WW2 Issued 1942 British Army Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield owned by Lt. J. L. Falck of the South Wales Borders

Here on offer is a unique example of a genuine WW2 British Army issued Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son, Sheffield, dated to 1942.

I was told when I bought it that it was owned by Lieutenant J. L. Falck, service number 346132 who served with of the South West Borders during WW2.

The family member I bought it from also thought he took part in the D Day landings at Go...  read more

Code: 51756

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.

This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present.

It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the top edge of the lid as shown in my photos.

On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has bee...  read more

Code: 51295

Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office Quill Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield c1860

Here on offer is a Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office quill knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield, circa 1860.

The quill knife has an oblong section tapered mahogany handle that is securely fitted with a small single edged steel pointed blade.

On one side of the handle, it is impressed with the makers details:

J. CLARKE
& SON
SHEF...  read more

Code: 51755

Scarce “Ancient Order of Foresters” Full Size Wooden Ceremonial Axe by Toye & Co. Ltd London

Here on offer is an unusual and hard to find example of what appears to be an “Ancient Order of Foresters” wooden fraternal ceremonial axe, made by Toye & Co. Ltd, of London.

The Ancient Order of Foresters was formed in 1834, but its origins lie in a much older society called the Royal Foresters formed in the 18th century. Meeting in Leeds, this seems at first to have been a pure...  read more

Code: 51677

Souvenir Inert Bullet Keyring from the Cu Chi Tunnels near Saigon in Vietnam

Here on offer is a souvenir inert bullet keyring from the Cu Chi Tunnels near Saigon in Vietnam.

The Cu Chi Tunnels stretched over 250 miles from the western outskirts of Saigon to the Cambodia border. The tunnels had bunkrooms, hospital rooms, kitchens and even a few classrooms, along with escape hatches and trap doors everywhere.

When tourists visit the historica...  read more

Code: 51752

Rare Austrian Table Striker or Lighter in the form of Dick Turpin on a Horse c1930

Here on offer is a rare Austrian table striker or lighter in the form of Dick Turpin astride a horse, circa 1930.

This impressive and heavy figure has been cast in a white metal most likely spelter.

It has very fine detailing and has been beautifully hand painted in a rich palette of autumn colours.

This particular model has delicate and vulnerab...  read more

Code: 51747

Customised 1999 Zippo Lighter with an Outer Casing of Matchsticks set with US 1980 Nickel Coin

Here on offer is a customised 1999 Zippo lighter that has been fitted with an outer casing made from matchsticks.

On the front it has been inset with a US 1980 Jefferson Nickel (5 Cent) coin.

By adding the matchstick outer casing, the lighter is easier and warmer to hold. The addition of the matchsticks has been very well done and they are all held securely in pla...  read more

Code: 51753

Unique Custom Collectors Boxed Set of Two Knives and an Axe by American Knife Maker R.B. c1980

Here on offer is a unique custom made collectors boxed set, of two knives and an axe, that were made by an American knife maker with the initials R.B. circa 1980.

I bought this new custom made set, at a knife show in the USA on one of my visits, back in the early 1980’s.

Sadly, can’t remember or find any documents that can identify who the knife maker is?
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Code: 51750

Extra Photos of Custom Set of Two Knives and an Axe - 51750

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Code: 51749

WW1 Large Barrel Match Holder made from the Teak of H.M.S. SESAME

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. SESAME made into a ribbed barrel shaped large match holder.

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

FROM THE TEAK
OF
H.M.S. SESAME

Some history about H.M.S. SESAME.

HMS Sesame was an S-class destroyer, which served with the Royal Navy in...  read more

Code: 51751