BOAS Militaria

Near Mint Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with 6” INOX Blade and Silver Fittings by QUERO-QUERO

Here on offer is a near mint vintage South American Gaucho cowboy knife with a 6” INOX polished blade and silver fittings by QUERO-QUERO.

These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years, this type of costly knife was destined ... read more

Code: 52456

125.00 GBP

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Vintage 22” Mounted Police Wooden Truncheon

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage mounted police truncheon as used by the British Royal Mounted Police but this example does not show any maker or unit marks.

It has the usual turned grip and very long lower shaped section of stained wood, possible beech?

At the end of the grip is a turned slot that can be used to fit a leather strap or cord lanyard.read more

Code: 52454

55.00 GBP

WW2 British Army Two-Piece Clasp or Jack Knife by Sheffield Steel Products (S.S.P.) dated 1943

Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 British Army two-piece, clasp or jack knife by Sheffield Steel Products (S.S.P.) and dated 1943.

This two-piece type has a single 2.75” steel blade, a can opener, stamped on one side with a Broad Arrow, the date 1943 and the maker S.S.P., which relates to Sheffield Steel Products.

Then at the pivot end of the knife,... read more

Code: 52453

45.00 GBP

Antique Pruning Knife with Hawksbill Blade and Stag Antler Grip by SAYNOR c1890

Here on offer is an antique pruning knife with a large hawksbill blade and stag antler grip plates by SAYNOR, circa c1890.

SAYNOR are known for making top quality pruning knives, making them very collectable and in high demand.

The condition of this example is not mint and I would say it has been stored where the bolsters have become damp at some point during its l... read more

Code: 52452

195.00 GBP

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Scarce Trench Fighting Knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917 - Unit Marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment

Here on offer is an original trench fighting knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917, unit marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment.

This type of knife is also known as the Österreichisch-ungarisches Kampfmesser, Modell 1917.

It has a grip made from two slabs of smooth rounded hardwood, secured to the tang with three steel pins.

The back of the grip h... read more

Code: 51519

175.00 GBP

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Rare P&O Line – 9.5” Ironstone China Compote Dish by G. L. Ashworth & Bros c1862

Here on offer is genuine and rare P&O Line “Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company”, Victorian 9.5” ironstone china compote dish, by G. L. Ashworth & Bros of Hanley, circa 1862.

This dish would have been used on the early paddle-steamers and steam ships that P&O operated during the mid to late 1800’s.

This white glazed compote dish is in excellent conditi... read more

Code: 51521

175.00 GBP

Antique Silver Graduated Albert Pocket Watch Chain with a “Reading Town Cup” Fob by William Hair Haseler & Tiny Bone Elephant Charm

Here on offer is an unusual and interesting pocket watch accessory set.

It consists of an antique English hallmarked solid silver graduated Albert pocket watch chain with a silver “Reading Town Cup” fob and a tiny carved bone elephant charm.

The graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant.
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Code: 50822

125.00 GBP