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 THIRD REICH POSTSCHUTZ BAYONET AND FROG.
This is a rare bayonet for the German postal protection service, the bayonet is actually considerably harder to find than the leaders dagger. German long model parade bayonet, the hilt retains amost 100% silver plating and the grip plates are in mint condition. The mint blade is by Paul Wayersberg Solingen and this was the only producer of the postal bayonet and dagger, the obverse side is stamped, 85 DRP. which is the bayonet issue number and the abbreviation for for the Postschutze organisation title. The scabbard retains almost 100% of the black finish. Complete with black leather frog, which is the rare special model with metal backing and which is stamped, DRP for German Reich Patent. A very difficult bayonet to find especially in nice condition and with the rare frog. If you have the postal dagger this is a must have bayonet to complete the set. Almost mint condition.
THIRD REICH MINIATURE PACK FACTORY ADVERTSING BAYONET AND SCABBARD.
Third Reich miniature bayonets are extremely rare and much harder to find than the earlier imperial or 1920\'s type, the detail to the Third Reich type is exceptional and much better than the earlier type. The hilt still retains 95% original silver plating, the rifle push button and slot actually function and the rifle slot still retains its original green wool insert. The black grip plates are in perfect condition and are held in place by two silver pins. The blade is very nice condition and it is etched in blue / black with Pack factory advertising, DIE DEUTSCHE WAFFEN.EIST UND IST VON PACK and featuring there Siegfried man with hammer Pack trademark. The matching scabbard retains 97% original black paint. Although over the years I have owned numerous miniature German bayonets this is only the third example of a Third Reich miniature bayonet I have owned. Provenance from the R D C Evans collection, the author of numerous books on bayonets and edged weapons. The large bayonet in the last photograph is for a size comparison and it is not included in the price. EXC++ or better.
THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER BY WKC WITH VERY DARK ORANGE GRIP AND EXTREMLY RARE DELUX SCABBARR
The brass hilt fittings still retain some original gilt finish. The very dark orange grip is in mint condition, it is probably the darkest orange grip I have owned, almost red and it is extremely attractive colour. Near mint double etched blade by WKC which is etched with the dolphin and fouled anchor design, there are several small age marks close to the tip but they are very minor, this is an extremely nice blade. The scabbard is a work of art, WKC offered a number of deluxe scabbards decorated with acorn and oakleaves but this is one of the rarer delux patterns that they offered. The Brass scabbard still retains traces of the gilt finish and it is decorated with five panels of oakleaves and acorns on the obvers and reverse sides and with a hammered effect to the background of varying size. The scabbard bands are also decorated with oakleaves and acorns with a raised border to both edges, the suspension loops and rings are also engraved with oakleaves, this really is an amazing and very high quality scabbard. Complete with pale gold naval officers knot. If you want a really special naval officers dagger, this is probably it. Near mint,
RLB 2ND MODEL LEADERS DAGGER BY WAYERSBERG COMPLETE WITH LEATHER HANGERS.
This is a really nice complete set with a mint blade and all fittings have an attractive age patina as it has never been cleaned. Fine detail to pommel and crossguard eagle with swastika. The black leather grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with the RLB 2nd model enamel swastika badge. The blade is by Paul Wayersberg and it is in mint condition and still retains the cross grain, this is a very impressive blade. The scabbard retains 100% original black leather and it is in fine condition and it is fitted with three matching metal scabbard mount. Complete with a set of black leather RLD straps which are also in superb condition, the reverse side of the clips are all marked DRGM, and the upper clip is also RZM maker marked. Near mint.
UNIT MARKED NSKK GROUND ROHM DAGGER BY PACK.
This is a really nice NSKK dagger with matching unit markings to crossguard and scabbard. All early nickel silver hilt fittings, the lower crossguard on the reverse side is group marked Nm for the Nordmark group and the crossguard is also stamped, R84/17789 which is for the owners NSKK unit and his ausweis ID number. The grip is in fine condition and it is inset with the original insignia. The blade is in excellent condition and the obverse side features the SA motto and still retains much cross grain, the reverse side has been ground to remove the offending Rohm dedication but some parts of the letters can still be seen and the Pack trade mark is still complete. The scabbard is fitted with nickel silver fittings and the reverse side of the upper fitting is stamped, R84/17789 and which matches the crossguard stamp and the scabbard still retains 98% original black paint, originally this dagger would have been issued in early 1934 with a brown scabbard but in 1936 the NSKK were ordered to re-paint there scabbards black. A very nice personalised NSKK Rohm dagger. Exc++
ADOLF HITLER EMBROIDERY PORTRAIT.
A very unusual large full colour machine woven embroidery of Adolf Hitler. The embroidery depicts the Fuhrer wearing his NSDAP party brown shirt with black tie and cross strap and wearing his WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class and Wound badge. The embroidery is very early and dates to about 1933. It has been removed from a frame by a British soldier in 1945 for easy transportation and would look really nice if it was re-framed. Size approcamatly 12 x 17 inches or 30 X 43cm Near mint.
VICTORIAN SWORD STICK WITH BRONZE DOG HEAD POMMEL.
Antique bamboo sword stick with highly detailed bronze dog head pommel. Impressive long blade which is marked Solingen which is the town of manufacture in Germany, there is some age spotting to the blade but over all it is still very nice. The bamboo shaft is in excellent condition, the lower part is wrapped with bronze bands that act as strengtheners and also decoration. Exc++
HERMANN GORING PORCELAIN PLATE.
This porcelain plate is from a large dinner set presented to Reichmarshall Hermann Goring on his 50th birthday in January 1943 and almost certainly by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. Pale blue almost white porcelain plate with a gold and blue border and featuring a large dark blue oval medallion with the Reichmarshalls insignia of a gold open wing eagle and swastika with crossed batons. The reverse side features the makers stamp for Richard Ginori, this Italian company was established in 1763 and it is still in business today. Condition: Mint
POSTSCHUTZ LEADERS DAGGER BY WAYERSBERG.
This is a superb near mint example of a Postal leaders dagger and it is one of the nicest examples that I have ever offered for sale. The silver metal hilt fittings retain almost all silver plating with no damage to the black enamel crossguard swastikas, the under side of the crossguard is stamped DRP 1615, only early production examples have issue stamps, latter example are plain with out stamps. The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with postal badge. The blade is by Paul Wayersberg Solingen and it is in mint condition, this is a very impressive blade. The scabbard retains 99% original black paint and it is fitted with matching silver plated fittings which are also in exceptional condition. Complete with chain hanger, the reverse side of the spring clip is correctly marked DRGM. There is a standard silver knot attached to the grip of the dagger which apparently is original to this dagger but it not the rare orange flecked type which were probably only for those of very high rank. During the war the Postschutz became under the control of the SS and all Postschutz officers were also members of the SS. This is a superb example and probably the best you will ever find. Near mint.
JAPANEASE ANTIQUE SHORT SWORD.
A very nice wakizashi Japanese short sword. Cloth bound fish skin grip fitted with two unusual Manuka. Black iron suba with engraved decoration. The blade shows spotting and age wear but could be cleaned if required. The black lacquered scabbard is decorated with four gilt bronze manuki type figures to each side so eight in total. The scabbard belt fitting and small knife are now missing. Circa 1880