Unusual Large Bowie Knife with 10.5” Blade etched with details of England’s World Cup win in 1966 with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual large bowie knife with 10.5” clip point blade, etched with details of England’s world cup win in 1966, along with its original leather sheath.

I have come across this type of knife a few times, some have a plain blade, some are etched with “Remember the Alamo”, but I have never seen one with the details of England’s world cup win in 1966?

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Code: 51897

Unusual Antique Victorian White Bisque Porcelain Boots Match Holder with Striker Plate c1874

Here on offer is an unusual antique English match holder with a stricker plate, that has been made out of fine white bisque porcelain, to look like a pair of military or Victorian riding boots.

One boot is standing upright and is designed to hold matches while the other boot is laying half folded on its side with a ridged base to the soul of the boot that acts as a stricker plat...  read more

Code: 51886

Antique Victorian Truncheon or Billy Club with a Bulbous Shaped Lead Weighted Head c1870

Here on offer is an unusual antique Victorian truncheon or billy club with a bulbous shaped, lead weighted head, circa 1870

This truncheon looks to have been made from walnut that has had a dark varnish applied to it, which now shows small areas of loss. It now has a beautiful aged patina to the finish and just feels “comfortable’ to hold with the weighted head.

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Code: 51894

Antique Victorian Court Dress Cocked Moleskin Bicorn Hat c1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian Court dress cocked bicorn (or bicorne) hat, circa 1880.

It is made from moleskin with black silk and cut steel decoration, by John Morgan & Co. of 5 Albemarle Street, London.

The inside has a padded black silk lining and the maker’s details printed in gold lettering along with the Royal Warrant:

J. MORGAN & CO.<...  read more

Code: 51873

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Code: 51872

Rare Antique Retraceable 1.5” Miniature Tape Measure Advertising A. MCINTOSH & SONS LTD of Cambridge c1890

Here on offer is a near mint example of an antique retraceable 1.5” miniature tape measure that is advertising, A. MCINTOSH & SONS LTD, ironmongers of Cambridge, circa 1890.

The firm was founded in 1884 by Alexander Macintosh, an ironmonger and the son of a local coppersmith. His father, William, ran a business out of 23-24 Market Street, Cambridge and when he died, Alexander too...  read more

Code: 51892

Fine Original German WW2 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class by ‘65’ Klein & Quenzer with Green Award Case

Here on offer is a fine example of an original German WW2 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class by Klein & Quenzer with its green award case.

My understanding is that in order to receive the Iron Cross 1st Class, Heer and Waffen SS men would have to perform three to four further acts of courage from the one that earned them the 2nd Class. The Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine had the following crit...  read more

Code: 51890

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Code: 51889

British LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon) 66mm Heat L1A2B1 Rocket Launcher dated 1976

Here on offer is a British LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon) 66mm Heat L1A2B1 Rocket Launcher dated to 1976.

This deactivated example was apparently used for training purposes and shows signs of being well used, showing signs of paint loss and some damage to the front site and rubber safety switch cover. It is now also missing its muzzle cover, end cap, and carry strap.

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Code: 51888

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Code: 51887