Beautiful English Silver Topped Cut Glass Oil Decanter by John Grinsell & Sons c1914

Here on offer is an exquisite antique English hallmarked silver topped cut glass oil decanter by John Grinsell & Sons dated 1914.

This beautiful shaped small cut glass oil decanter has been professionally wheel cut to form criss-crossed patterns on both sides of the circular shaped bottle.

The lipped spout is made from silver and has a clear set of English silver h...  read more

Code: 50587

Commemorative FS Style Knife and Leather Sheath by Franklin Mint 1991

Here on offer is a mint example of a commemorative FS Style knife and leather sheath by Franklin Mint 1991.

I believe this knife is from the WW2 Combat Knives Collection that Franklin Mint produced back in 1991.

These knives are now 30+ years old and now have become collectable in their own right.

I have no idea if this knife was sold separately from...  read more

Code: 50566

Large and Impressive Reference Book - JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS – The collection of G. H. NAUNTON

Here on offer is a large and impressive reference book:

JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of G. H. NAUNTON, esq., complied and illustrated by Henri L. Joly.

This fine copy is a 1973 large format reprint of the 1912 original copy of which only 300 wherever printed.

The large hardcopy book itself has blue...  read more

Code: 50583

Rare WW1 Trench Art German 7.7cm Brass Cartridge Case – Commemorating the Liberation of - Jerusalem - December - 9th 1917

Here on offer is a rare and unusual piece of WW1 trench art.

It is a captured German 7.7cm cartridge case that has been ornately engraved to commemorate the liberation of Jerusalem after 400 years of Turkish rule and occupation.

History about the liberation of Jerusalem.

On the morning of December 9, 1917, after Turkish troops move out of the regio...  read more

Code: 50581

1950’s "LONE STAR SCOUT" Repeating Toy Cap Gun with Original Holster - MADE IN ENGLAND

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage, 1950’s period "LONE STAR SCOUT" repeating toy cap gun with its original holster.

Sadly I am old enough to remember these when I was a young boy!

The main body of the gun is made from a metal alloy that has been chrome plated. Some of the plating has worn off through use.

The sides have an ornate raised d...  read more

Code: 50565

German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by E & F HORSTER

Here on offer is a fine example of a German Officers dress dagger with double etched blade by E & F HORSTER, complete with its silver Portepee.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 139 of his book “Exploring the...  read more

Code: 50560

Post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” Lockback Knife by ICEL

Here on offer is an unusual post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” lockback knife that was made by the famous Portuguese knife maker ICEL.

My understanding is that the Mercator K55K knife has been produced in Germany since around 1867.
They were mainly produced by HY Kauffmann, who where operational from 1856 to 1995.

The Mercator K55K knife is still made toda...  read more

Code: 50550

Early Silver Plated WW2 German Army Dagger with Tangerine Orange Grip by F.W. HOLLER

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an early silver plated WW2 German Army Dagger with a tangerine orange coloured grip by F.W. HOLLER.

The dagger is in excellent condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard.
There is just some minimal spidering and loss of plating on the scabbard.

The 12 oak leaf pa...  read more

Code: 50556

Montgomery Clan Hallmarked Scottish Silver Lapel Brooch – Edinburgh 1951

Here on offer is a Montgomery Clan hallmarked Scottish silver lapel brooch, dated to Edinburgh 1951.

This small solid silver brooch is in excellent condition and still has some fine detail to the Montgomery clan image of the lady on the front. She is supporting an anchor with one hand and holding the severed head of a Saracen the other.

She is bordered by a ribbon/...  read more

Code: 50537

WW2 Period Large Dagger Shaped Trench Art Letter Opener with Wavy Copper Blade

Here on offer is a beautifully made WW2 period “trench art” letter opener.

The heavy and solid metal letter opener has been made to the size of a real dagger.

The pommel and sloping crossguard are made from solid polished brass. The grip is made from aluminium with copper and brass segments that have been machined and polished to a beautiful smooth ...  read more

Code: 50526