Fine British WW2 P39 Home Guard Brown Leather Bayonet Frog by CS(W) Ltd dated 1940

Here on offer is an original near mint, British WW2 P39 Home Guard tan brown leather bayonet frog by CS(W) Ltd and dating to 1940.

These bayonet frogs were issued initially in 1939 for use with the P1907, P13 and P17 bayonets and primarily used by the British Home Guard.

This fine near mint bayonet frog is the best example I have ever owned. It shows no signs of u...  read more

Code: 52518

Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. Nowill & Sons dated 1989

Here on offer is a fine, near mint example of a vintage British Royal Navy deck knife with black leather sheath dated to 1989.

This knife is in near mint condition and looks like it has never been used.

The steel blade has a bright finish and you can still see the original cross graining on both sides. It just has a couple of small dark stains on the reverse near...  read more

Code: 52517

Unique 5.7” WW1 Period Trench Art Cigar/Cigarette Holder

Here on offer is a rare and unique WW1 period Trench Art cigar/cigarette holder, with the classic tapering shape.

It seems to have a steel central core that has been fitted with five tapering Bakelite sections, partitioned by copper and aluminium rings.

The tip has a polished brass covering applied, as does the long mouth piece that is engraved with a diamond patt...  read more

Code: 52516

Near Mint Original WW2 German K98 Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade by Eickhorn with Scabbard and Leather Frog

Here on offer is a near mint original WW2 German K98 dress bayonet with etched blade by Carl Eickhorn, with a black painted scabbard and dark leather frog.

This fine example has a 9.75” single-edged nickel plated blade, with a flat spine above a deep single fuller on both sides.
On one side it is beautifully etched with a central scroll surrounded by oak leaves and is set...  read more

Code: 52513

Extra Photos of German Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade - 52513

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Code: 52512

Mint Gentleman’s or Lobster knife by Jürgen Moede of Solingen c1950

Here on offer is an ornate gentleman’s knife by Jürgen Moede, Solingen, circa 1950.

J. Moede Solingen was a traditional German cutlery and pocket knife manufacturing business based in Solingen, Germany, founded and operated by artisan Jürgen Moede. It ceased operations and closed its doors in the late 1980s.

Craftsmanship: According to specialty dealers like Count...  read more

Code: 52515

Mint Antique Clear Pressed Glass 'Landseer' Lion Paperweight - John Derbyshire c1870

Here on offer is an antique Victorian pressed glass 'Landseer' style seated lion, (as seen at Trafalgar Square), paperweight probably by John Derbyshire, circa 1870.

This example of a clear glass lion, is in mint condition and there are no visible marks, chips, cracks or blemishes on the lion figure.

It measures 4.5” (11.4cm) long by 2.6” (6.6cm) high and weighs ...  read more

Code: 52514

WW2 Souvenir Bookends made from salvaged Portland Stone from the Houses of Parliament after the Blitz bombings during May 1941

Here on offer is a pair of WW2 Souvenir bookends made from salvaged Portland stone from the Houses of Parliament, after a number of German Luftwaffe “Blitz” bombings during May 1941.

These fine bookends were crafted from salvaged Portland stone by London Stonecraft Ltd and were sold to raise funds for the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John fund.

These book...  read more

Code: 52509

Vintage Traditional Decorated Sami Knife made from Reindeer Antler with a Leather and Antler Sheath

Here on offer is a vintage traditional decorated Sami knife made from reindeer antler with a leather and antler sheath.

The Sami are an indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, Finland and the Russian border region, traditionally reindeer herders and fishermen.

The mint single edged polished steel blade is 2.75” (7cm) long and has a really well fitting carved and...  read more

Code: 50105

Fine Victorian Mahogany and Brass Quill Pen Maker and Trimmer c1880

Here on offer is a fine Victorian Mahogany and brass quill pen maker and trimmer, circa 1880.

There is no maker on this example, but a lot were made by Joseph Rodgers in Sheffield, with a very similar stye.

The main body id made from Mahogany wood and at one end it has a folding steel knife blade/trimmer. Then at the other end is the brass and steel cutter hinged g...  read more

Code: 52457