Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
THIRD REICH POSTSCHUTZ LEADERS DAGGER WITH CHAIN HANGER.
A very rare dagger for the German postal protection service and this example is in extremely nice condition. The Postschutze was established in 1933 to protect the German postal organisation by attack by saboteurs, in 1942 it came under the control of the SS and many of its senior leaders were also SS officers. During the war some Postschutze members served in the Waffen SS to protect the SS postal system from attack. The silver plated hilt fittings are in fine condition, the unique crossguard design features two black swastikas and these are also in mint condition, the under side of the crossguard is issue stamped, DRP 117 and which an extremely low number to find and it is one of the lowest I have seen. The black grip is also in perfect condition which is rare to see as the grip is often damaged on this model dagger, the grip is complete with the silver metal Postschutze insignia, a silver eagle and swastika with six lightning bolts. The blade is by Paul Wayersberg and it is in almost mint condition, this really is a superb blade. The superb scabbard retains at least 90% original black and it is complete with three silver fittings which are in almost mint condition. Complete with chain hanger, the original spring clip is in working order and the reverse side is marked DRGM in a box design which is the correct markings for a postal dagger, these clips are very fragile and they are often seen with replacement un-marked clips. EXC++ or better.
THIRD REICH NSDAP FLAG TOP FINIAL.
This is the early style eagle finial as used by the NSDAP, SA, NSBO and other organisations. Silver plated early style pointed wing eagle clutching a wreath with large black swastika. Long screw fitting to base. Height 22cm. Near mint.
NSKK MOTORCYCLIST HELMET WITH ORIGINAL GOGGLES.
A very nice black leather NSKK motorcyclist helmet with large metal eagle and swastika to the front of the helmet which is held in place by three long metal pins. The helmet is fitted with two air vents to both sides with black leather chin strap and leather neck protector. The interior of the helmet features brown leather liner and there is a large white and black NSKK RZM label to the underside. Complete with a set of motorcyclist goggles which still retains the original manufactures label. A really nice complete set. Exc++
ANTIQUE ENGLISH TAP ACTION FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
A very nice double barrel tap action flintlock pistol, circa 1820\'s. Steel frame with decorative engraving and with makers name, Cox & Weatherhead, Derby.The steel frame and detachable barrels have matching numbers.The cock, tap action and concealed trigger are in good working order. Proof marks to underside of frame. The wooden grip is in excellent condition. Size just under 6 inches long. A very nice pistol in fine condition. Condition: Exc++
VICTORIAN WALKINGING STICK UNDER HAMMER PERCUSSION GUN.
This Victorian walking stick gun has a 28 inch sighted barrel and it is 32 bore. Brass plaque marked Days Patent at the breech. The Barrel retains much original bamboo effect lacquer which is unusual as it is normally worn away. Folding trigger to underside of barrel with percussion cap holder. Wooden walking stick handle. Circa 1840. A rare item to find. Exc++
IMPERIAL GERMAN SWORD STICK.
This was probably carried by a forestry or hunting official. The handle is actually a deer hoof with a gold collar below with steel locking mount. The shaft is produced from a cane or similar. Pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a long lethal steel blade which is stamped Solingen, the blade shows age but it is still in good condition. This sword stick would look great displayed with a hunting / forestry collection. Exc++
SS CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER 1936 MODEL.
This is an example of the initial production of 1936 and it is produced in solid nickel silver, later examples were produced with plated fittings. All hilt fittings are solid nickel silver. The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is fitted with SS runes and silver eagle. The all important blade is exceptional as it is basically in mint condition and it would be difficult to find a better blade, the obverse side features the SS motto and the reverse side is plain without a makers name which is correct for the SS Officers 1936 model dagger. The black painted scabbard shows some age wear but the paint is still in excellent condition and still retains about 85%, most of the wear is to the reverse side which is what you would expect. The scabbard is fitted with three matching nickel fittings, the central mount is decorated with six linked swastikas, the lower nickel scabbard mount has a slight dent to the ball. The chain is type 2 and it is a very early example, these early chains show considerably more detail especially in the skull design, the links also retain some original black factory finish, the reverse side of one of the links is stamped with the SS Kulturezichen runes mark. EXC++
NSFK COMPETITION ENAMEL BADGE.
Large red, white, and blue enamel badge displaying large silver metal NSFK winged man and inscription, WASSERKUPPE-RHON NSFK 3.INTERNAT LUFTRENNEN 1940. The reverse side features safety pin style of hook and it is also marked. Ges Gesch. The enamel is in perfect condition. Impressive badge. Near mint.
SILVER AND ENAMEL SWASTIKA RING.
Ornate silver band with large black enamel swastika to the front of the ring. 8oo silver mark to the inside band of the ring. Very high quality. The ring has not been cleaned and so has an attractive age patina but it is in near mint condition.
IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE HELMET.
Black leather helmet fitted with war time grey metal fittings. Prussian helmet plate, spike with backing plate, black leather chin strap and a pair of cockades which are probably later replacements. The interior of the helmet features brown leather liner, Regimental stamps to the underside of the reverse peak. The helmet appears to have been re-furbished and then re-issued to the army. Exc++