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

WW2 Period Large Bronzed Copper Cigarette Box Linked to The Dorsetshire Regiment

Here on offer is unusual WW2 period, bronzed copper cigarette box that has the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment displayed on the top of the lid.

The lid has cut-out sections with a fitted glass panel below, that allow the red card to show through.

The hinged box has a removable/adjustable wooden section allowing the content size to be adjusted and it could even...  read more

Code: 50444

Antique Victorian Turned and Painted Wooden City of London Police Truncheon

Here on offer is an antique Victorian City of London turned and painted wooden police truncheon.

It has an impressive ring turned grip and the lower section has been painted black with a painted oval image of the flag of the City of London.

This is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the...  read more

Code: 50987

WW2 RAF Station Kanchrapara (India) Aluminium Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 RAF station Kanchrapara (India) aluminium ashtray.

The WW2 RAF station at Kanchrapara was established in September 1942 and was manned by both British and American air force personnel mainly being used as a reconnaissance location for the 8th Recon Group of the United States Army Airforce.

This aluminium ashtray was most probably a s...  read more

Code: 50968

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers

Here on offer a beautiful pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain nearly all their bright gilt finish.

They are in near mint condition, there is just the slightest loss of the bright gilt finish on the clips on the long strap, that means I won't list them as mint.

My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegs...  read more

Code: 50977

Letter Opener made from the Timber of – H.M.S. CORNWALL - Launched in 1815

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from

H.M.S. CORNWALL

made into a fine tapered letter opener that is in perfect condition, no splits or chips to the edges.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER OF
H.M.S. CORNWALL
LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815

Some history relating to t...  read more

Code: 50564

WW1 British War & Mercantile Marine Medals to JAMES PROVIS of Port Isaac Cornwall. Served on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY

Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a JAMES POVIS who served as a Merchant Navy Seaman on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY.

He was born in 1891 in Port Isaac, Cornwall and from my limited research seems to have survived WW1.

The medals consist of a Silver (with age patina)

WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL

and a bronze
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Code: 50090

Vintage Czech Army VZ 58 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard c1986

Here on offer is a vintage service issued Czech Army VZ 58 bayonet with leather scabbard, that fits the Czech VZ 58 assault rifle, circa 1986.

It comes with a blued steel blade and fittings that show signs wear/rubbing to the finish, through service use.

The grip is made up of two composite wood chip slabs, secured by recessed rivets, that attached it to a short m...  read more

Code: 50967

Vintage 9.5” Vinyl Kewpie Doll

Here on offer is a bit of fun, being a 9.5” soft vinyl vintage Kewpie doll.

The are no maker’s marks that I can see, but most likely made by Jesco and Cameo Co. USA, in the 1960’s.

This version has fixed legs and arms, but a movable head.

It retains the colouring to its face and eyes but does have a slight grubby finish to the front.

I...  read more

Code: 50962

M1908 Brazilian Mauser Bayonet with Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard

Here on offer is an excellent example of a M1908 Brazilian Mauser bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard.

I believe they were made for use with the 7 mm M1908 Mauser rifle that was produced for Brazil by DWM in Germany.

These bayonets were made from 1908–1914 by several German blade makers. Such as Simson & Co. of Suhl, and Alex Coppel.

There a...  read more

Code: 50961