser Bayonet with its original Blued Steel Scabbard

Here on offer is a scarce original untouched version of a Siamese Type 45 Mauser bayonet with its original blued steel scabbard.

The Siamese Type 45 bayonet was produced in Japan under license from Mauser in Germany. 40,000 Type 45 rifles and bayonets were produced in 1903 at the Imperial Japanese Arsenal at Tokyo (Kowisikawa).

Siam wanted Mauser to produce them, ...  read more

Code: 52067

Pre WW2 Gilt Metal Swastika Token “FOR TWO YEARS OF GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK” c1930

Here on offer is a gilt metal Swastika token or jeton, with the inscription “FOR TWO YEARS OF GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK”, circa 1930.

A Swastika jeton, which is a token bearing a swastika symbol, was used as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the Western world before and during the early 20th century. These tokens were popular decorative items for various crafts, advertising, an...  read more

Code: 52090

Rare Victorian Plated Brass Vesta Case made by Thomas Turner & Company for Charles Baker & Company's Stores c1885

Here on offer is a rare Victorian nickel plated brass vesta case made by Thomas Turner & Company for Charles Baker & Company's Stores, circa 1885.

Charles Baker & Company stores were a chain of high-end menswear and boys' clothing retailers in London that operated primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were established in 1864 and specialized in ready-to-wear a...  read more

Code: 52089

WW1 The Kings Royal Rifles Silver Rimmed, Gilt Brass, Enamel and Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a really beautiful example of a WW1 The Kings Royal Rifles silver rimmed, gilt brass, enamel and mother of pearl sweetheart brooch, with a King’s Crown.

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the enamel to the metal regimental crest, that is pinned to a stunning mother of pearl disc, that is held in a circular silver frame.

The regime...  read more

Code: 52088

Small Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with Silver Fittings by ‘ELMO’ Gazzola & Travi, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Here on offer is a fine example of an ornate vintage South American Elmo INOX, a known maker of vintage Brazilian knives, particularly the traditional Gaucho or Facon style. Elmo was a trademark of Gazzola & Travi, a company based in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/...  read more

Code: 52087

Scarce Antique Folding Ink Palette Knife by John Petty & Sons, Sheffield – Advertising A.B. Fleming & Co. Ltd

Here on offer is a scarce antique folding ink palette knife, made by John Petty & Sons, at their Perth Works, at Garden Street, Sheffield England, circa 1895.

It appears to have been made as an advertising or salesman’s “gift” knife, for A.B. Fleming & Co. Ltd, who claimed to have the largest printing ink factory in the world, during the Victorian period.

The roun...  read more

Code: 52085

Antique Wooden Trench Raiding Club with Internal Lead Weighted Tip

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW1 trench raiding club made from a branch of wood, possibly blackthorn. The tip has an internal lead weight fitted similar to the type fitted to officially issued British clubs, at the time.

A hole has been drilled through it near the end of the grip, which would have originally had a thin rope or leather strap/loop fitted.

A...  read more

Code: 52086