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.
ENGLISH TAP ACTION DOUBLE BARREL FLINT LOCK PISTOL.
Fine condition steel frame which is engraved with battle trophy's and manufactures name DAVIDSON, which i believe is a London maker.The flint lock mechanism is in perfect working order as is the safety catch, the frame is stamped 2 and 3, these matching numbers are also stamped on the barrels.Underside of frame is stamped with proof marks.The wooden frame is in excellent condition, and the butt has a silver escutcheon which is engraved with the original owners family coat of arms. A very nice double barrel tap action pistol in good working order dating to about 1800 and this one is slightly larger than most. [Condition: Exc++]
CASED SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DIRK DATED 1888 WITH FAMILY COAT OF ARMS BY KIRKWOOD OF EDINB
A superb cased Victorian example with silver hallmarked fittings. Black hardwood grip carved in the typical knotted Celtic design, hilt features silver pommel which is inset with large impressive natural stone. The long impressive fullered steel blade measures just under 12 inches long and it is in very nice condition.The black leather scabbard is fitted with four silver mounts all of which are beautifully engraved on the obverse side with floral designs, the upper mount is also engraved with the family coat of arms for the Lamont Scottish Clan which was originally based in Argyle and it is believed they are descended from the Royal house of Dalriada and O'Neill the Prince of Tyrone. All four scabbard mounts have matching silver hallmarks for Edinburgh 1888, the upper mount also has the makers details, R & H.B.Kirkwood, 66 & 68 Thistle street, Edinburgh.The scabbard is complete with matching small knife and fork each of which has a pommel that matches the dirk pommel. The full length of the dirk when sheathed is just under 17 inches long. Complete with it's very rare dark red leatherette box of issue, the interior is fitted for the dirk, the interior of the lid is blue silk with gold makers details for, Kirkwood of Edinburgh which obviously matches the name on the dirk. The box also contains a double chain hanger for suspending the dirk from a belt and a small paper card with the Lamont Clan coat of arms. A beautiful Victorian example and especially nice being silver hallmarked, named and cased. [Condition: Near Mint]
BRITISH OFFICERS BLUE CLOTH HELMET OF THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT WITH ORIGINAL STORAGE TIN.
A fine example dating to the Edwardian period.The helmet shell is in perfect condition with no moth or damage to the exterior. Complete with officers helmet plate still in full gilt and displaying a large silver castle to the center of the plate with silver scroll below bearing Regimental title, THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT, officers chin chain and gilt metal spike to the top of the helmet. The interior features a pale brown lining with leather sweat band, there are no extra holes or damage but there is some very minor mothing to the interior neck area but it is very minor and it is to the inside of the helmet. Complete with original metal storage tin with remains of a paper label to the exterior .A very nice example in beautiful condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF FIVE HITLER YOUTH KNIFES BY EICKHORN CHARTING THE HISTORY OF THIS FAMOUS EDGE
This is an amazing collection of HJ knifes which I have just purchased and which charts the history of the HJ knife manufactured by the Eickhorn company from 1933 until 1942, from the very earliest knife pattern to the very last that they produced and what is immediately noticeable is that the quality was always exceptional, even the 42 dated knife is of very fine quality.Three of these knifes have motto's, the other two have plain blades. Because of the unique nature of the collection I hope to sell them as a complete collection and not sell them separately. 1) This is the earliest example and it has all early nickel silver fittings, the grip plates are perfect, the HJ diamond has a chip to the enamel, the blade shows age and spotting, the obverse side features the HJ motto, the reverse side features the very early 1933 pattern Eickhorn squirrel trade mark of a squirrel in a single oval. The scabbard has been re-painted, the belt loop and grip strap are perfect. 2) Early nickel silver fittings, grip plates and the HJ enamel diamond are perfect. Superb condition blade with HJ motto to the obverse side, the reverse side features the 1933/35 Eickhorn double oval trade mark. The scabbard is in fine condition and the belt loop and grip strap are perfect. 3) Plated hilt fittings are in excellent condition, the grip plates are perfect and complete with a mint HJ enamel badge, the blade is in fine condition and features the HJ motto to the obverse side, the reverse side is etched RZM M7/66 with the 1935/41 squirrel trade mark. Complete with a fine condition scabbard with belt loop and grip strap. 4) Plated hilt fittings are in fine condition, the enamel HJ diamond is in perfect condition.The blade is plain with out motto, the reverse side is etched with the 1935/41 squirrel trade mark and RZM M7/66 and 40, this being the year of manufacture 1940.The scabbard is in fine condition complete with belt loop and grip strap. 5) The silver plated hilt fittings are in fine condition, the grip plates are in perfect condition as is the HJ enamel diamond. Superb condition blade which is plain with out a makers name, the reverse side is stamped RZM M7/66 1942, this being the last year that daggers were produced, after this date Eickhorn concentrated on war production. This really is an fascinating set of HJ knives which would be very difficult to put together again as these knifes have become difficult to find, especially in nice condition. [Condition: Exc++]
HERMANN GORING 800 SILVER NOVELTY SPIRIT FLASK MODELED A LARGE GUN CARTRIDGE.
