Unusual Vintage Custom-Made Dagger with a 6.75” Mint Stainless Steel Blade by F. DICK Solingen Germany

Here on offer is an unusual vintage custom-made dagger with a mint 6.75” stainless steel blade by F. DICK of Solingen, Germany.

This dagger appears to have been custom-made using a double edged, spear pointed blade that was made by F. DICK. The blade is very similar to those that F. DICK produced for German SA and NSKK daggers during WW2. This is obviously a post WW2 made blade, ...  read more

Code: 52304

Mint Small VENTURE Bowie Knife with 3” Blade and Stacked Leather Grip by H.M. Slater of Sheffield

Here on offer is a mint example of a small VENTURE hunting bowie knife with a stacked leather grip made by H.M. Slater of Sheffield.

This bowie/hunting knife is in mint condition and has a 3” highly polished steel blade.

On one side of the blades ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

VENTURE
H.M. SLATER
SHEFFIELD

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Code: 52303

Original U.S. Civil War Unidentified Confederate CSA Soldier in Uniform - “Ninth Plate” Tintype

Here on offer is an original U.S. Civil War Confederate soldier “ninth plate” framed tintype.

This framed "ninth plate" (2 x 2.5 inch) tintype portrait shows an unidentified young Confederate States of America, CSA soldier, in uniform with his cap.

The image has been hand-coloured, with pink face cheeks and dark highlights to the neck collar tabs and cap.
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Code: 51084

Vintage Multi-Tool Knife by HAPO with Lanyard a Souvenir of Tirol Austria c1960

Here on offer is a vintage multi-tool knife by HAPO, a Souvenir of Tirol Austria, circa 1960.

This multi-function knife has a single edged blade, a bottle opener/screwdriver, a corkscrew and a hooked can opener.

The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

GARENTIE
STAHL

This translates to guaranteed steel.

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Code: 52091

Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800

Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.

It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.

Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.

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Code: 50964

Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case and named to P.H.G. Richardson RN

Here on offer is an impressive set of Royal Navy Officers dress uniform attire, consisting of a bicorn, epaulettes and a dress sword belt complete with its original Japanned transit tin case, circa 1935.

The set is in exceptional condition with almost no signs of wear, as clearly seen in the photos.

It is named to P.H.G. Richardson RN, which has been hand painted o...  read more

Code: 51823

Extra Photos of Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case - 51823

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Code: 51822

Vintage Swedish Folding Knife by EKA of Eskilstuna made for Volvo BM c1980

Here on offer is a vintage Swedish folding knife by EKA of Eskilstuna, made for Volvo BM c1980.

The knife has a 2.75” spear point folding steel blade. What is interesting about this blade is if you look closely, it has a very fine serrated cutting edge.

On the ricasso it is stamped:

EKA SWEDEN

In 1882, Hadar Hallström founded Hadar Ha...  read more

Code: 52300

Vintage Aluminium Jelly Mould with Image of an Alsatian Dog’s Head

Here on offer is a vintage aluminium jelly mould with the profile image of an Alsatian dog’s head, raised on the top.

The mould if in excellent condition, with no damage, just some oxidisation to the finish that would polish off, to give a bright finish if so required.

It measures 2.75” (7cm) high with a 4.9” (cm) diameter base.

It weighs 58g.
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Code: 52299

Fine Pair of Chrome and Gilt Brass Fouled Anchor Candlesticks

Here on offer is a fine pair of chrome and gilt brass fouled anchor candlesticks.

These nautical candlesticks have been very well made in the classic form of an anchor entwined with rope.

The anchor appears to be chrome plated, or possibly silver plated? The rope on the anchor and around the top of the base is made from gilt brass and shows fine detailing.
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Code: 52298