Joseph Bentley Pruning Knife with Oak Grips

Here on offer is a mint condition pruning knife with oak grips by Joseph Bentley.

The grip is made up from two light coloured oak slabs, which held in place by five metal pins. There is also a swivel ring fitted at the end for a lanyard.

The curved stainless blade has the maker’s name etched on one side of the blade.

It is in excellent working order ...  read more

Code: 52165

WW1 British Rowntree & Co. Ltd “Gift to the Troops” Chocolate Tin Depicting George V with Sliding Base Cover 1915

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 British Rowntree & Co. Ltd “Gift to the Troops” chocolate tin with a sliding base cover. circa 1915.

This scarce WW1 commemorative tin was produced by Rowntree & Co Ltd of York, known for their chocolate and cocoa products.

The lid features a lithographed portrait of King George V in full military dress, framed by an oval garland, an...  read more

Code: 52164

Unusual Antique TRUFLITE Throwing Knife by William Rodgers and Distributed by Marshalls of Glasgow with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual version of a TRUFLITE throwing knife, the like of which I have not seen before?

The knife has been made using a full tang construction. It has a double-edged thick spear tip blade and seems to have been made using a high quality polished steel.

The thin flat grip scales are very unusual and seem to be made from bright chrome plated stee...  read more

Code: 52161

Vintage Throwing Knife by Andujar of Spain with a Camouflage Sheath

Here on offer is a throwing knife by Andujar of Spain, complete with its original camouflage sheath.

This throwing knife has been made using a full tang construction. It has a double-edged thick spear tip blade and is made of a high quality stainless steel.

On one side it is lightly etched with:

Andujar-Inox

The grip is pierced with ...  read more

Code: 52160

Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver Royal Artillery Sweetheart Brooch by Frederick Narborough - 1914

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch by Frederick Narborough 1914.

This unusual example of a sweetheart brooch depicts a crossed rifle and sword, with a Royal Artillery cannon crest/badge in the centre.

The crest depicts an artillery cannon with 'Ubique' (Everywhere) scroll above and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Whereve...  read more

Code: 52163

Pre WW1 Hallmarked Silver MIZPAH and Suffolk Regiment Double Heart Sweetheart Brooch by C&S - 1907

Here on offer is a scarce pre WW1 hallmarked silver MIZPAH and Suffolk Regiment, double heart sweetheart brooch by C&S – 1907

This sweetheart brooch depicts two hollow silver conjoined hearts, one bearing the Suffolk Regiments crest badge, with a crowned castle.

The other heart shows the MIZPAH benediction, that reads as:

THE LORD WATCH BETWEEN THEE ...  read more

Code: 52159

Vintage Plummet Major Throwing Knife by J. Nowill and Sons Sheffield with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage Plummet Major throwing knife by J. Nowill and Sons of Sheffield, complete with its original leather sheath.

This throwing knife has been made using a full tang construction. The double-edged thick spear tip blade and is made of a high quality mirror polished stainless steel.

On one side it is lightly etched with:
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Code: 52158

WW2 Trench Art RAF Spitfire Desk Ashtray

Here on offer is a WW2 tench art RAF aluminium Spitfire model and brass ashtray, mounted on a wooden plinth.

This impressive piece has a finely detailed cast aluminium model of a Spitfire, fitted to a curved stand made from a section of perspex, that was probably from the canopy of a damaged WW2 period RAF aircraft.

The perspex stand fits securely to a rectangula...  read more

Code: 52149

Antique Drenching Horn Farm Implement Engraved with WC

Here on offer is an antique 19th century drenching horn farm implement, made from the horn of a large cow.

This was used when livestock were given liquids including medicine in the days before syringes and plastic bottles.

The "medicine" would be poured into the horn while a farmhand held the animal's head. Then the wide end of the horn would be inserted into ...  read more

Code: 52152

Scarce German Leopard 2 Tank 120mm Shell Casing Base

Here on offer is a scarce German Leopard 2 tank, 120mm shell casing base.

My understanding is that authentic German Leopard 2 tank 120mm shell casing bases are difficult to find?

The German Leopard 2 tank uses combustible cartridge cases, produced by Rheinmetall, for its 120mm ammunition, meaning the main body of the case burns up during firing. The only part that...  read more

Code: 52153