Silver hip flask standing at 14cm in total height designed as a shot gun cartridge and displays the unique design of Hermann Goring's Reichmarshalls standard, eagle and swastika with crossed batons in decorative border, Goring received this unique rank after the successful campaign in France in 1940, below the standard is Goring's name in script.The base of the cartridge has a crimped design as often seen on gun cartridges, the cartridge head is silver gilt which beautifully compliments the silver tube, the head of the cartridge can be removed and this can be used as a drinking cup.The silver drinking flask has a hinged silver lid. Each separate part has an 800 silver mark, the hinged lid, inside the cup and the reverse side of the flask. Herman Goring had a great interest in hunting and spent much of his spare time at his spectacular hunting estate, Carenhall and a drinking flask modeled as a cartridge would obviously have greatly appealed to him, a unique item of historical importance. [Condition: Near Mint]
SA DAGGER GROUND ROHM, PERSONALIZED TO AN SA OFFICER AND COMPLETE WITH RARE VERTICAL HANGER.
If you are looking for a ground Rohm this is probably the ultimate one to get as it really has it all and it is in fine condition. All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard is SA group stamped Sw and it is also beautifully engraved in an ornate script, Sturmf Lieb 14.4.1934, the quality of the engraving is exceptional and his SA rank in early 1934 was the equivalent to a Lieutenant so there is a good chance that he might have achieved high rank over the proceeding years.The brown wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is inset with SA insignia and Silver eagle. The blade is basically in mint condition, the obverse side features the SA motto, the reverse side has been heavily ground to remove the offending Rohm inscription but some parts of the letters of the inscription are still clearly visable, the early Eickhorn trade mark is also still all complete. The brown anodized scabbard is in fine condition and it still retains much of the original factory finish, the nickel silver fittings are in fine condition with just a slight dent to the ball in the bottom fitting but it is really nothing. Complete with early style brown leather frog hanger with matching early style clip.This is a really nice dagger that i can highly recommend and it would make an interesting research project.
ANTIQUE PERCUSSION PISTOL BY OAKS OF LONDON WITH SCARCE SPRING BAYONET.
A very unusual large size percussion pocket style pistol measuring 8 inches long but over 11 inches when bayonet is extended. Steel frame with decorative engraving, right side is fitted with a catch for the spring bayonet and the left side is fitted with a belt loop. Pulling the cock back reveals a concealed trigger, the safety lock is in working order.The side of the barrel is engraved with the makers name, Oak's London.The high quality wooden grip is checkered, always a good sign of quality. A very nice antique pistol, circa 1840's.[Condition: Exc++]
ANTIQUE FLINTLOCK OFFICERS PISTOL BY INNES OF EDINBURGH.
A superb example dating to about 1800.The bright steel octagonal barrel is engraved Edinburgh along to top flat edge and also with a good set of stamped proof marks.The lock plate is engraved with the makers name Innes, which was one of the top Scottish gun makers of the period, the flint lock cock is in good working order, pistol is fitted with a safety catch. The woodwork is in fine condition with chequered rounded butt. Matching steel trigger guard with pineapple and foliage decoration. Complete with horn tipped ramrod. Size 14 inches long. A very nice example of a superior quality flint lock pistol in fine condition.
A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY SMITH OF LONDON.
An interesting pair that were originally exported to Ireland and both have stamped matching Irish registration numbers. Turn of barrels measuring just under 2 inches long and each stamped with a matching Irish registration number.The lock plate is nicely engraved with standards and arms with makers name, Smith London.The flint locks of both pistols are in good working order, pulling back the lock releases the concealed trigger. Both pistols are fitted with sliding safety catch.Slab sided wooden buts with finely chequered backs and both fitted with a plain silver escutcheon. A very nice pair of matching pistols, circa 1800. [Condition: Exc++]
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL GROUND ROHM BY BOKER WHICH ORIGINALLY BELONGED TO SS STURMBANFUHRER HANS POTTIN
This is a superb early quality SS dagger belonging to SS Major Hans Pottinger and comes complete with very large research file concerning this interesting SS officer. All early nickel silver fittings, the obverse side of the lower guard is SS district stamped I, the under side of the crossguard is stamped with Pottingers SS membership number being 1109 and which is a very early SS membership number.The black ebony grip is inset with the silver eagle and the SS runes, the grip is in fine condition and the only damage is a very small flake of wood out of the upper portion of the grip, but this is extremely minor. The blade is in near mint condition, the obverse side features the SS motto and the reverse side has been factory ground to remove the offending Rohm dedication, the Boker Solingen small oval trade mark is still in perfect condition.The black anodized scabbard is in superb condition with just light wear mainly to the reverse side probably by rubbing on the original owners SS tunic. Hans Pottinger was born in Austria on the 28.7.1896, he served in WW1 and was awarded several medals. He joined the NSDAP in 1920 making him an exceptionally early member, after the Munich Putsch in 1923 the party was disbanded but then reformed in 1925 and Pottinger re-joined the party soon after this date receiving NSDAP membership number 52978, in 1928 he joined the SS receiving membership number 1109, he was promoted to officer rank of SS Untersturmfuhrer in 1934 and receiving steady promotion after this date, his last promotion was to SS Sturmbanfuher in 1944.In 1934 he was posted to Dachau concentration camp serving with the SS Hilfwerk Dachau, he then served with the Allgemine SS 21st Standarter and he appears to haver served with this SS Regiment until 1945. He was awarded the gold party badge, SS ring and was a serving member of the SS Lebensborn.The research file is huge and I am sure much more could be discovered by careful examination of the documents.This is a very nice ground Rohm SS dagger and it is very rare to find one that can be documented to an SS officer. [Condition: Exc++]