WW2 British Brass Petrol Lighter by The Parr Mfg Co. c1940

Here on offer is a WW2 period British brass petrol lighter by ''The Parr Mfg Co.'' circa 1940.

A lot of these cylindrical style lighters are being offered as WW1 trench lighters?

There is a lack of true information about this company and the lighters date of production, but my opinion is the way it has been made with very thin brass, is aligned to a far later prod...  read more

Code: 51824

WW2 Period English Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge - Long Pin Ladies Version - 1938

Here on offer is a WW2 period English hallmarked silver ARP badge, which is the rarer “long pin” ladies version and dates to 1938.

The front depicts the Crown and ARP initials and the reverse retains its original long pin and “C” clasp that where made in far fewer numbers than the common lapel pin versions.

On the back there is also a full and clear set of English...  read more

Code: 51819

WW1 German POW Carved Cow Shinbone Depicting a Tulip and words – ‘habe das erfunden Bajon’ – Bayonne France

Here on offer is a fine and unusual example of a skilfully carved cow shinbone, made by a WW1 German prisoner of war (POW).

What in my opinion is interesting about this example is the carved raised lettering on the back, which is in German and reads as:

habe das erfunden Bajon

That translates into English as:

invented the bayonet
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Code: 51818

British Regimental Marked “The Grenadier Guards” WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with Scabbard 1918

Here on offer is an excellent genuine British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with scabbard, that is regimental marked for “The Grenadier Guards”.

The bayonet has bright finish to all the steel hilt fittings. There is just some very light surface pitting and dulling of the metal in small areas.

The release button in the pommel still works perfectly and it s...  read more

Code: 51100

WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr.

The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket.

In the bottom right hand corner is written:

K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42

Th...  read more

Code: 50889

Beautiful Cased Boker Collector's Knife with “Rose Bud” Pattern Damascus Blade by Manfred Sachse

Here on offer is a beautiful cased Boker collector's knife with “Rose Bud” pattern Damascus blade by Manfred Sachse, circa 1998.

It comes cased in a what I believe is a dark burr walnut hinged case.

Inside the case is a small certificate of authenticity from Boker along with the original clear plastic bag it came with.

The blade has been forged by t...  read more

Code: 51407

Extra Photos of Boker Damascus Knife - 51407

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Code: 51406

Original Royal Navy Boatswains Bosun Whistle and 60” Brass Chain - Named to P. MOORE

Here on offer is an original Royal Navy boatswains bosun whistle and 60” long brass chain, named to a P. MOORE.

On one side it has been hand engraved with the sailor’s name: P. MOORE.

On the other side it is stamped with:

MADE IN
ENGLAND

I can’t accurately date this example, but from others I have seen I would guess it was from ...  read more

Code: 51817

Beautiful Little Antique Folding Quill Knife with 0.8" Blade and MOP Grip

Here on offer is a beautifully made small antique folding quill knife, with a sharp single edged 0.8" steel blade.

A quill knife or quill cutter is used to shape bird feathers into pens for writing.

It has a brass bolster and liners with mother of pearl grip plates that are held in place with three brass pins.

There are no maker marks on the knife, ...  read more

Code: 51814

WW1 Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case Engraved - Lt Sergt Paine R.E. - In Memory of Rosherville Hospital - January 1919

Here on offer is WW1 period hallmarked silver cigarette case with a gilt interior.

The front is engraved with the words:

Lt Sergt Paine R.E.
in memory of
Rosherville
January 1919.

As yet I haven’t managed to find the service records for Lt Sergeant Paine of the Royal Engineers, who was clearly injured during WW1 and was treated ...  read more

Code: 51811