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.
MINIATURE THIRD REICH SWORD BY EICKHORN.
Nickel silver basket hilt. Black celluloid grip. The blade is beautifully double etched with a floral pattern, the obverse side is stamped with the Eickhorn squirrel trade mark which was used from 1941.Matching nickel silver scabbard is in perfect condition. This miniature word was possibly produced for export to one of the Axis country\'s as the hilt is not the traditional Third Reich type although it is very similar to some Imperial German army designs. Near mint
BRITISH VICTORIAN NAVAL PETTY OFFICERS SWORD.
This model sword looks similar to a standard naval officers sword but the hilt does not feature the lions head hilt, it is plain similar to the Victorian army sword. Brass basket hilt features the fouled anchor and Victorian crown. The fish skin grip is in perfect condition. The blade shows some faint spotting mostly at the tip, it is double etched with foliage decoration, naval fouled anchor with Victorian crown and Royal coat of arms, the blade also features the official British proof mark. Black leather scabbard with matching brass naval type fittings. Complete with gold and blue bullion sword knot. The naval petty officers sword is far harder to find than the officers model. Exc++
EDWARDIAN SWORD STICK WITH LEATHER HANDLE AND DOUBLE ETCHED BLADE.
Superb quality brown leather covered handle. High quality brown wooden scabbard / stick with a tiger striped affect. Pulling the handle from the shaft reveals a long lethal double etched blade of an ornate design and it is also marked, MADE IN SPAIN TOLEDO. The blade was probably imported in to Britain and then fitted with the handle and stick. Very high quality.
SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DIRK.
Long impressive Scottish dagger measuring almost 19 inches or 28cm long. Wooden handle with traces of original black finish. Simple nickel silver pommel cap. Excellent condition and impressive plain steel blade. Black leather scabbard with decorative nickel silver mounts, the reverse side of the upper mount is maker marked, Dornoch FF Scotland and it is fitted with metal suspension loop. I believe the dirk dates to the 1920\'s or there abouts. Exc++
HIMMLER INK SIGNED LETTER, VERY EARLY EXAMPLE DATED 1927.
This is a very early two page letter dated 1927,this was two years before Himmler became Reichfuhrer SS, at the time when he wrote this letter he held the position of SS district leader and also NSDAP propaganda Chief. The letter is dated 4.1.1927 and his address is given as Munich so probably the NSDAP headquarters in the city. The letter was addressed to Philip Bouhler who at this time was the business manager of the NSDAP, later he would become chief of the Chancellery of the Fuhrer and an NSDAP, Reichleiter and SS Obergrupenfuhrer, in 1945 Bouler would take his own life probably because of his involvement with the Euthanasia program, the killing of the mentally ill. The letter informs Bouhler that he (Himmler) will be absent for a short period of time and during this period Bouhler must take care of arranging the various party meetings and rallies including one which the notorious Julius Streicher will be the speaker, Bouler will also need to deal with correspondence and organising displays of NSDAP posters. The letter has a good ink signature signed, H Himmler. what is also interesting is that Himmler has made at least 8 ink alterations / corrections to the letter, in latter years this would never have happened as an SS staff member would have re-typed the letter but at this time Himmler probably had to type the letter himself. Historically important letter especially for those interested in the early development of the NSDAP and the SS, I believe this is the earliest Himmler letter I have owned and it should in my opinion be of museum interest. Complete with full English translation. Exc++
SD TUNIC DIAMOND.
Black wool SS diamond with machine embroidered SD letters. As worn on the tunic sleeve of the the SS security service enlisted mans tunic. RZM SS paper label to the reverse side. Mint.
WW1 GERMAN ARMY PATRIOTIC BRACLET.
These German WW1 patriotic bracelets were produced to raise funds for the German war effort, they were sold for cash or exchanged for gold jewellery and the proceeds going to the war effort. Decorative bracelet which opens by a small catch and it is fitted with a safety chain. The centre of the bracelet feature enamel miniature Iron cross with inscription, WELTKRIEG 1914 / 15 with a border of acorns and oakleaves. Very high quality and very atractive. Near mint.
WW1 GERMAN ARMY PATRIOTIC BRACLET.
Gilt metal ornate bracelet which opens on a small catch and it is fitted with a small safety chain. The centre of the bracelet features a small black enamel iron cross with two decorative band of acorns and oakleaves, These metal bracelets were produced to help fund the war effort, they were sold for cash or exchanged for gold jewellery and the proceeds going to the war effort. Mint.
NSDAP 1934 COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUETTE FOR THE NURNBERG RALLY COMPETITIONS.
A very attractive red and gold porcelain plaque, the obverse side displays large eagle and swastika above Nurnberg city with award inscription to outer edge. The reverse side features the makers details. Complete with original red leatherette box with award details to the interior of the lid, the base of the box is velvet lined and inset for the award. Matching makers name to the award and the box. Award mint, box near mint.
PERSONALISED LUFTWAFFE 2ND MODEL DAGGER BY KLASS BELONGING TO OTTO BUGEL.
I purchased this dagger complete with straps and knot some months ago from the son of the British army veteran wo brought the dagger back to England in 1945. Excellent detail to the eagle crossguard and pommel, the top of the pommel is beautifully engraved with the original owners initials OB. The blade is by Klass Solingen and features there kissing cranes trade mark and this is a fairly difficult maker to find on Luftwaffe daggers, there is some spotting to the blade especially near the tip but over all this is still a nice blade. The scabbard still retains some original factory finish, the edge of the scabbard is beautifully jeweller engraved, OTTO BUGEL and then a town name which is, ITZEHOE . Complete with silver knot and a set of unusual Luftwaffe hangers which are interesting as the straps are produced brown cloth rather than Luftwaffe blue but with the normal double silver piping, I have no idea why but perhaps Luftwaffe troops in Afrika to match the sand brown uniform ? A very interesting personalised dagger set by a scarce maker with unusual straps and personalised with the original owners name and a town name it should be fairly simple to research the original owner of the dagger set and so discover his Luftwaffe service. Exc++