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.
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
BRITISH VICTORIAN MIDSHIPMANS DIRK BELONGING TO COMMANDER STEVENS.
Brass lions head hilt still retains some original gilt finish. The crossguard features naval anchor with Queen Victoria crown above, the reverse side of the crossguard is engraved with original owners name, P.R.STEVENS. The blade is double etched with long foliage panels featuring crowned anchor, Royal cypher and makers details, Beagrove & co Portsea, the blade has some minor age spotting but over all it is still very nice. Black leather scabbard with matching brass fittings. Complete with gold and blue knot. Naval officer Percy Richard Stevens served in the British navy during WW1, his highest rank was Commander. I am sure much more could easily be discovered by research. Exc++
WW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS KATANA SWORD.
Officers pattern Katana. Fish skin grip with cloth covering and complete with three metal manuke to each side. Decorative brass pommel and suba. Blade is interesting as it has a long fuller, it does have some age wear and spotting but could be cleaned if required. Complete with matching scabbard with brass mounts. Not mint but still very nice and priced very realistically. Exc+
BRITISH WW2 14CT GOLD RAF BADGE.
A very nice 14ct gold and enamel RAF lapel or sweat harts badge.The badge features the RAF wings, kings crown and enamel RAF title. The reverse side is fitted with pin and hook and it is also lightly stamped 14ct for the gold content. Complete with original leatherette box of issue. The badge is in mint condition.
BRITISH WW1 OFFICERS SWAGGER STICK WITH CONCEALED BLADE.
Superb quality British officers wooden swagger stick with long concealed blade, the pommel feature gilt metal royal crown and lion which is the Regimental badge for the 15th Kings Hussars. Pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a long lethal steel blade which is maker marked, Thos Firth and it also has other proof marks. Very high quality and very impressive. Near mint.
CASED SS 8 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL.
A very nice example of the SS eight year service medal with all original finish remaining. Correct style tear drop suspension loop. Attached to the medal is the original blue ribbon. Complete with black card issue box with SS runes to the lid. Medal mint and box Exc++
SS 12 YEAR LONG SERVICE CROSS WITH ISSUE CASE.
A very nice example of the 12 year SS long service cross which still retain much original silver frosted finish. The medal is fitted with the correct bevelled ring and tear drop suspension loop. Blue silk ribbon with embroidered silver bullion runes. Complete with black leatherette box with the silver runes to the lid. A very difficult award to find especially in this condition with the issue box. Near mint.
NSDAP GOLD PARTY BADGE, LARGE 30MM EXAMPLE.
This is the desirable large size gold party badge, these badges have become very hard to find in the last few years. The enamel centre is in perfect condition and the wreath still retains some original gilt finish. The reverse side is marked Ges Gesch and it is stamped with the original owners NSDAP number, 27796. The pin plate is maker marked, DESCHLER & SOHN MUNCHEN 9 and the political style pin is complete and in working order. It is interesting to note that the pin and name plate is upside down, in the past it has become detached and then period refitted to the badge almost certainly by the original owner, the pin and plate are original they are not replacements. Exc++ or better