Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by George Butler & Co. used as a WW2 Fighting Knife

Here on offer is an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the English knife maker, George Butler & Co.

Interestingly, the lady I acquired the knife from many years ago, stated it had been used by her father, who was a British soldier serving in Burma during WW2.

I just admired the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English maker, s...  read more

Code: 51860

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Claymore Sword – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Claymore Sword by Wilkinson Sword that was made in Scotland.

This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘Claidheamh - mor’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown.

Claidheamh – mor in Gaelic means ‘great sword’ and this miniature is a typical copy of a Scottish c...  read more

Code: 51858

Personalised WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Stag Horn Grip & Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 3rd Pattern FS fighting knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and a personalised pommel cap.

It was originally thought that these knives where made prior to WW2, but evidence has surfaced from period photos of soldiers wearing them in combat. An example of a Belgium soldier wearing one in 1944, is shown on page 197 of Ron Flook’s exc...  read more

Code: 50488

Antique Swedish Pontus Holmberg of Eskilstuna - Curly Birch Barrel Knife

Here on offer is an antique Swedish Pontus Holmberg of Eskilstuna, curly birch barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade, circa 1920.

I believe Holmberg made these from 1900 to around 1950 and I think this is an earlier produced example.

Pontus Holmberg (1852 – 1893) started his factory in 1876 (Aktiebolaget Pontus Holmberg).
When Pontus died in 1893,...  read more

Code: 51852

Scarce 15” Miniature Partizan Polearm as Carried by Tower of London Beefeaters with Silver Spike and Butt by Wilkinson Sword – Mint in Box c1978

Here on offer is a stunning ‘mint in box’ miniature Partizan polearm as carried by the Tower of London Beefeaters, with a hallmarked silver spike and butt and a rosewood shaft, by Wilkinson Sword.

Established in 1772, Wilkinson Sword ceased the manufacture swords or miniatures in 2005.

The beautifully formed polished silver head of the pole is in the form of a spik...  read more

Code: 51851

Original WW2 British Army Swiss made Pocket Watch Marked G.S.T.P. 109822

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 British Army, military issed, Swiss made pocket watch that appears to be in good working order.

I have had it running for a few days now (winding it daily) but as with all mechanical pocket watches I can’t guarantee it will be working after a journey through the postal system. I will however securely wrap and protect it for transit.

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Code: 51733

Vintage British Officers Leather Covered Swagger Stick with Concealed Blade

Here on offer is a fine vintage or possibly earlier, British officers leather covered swagger stick with a concealed blade.

It is devoid of any maker’s marks and to be honest I am not sure where it was made?

The leather covering is very fine and looks to be English but the blade looks to be handmade, (possibly Indian) being slightly crude to the finish of the stee...  read more

Code: 51850

Unique Antique Surgeons Amputation or Liston Knife by S. Maw Son and Thompson of London c1880 - Converted to a Fighting Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an antique amputation knife by S. Maw Son and Thompson of London, circa 1880.
What makes this example unique, is the fact it has been converted into a lethal military fighting knife with the blade now being protected by a hard leather sheath.

This fine and rare antique knife started life as a surgeon’s amputation knife, also known as a Liston knife.
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Code: 51849

Extra Photos of Unique Amputation Knife - 51849

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Code: 51848