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.
GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD BY ZIMMERMANN, MINT CONDITION.
This is a superb example of a German cross in gold in almost mint condition. All gilt remaining to wreath, the black enamel swastika is in mint condition and the silver disk retains almost all frosted finish. The reverse side of the cross features four tiny rivets and it is fitted with pin and hook, the reverse side of the pin is stamped 20 which is the makers code for C.F.Zimmermann. Difficult to improve on this one, if you want the best this is probably it. Close on mint condition.
LUFTWAFFE PILOTS BADGE BY JMME.
This interesting example was original a part of the collection of the well know author Adrian Forman and attached to the badge is one of his collection metal tags. A good early quality badge that has been worn with excellent detail to the eagle and wreath. The reverse side features pin, the hook has an old period repair, the badge is also maker marked Jmme. Nice looking badge that has actually been worn and has a lot of history. Exc++
ADOLF HITLER OFFICIAL PICTURE BOOK, AH DAS ANTLITZ DES FUHRERS.
High quality white cloth cover with gold embosed title. This book was published by Heinrich Hoffmann in about 1940 and contains 40 pages of superb and very large portrait photographs of Adolf Hitler from 1919 until 1940. Difficult to find book of presentation quality. Exc++
BRITISH VICTORIAN CUSTOMS RUMMAGE / SWORD STICK.
A very nice antique briar wood sword stick with brass mounts. Square section blade coming to a sharp point at the end and it is lightly stamped with maker details, MOLE IRM (Birmingham).These sticks were used by the British customs service for checking for illegal contraband which was perhaps concealed in bales or similar objects and they were also perfect for self defence. Mole seems to be the main maker for Victorian customs sticks. Exc++
BRITISH VICTORIAN STICK CONTAINING AN ACTUAL SWORD.
A most unusual sword stick that contains an actual sword. Black wooden handle and long black wooden shaft which is covered in fine quality black leather. Removing the handle from the shaft of the stick reveals a disassembled sword and scabbard inside, this can be removed from the shaft of the stick and then re-assembled as a complete sword. Copper wire bound grip with brass pommel and crossguard. The blade is double etched with British masonic designs, red leather scabbard with matching brass mounts. This is a very unusual sword stick and it is only the second example of this type that I have ever offed for sale. Exc++
WW2 JAPANESE OFFICERS KATANA SWORD.
Simple iron pommel and suba. The grip has a leather covering in the jungle style, it is probably cloth bound underneath but it is imposable to see as the leather covering is very tight, but quite visible are the impression of the grip manuka under the leather. The blade is still very bright with a few age marks and some scratch marks to the cutting edge of the blade but they are light and they could be removed. Brown painted steel scabbard is in excellent condition. Complete with cord type knot attached to the pommel. I have not taken the sword apart to see if it is signed, i wll leave that to the next owner. Exc++
FRENCH 1837 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD.
All brass hilt fittings. The decorative basket hilt features the Naval fouled anchor and the tip features a lions head. The black horn grip is in fine condition. The blain blade shows some slight age spotting, mostly towards the tip. Black leather scabbard fitted with three highly decorated brass mounts, the centre and upper mounts displays the fouled anchor. The black leather scabbard is fitted with two scabbard rings and also a frog stud so it can also be worn vertically. A fine looking Victorian sword. Exc++
PERSONALISED SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY ED GEMBRUCH, COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
Gembruch is very desirable maker as they are better known for there ultra rare SS daggers. All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard obverse side is stamped with the original owners SA membership number 19543, the reverse side is stamped HO for the Hochland SA Group, the stamping is so light I did not notice it initially. The very nice brown wooden grip is inset with silver eagle and SA insignia. The blade displays the SA motto to the obverse side and the revers side is marked, ED GEMBRUCH SOLINGEN, the blade shows some minor wear but over all it is still extremely nice and this as mentioned above is a very desirable and rare maker. Brown anodised scabbard is fitted with matching nickel silver fittings. Complete with hanger. Exc++
RED CROSS OFFICERS DAGGER COMPLETE WITH STRAPS AND KNOT.
The orange grip is very attractive and it is in mint condition. Silver plated hilt fittings are in fine condition with excellent detail to the red cross insignia to the crossguard and which features the swastika in the design. The blade is very impressive as it is in mint condition. The scabbard is also in excellent condition with no dents or damage, the scabbard bands feature oblong holes in the red cross style. Complete with silver knot which is fine condition and red cross hangers which are also in really nice condition. A very nice complete set. Exc++
SOCIAL WELFARE LEADERS DAGGER COMPLETE WITH SILVER KNOT.
This is the scarce model with circular holes in the scabbard bands often described as social welfare rather than Red cross but it is probably a makers variation, but they are certainly harder to find than the standard model and most collectors wish to own both types. Dagger retains almost all silver plating to the hilt fittings with excellent detail to the red cross eagle with swastika. Mint orange grip. Superb mint blade. The scabbard retains almost all silver platting and as mentioned above it is fitted with circular holes to the suspension loops. Complete with silver dagger knot. Near mint.