Antique Double-Bladed Penknife with Smooth Horn Grip Scales made in Sheffield c1880

Here on offer is a fine antique double-bladed penknife with smooth horn grip scales made in Sheffield, circa 1880.

The penknife has two beautiful smooth horn grip scales that are in excellent condition. The grip actually tappers slightly from 0.5’ wide to 0.4” wide, from one end to the other.

Both slabs are held in place against steel liners and backbone by three b...  read more

Code: 51909

Antique Bone Handled Folding Button Hook c1890

Here on offer is an antique bone handled folding button hook, dating from around 1890.

The handle scales have been carved from bone or a similar more expensive material that is now a lovely cream colour. The scales are neatly pinned in place with three brass pins. There is a small loop hole at the top, so it may have originally had a suspension loop?
It now has some age ...  read more

Code: 51908

WW2 Theatre made Aluminium “Trench Art” Combat Knife marked Egypt 1942

Here on offer is an interesting WW2 theatre “trench art” combat knife made from aluminium recovered from downed aircraft during the conflict in North Africa, marked Egypt 1942.

I was told this was made by a RAF maintenance unit engineer while they were based at RAF Aboukir in Egypt during WW2.

In 1942, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated several airfields in Egypt, ...  read more

Code: 51900

WW2 British Army Three-Piece Clasp or Jack Knife by Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield dated 1942

Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 British Army three-piece, clasp or jack knife by Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield dated 1942.

This three-piece type has a single 2.4” blade, that is stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

SHEFFIELD
ENGLAN (the “D” id missing)

On the other side is has the Joseph Rodgers maker’s mark of the “* +”.read more

Code: 51906

Near Mint Vintage – OLD CUTLER U.S.A. - Double Bladed Pocket Knife by Barlow

Here on offer is a near mint vintage Barlow “OLD CUTLER U.S.A.”, double bladed pocket knife.

This small Barlow pocket knife has two stainless steel blades; the larger clip point blade is 2.25” long and is stamped on the ricasso with:

OLD CUTLER
U.S.A.

The other rounded blade is 1.5” long and is stamped on the ricasso with:

PATE...  read more

Code: 51905

Large Bowie Knife with 10” Plain Steel Blade and English Oak Grip Scales

Here on offer is a large bowie knife with 10” clip point plain blade and English oak grip scales.

I have come across this type of knife a few times, some have a plain blade like this one, some are etched with “Remember the Alamo”. I do have an unusual one listed on my website, etched with the details of England’s world cup win in 1966.

The blades never seem to hav...  read more

Code: 51904

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with Top Oak Leaf Metal Fittings

Here on offer is a set of deluxe WW2 German Army Officers dagger hangers with top oak leaf metal fittings.

Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they will still look good on any aged WW2 German Army dagger.

The fittings on this set are the earlier heavy metal alloy type.

The oval buckles a...  read more

Code: 51903

Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry, DCLI Cap Badge with Red Felt Backing

Here on offer is a fine example of an original Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry, DCLI cap badge with red felt backing.

This example has been finely die-cast in white metal and retains all of its original detailing on the front.

The reverse retains its brass slider fitting and has a section of red felt, as it would have been worn fitted to a cap.

The ...  read more

Code: 51902

Fine Original WW1 Period Brass National Motor Volunteers Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of an original and scarce WW1 die-cast brass National Motor Volunteers cap badge.

The badge depicts the image of 'Mercury' the winged messenger of the Gods mounted on a spoked motorcar wheel, inscribed with the words 'National Motor Volunteers’. This is mounted above a scroll with the words ‘Pro Patria’.

On the reverse it is stamped...  read more

Code: 51901

Original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ or TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold Plated Charm

Here on offer is an original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ or TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky Gold Plated charm.

These charms were given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold plated thin brass body, with moving arms, with detailed fingers and thumbs UP.

It is fitted...  read more

Code: 51898