WW2 Private Purchased Fixed Blade 4" Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what I believe to be a WW2 period private purchased small fixed blade knife with original leather sheath.

This came from an ex-museum stock that was donated by ex-British service men after WW2.

Being small, it was an easy knife to conceal on a service belt under a uniform, similar to the small knives used by SOE personal during WW2.

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Code: 50966

Scarce “The Cornish Tin Mining Lament” Medallion – Limited Edition No. 007 of 500

Here on offer is a rare example of a limited edition number 007 of 500 Art Medals, “The Cornish Tin Mining Lament”. It was issued by the Cornish Tin Company, Callington, Cornwall to mark the end of over 3,000 years of continuous tin mining in Cornwall in 1998.

This large and heavy medallion fits into the category of an “Art Medal”, being made of solid Cornish Tin, weighing approx...  read more

Code: 51069

Extra Photos of "The Cornish Tin Mining Lament"

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Code: 51068

Vintage Hallmarked Silver MacKenzie Seaforth Highlanders Kilt Pin Brooch 1936 by F. Narbourgh - Birmingham

Here on offer is a fine example of a Vintage Hallmarked Silver MacKenzie Seaforth Highlanders Clan kilt pin or brooch, by F. Narbourgh, Birmingham, dating to 1936.

The front of the pin shows the raised stags head fitted to a belt and buckle with the motto:

GUIDICH ANRICH

Translates to "Help to the King"

On the reverse is the original ...  read more

Code: 50436

French WWI Military Issue Treen Etui Necessaire Needle Holder/Sewing Kit

Here on offer is an antique French WWI military issue treen etui necessaire needle holder/sewing kit.

This wonderfully tactile etui is carved on a lathe from boxwood and was issued to French soldiers during WWI. The sewing kit was designed to be as comprehensive as possible, catering for repairs while deployed in the conflict.

This necessaire separates into three p...  read more

Code: 51066

Ornately Engraved Sterling Silver “1899 Dollar” Money Clip by Native American Designer Morgan Smith

Here on offer is an ornately engraved American sterling silver “1899 dollar” money clip by the famed native American designer, Morgan Smith, Nevada.

The folded sliver flap that attaches to the coins frame has been beautifully hand engraved with an antique style swirling pattern. Inside the flap you can just see the makers details:

Smith’s
Incline, Nev (with ...  read more

Code: 51064

Original Iron and Wood “One-Flue” Harpoon from the early 19th Century

Here on offer is an original and rare iron and wood, one-flue harpoon from the early 19th century.

This example has an iron front section with a socket that is fixed to a hickory or other hardwood shaft and held in place by a round headed stud.

The wooden shaft shows signs of old woodworm holes, which have now been treated to ensure there is no existing woodworm ac...  read more

Code: 51059

Original ELEY LONDON Percussion Cap Tin with Contents (35 Caps) c1880

Here on offer is an original tin of ribbed copper percussion caps made by ELEY, London, circa 1880.

The circular lacquered metal tin has the name ELEY LONDON pressed into the top lid. It still retains a very small part of the original label around the edge of the lid.
You can just make out the wording:

Bros. Ltd LONDON PERCUSSION CAPS

It st...  read more

Code: 51062

Antique Souvenir Booklet of 10 Postcard Prints of Paintings of the Battles of Waterloo in June 1815

Here on offer is a Belgium produced, antique souvenir booklet of 10 postcard prints of paintings of the battles of Waterloo in June 1815.

This souvenir booklet is still complete with its original 10 fine black and white prints of famous paintings of the battles at Waterloo, June 1815.

Each postcard has perforations along one edge so they can be easily removed to be...  read more

Code: 51063

H.M.S. SULTAN - Presentation Walking Stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham

Here on offer is an impressive presentation walking stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham, who it appears was the First Lieutenant at H.M.S. SULTAN between 1980 – 83.

HMS Sultan is a shore base of the Royal Navy in Gosport, Hampshire, England.

It is the primary engineering training establishment for the Royal Navy and home to the Network Rail Advance...  read more

Code: 51061