Rare 19th Century Elephant Hide Warrior Shield from the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea

Here on offer is a rare 19th century Elephant hide warrior shield made by the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea.

This example is a museum quality piece!

The Hadendoa are a nomadic, pastoral people group, a major branch of the larger Beja people of eastern Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt, known for their fierce warriors, distinctive hairstyles (earning ...  read more

Code: 52129

Antique Portuguese M1904 Sword Bayonet and Scabbard made by Simson & Co of Suhl Germany

Here on offer is an antique Portuguese M1904 sword bayonet and scabbard made by Simson & Co of Suhl Germany.

This Portuguese sword bayonet was designed to be used with the 6.5 mm M1904 Mauser-Vergueiro rifle.

M1904 bayonets have a shorter hilt compared to the M1908 and later Mauser bayonets, making them only suitable for use with the M1904 Mauser rifles.
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Code: 52128

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Code: 52127

Mint Gentleman’s or Lobster knife by Aug. Muller Sohne Solingen made for the Mechanical Engineering Company, Th. Kieserling & Albrecht c1950

Here on offer is an ornate gentleman’s knife by Aug. Muller, Sohne, Solingen, Germany with its original pouch, circa 1950.

It appears this example was made to advertise the famous German mechanical engineering company, Th. Kieserling & Albrecht, possible a salesman’s gift to a new or valued customer.

Th. Kieserling & Albrecht was a mechanical engineering company t...  read more

Code: 52117

Rare Antique French Religious Brass Medal Charm - Saint Alphonse De Liguori our Lady Virgin Mary and Jesus

Here on offer is an attractive antique French religious brass medal charm, depicting on the front, Saint Alphonse De Liguori our Lady Virgin Mary and Jesus, circa 1890.

On the reverse it has the French phrase:

Image Miraculeuse Veneree A Rone Dans L Eclise De S Alphonse

This translates into English as:

Miraculous Image Venerated at Ro...  read more

Code: 52130

Antique Miniature Ladies Chatelaine Folding Glove Button Hook with Ornate Silver Handle Scales c1890

Here on offer is an attractive antique miniature ladies chatelaine folding glove button hook with ornate silver handle scales, circa 1890.

This glove button hook was used by ladies for fastening the buttons on their delicate gloves.

It could be attached to a watch chain, fob or even a chatelaine.

This fine example has what seem to be ornate silver s...  read more

Code: 52126

WW1 Patriotic Brass Pin or Coin Tray Depicting a British Bulldog Standing Astride a Union Jack Flag

Here on offer is a fine original example WW1 patriotic brass pin or coin tray, depicting a British bulldog standing astride a union jack flag.

I believe these were made as patriotic pieces during WW1 but it may have been made earlier for the Boer War?

There are no maker or date marks on it, to help date it.

It is in great condition and still retains ...  read more

Code: 52125

WW1 Patriotic Brass Pin or Coin Tray Depicting a Soldier with Rifle and a Flag

Here on offer is a fine original example WW1 patriotic brass pin or coin tray, depicting a soldier with rifle and a flag.

I believe these were made as patriotic pieces during WW1 but it may have been made earlier for the Boer War?

There are no maker or date marks on it, to help date it.

It is in great condition and still retains some of the fine deta...  read more

Code: 52124

Fine WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B. 1944 with Dark Brown Leather Scabbard Marker Marked P.I. 1942

Here on offer is a fine original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B. 1944 with a thick dark brown leather scabbard maker marked P.I. 1942.

The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. They are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted.

On...  read more

Code: 52123