Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. Nowill & Sons dated 1980

Here on offer is a Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath dated 1980

This knife has seen service and shows some dark pitting to the blade surfaces.

The blade is now faintly etched with the maker’s mark and name:

D * X
J. NOWILL & SONS
SHEFFIELD ENGLAND

It also has the broad arrow (crow’s foot) mark, yea...  read more

Code: 51023

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - National League - Division 20 - 1964

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the national league, division 20 dated 1964.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the three national countries of Great Britain, England, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weig...  read more

Code: 51013

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - Metric League - Division 15 - 1957

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the metric league, division 15 dated 1957.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the four national countries, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weighs 20g.
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Code: 51010

Vintage German Hunting Knife and Fork Set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello - circa 1940

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage German hunting knife and fork set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello, circa 1940.

The knife and fork fit snuggly into the hard brown leather sheath in such a way that the fork can’t be removed without removing the knife first, so basically it is held in place when not is use.

This version does not and never has had a belt loop...  read more

Code: 50768

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack

Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves.

It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood.

The only damage I can see are four o...  read more

Code: 50615

Original and Rare WW2 German Army Radio Station Wooden Cased 8 Day Movement Clock by Junghans

Here on offer is a fine example of a fully serviced WW2 period German Army (Wehrmacht) Radio Station Wooden Cased Clock by Jungians.

I believe most these clocks where used in field operations or radio stations (Radiostationsuhren) as the timing of military messages was critical.

The circular clock itself is securely mounted in a natural oak wooden ca...  read more

Code: 50233

MINT Vintage Stag Handled Hunting Boot Knife with Ornate Metal Fittings by Herbertz

Here on offer is a MINT condition ornately decorated, stag handled hunting boot knife by Herbertz, Solingen, that still retains its original makers label/tag.

I think this was made back in the 1970’s and it has been proudly displayed in my collection for years.

All the metal fitting on this knife and scabbard have a dark finish and those on the scabbard seem to be ...  read more

Code: 50046

Austrian M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard made by Styer in Austria in 1881

Here on offer is an Austrian M1874 Gras sword bayonet and scabbard that was commercial made by Steyer in Austria in 1881.

This type of bayonet was the last of the French "sword-type" bayonets and was manufactured from 1874 to about 1885.

I believe it was made to fit the French Model 1874 "Gras" Infantry Rifle.

The bayonet has a solid brass pommel wit...  read more

Code: 50997

British 19th Century 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet by Alex Coppel Solingen

Here on offer is a what I believe to be an antique British 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet that was made by Alex Coppel, Solingen Germany.

This example is from a group of bayonets I have acquired, that were stored in a chest for years from a now closed museums donated stock.

I understand that it was originally made to be used for the Model 1853, .577 calibr...  read more

Code: 50995

WW2 Period English Stag Handled Boot Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what I was told is a WW2 period English stag handled boot knife with a custom-made leather sheath.

This came from a collection of items from a museum that closed its doors and its collection was made up of military “items” that had been donated, mainly from WW2.

I don’t have any provenance to go with this story but the knife is similar to others th...  read more

Code: 50983