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.
PAUL MULLER DAMASCUSE LETTER OPENER.
This interesting letter opener or miniature hunting dagger with damascuse blade was originally purchased by the well known author LTC Tom Johnson in the late 1980's direct from the Paul Muller family along with other edged weapons and how he obtained these items is fully described in one of his reference books. The simulated ivory handle is silver inlaid on the obverse side with a stag in a band of oakleaves and acorns, the reverse side is beautifully inset with silver inlay which incorporates the initials KM, this is probably the initials of Mullers wife or a close relative, further research is required to confirm this.The pommel and crossguard are constructed of plated steel.The blade is produced of beautiful damascuse steel of the finest quality. Paul Muller is probably the most famous damascuse sword smiths of the Third Reich period and one of the most desirable for collectors, he formed a contract with the SS to produce blades for the organization and established a sword smithy in 1938 near Dachau, his most famous work is with out doubt the SS birthday swords with presentation damascuse blades that easily sell when occasionally available for in excess of $200,000, the example i am offering is a lot more affordable. Complete with with original photograph and photocopy supplied by LTC Johnson when the knife originally became available in the late 1980's. A unique opportunity to obtain a knife with damascuse blade by this renowned damascuse smith at an affordable price. [Condition: Mint]
SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY KNECHT COMPLETE WITH RARE BROWN LEATHER VERTICAL FROG HANGER.
All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard reverse side is SA group stamped No.The brown wooden grip is in superb condition and it is inset with SA insignia and silver eagle. The blade is in excellent condition, the obverse side features the SA motto and the reverse side features the makers name, Aug Knecht Solingen. Brown anodized scabbard shows light wear but it still has much factory finish remaining, the fittings are matching nickel silver and the lower fitting as a slight dent to the lower ball which they often do, it is very minor and it is not noticeable when displayed and can only be seen when closely examined. Complete with rare original brown leather frog hanger, it is interesting to see how the spring clip has rubbed on to the the reverse side of grip over many years leaving tiny scratches but which is rather nice to see as it shows that it has always been attached to the dagger. SA daggers with rare vertical leather frog hangers are rare and always in demand.
THIRD REICH FORESTRY OFFICERS DAGGER.
The ivory coloured grip plates are in perfect condition and still retain all six gilt metal acorns. The gilding to the hilt is in fine condition. The excellent quality blade is by Horster Solingen and would grade close to near mint condition and it is decorated on the obverse and reverse sides with forestry designs, dog attacking wild boar in forest, huntsman with rifle, stags and birds and all set in a decorative floral panels, even the spine of the blade is etched with foliage. Black leather scabbard with brass mounts is in perfect condition. I was lucky to find this very nice dagger in an antique shop recently at a reasonable price and so i can offer it for less than the normal retail at what is a bargain price.[Condition: Exc++]
SS OFFICERS SWORD COMPLETE WITH SS KNOT.
This really impressive example comes from the famous Barry Brown collection. The most amazing thing about this SS officers sword is the huge size, the original owner must have been a giant of a man, perhaps a guard officer in the LAH, officers from this elite SS Regiment were known at the time for there extreme height. The length of the blade is 37 inches long, the average is normally about 32 / 33 inches long but can often be shorter than this, the total length of the sword when it is in its scabbard is 44 inches, this truly is a huge sword and it is the longest example I have owned or even seen in over 35 years of dealing and collecting. The grip is in perfect condition and is complete with the silver metal SS runic badge. The silver metal hilt fittings are also in superb condition, the underside of the crossguard is stamped with the SS acceptance stamp. The pommel is the special SS style which screws into the hilt of the sword and not the tang of the blade which is the correct method for an early quality SS sword ( on a police sword the pommel screws into the tang of the blade), the small silver cap which covers the tang of the blade is still in place. The blade is the type with out a makers name but in my opinion these were produced by Krebs, the sword would date to about 1937 period, the white blade buffer pad is still in place, there is some minor age spotting to the lower part of the blade but there is no pitting. The scabbard has platted fittings which is typical for a sword from this period of production, the top silver mount has the SS acceptance stamp, the lower fitting is the preferred SS style with out screws, the original black scabbard paint shows some age but it is still about 85% + still remaining, with out any dents or other damage, this is a very nice looking scabbard. The sword is complete with it's original but well worn SS officers knot, inside the cloth strap in the original cloth SS tag. This is an extremely nice SS officers sword with exceptional collectors provenance and if you are looking for an SS sword I highly recommend it, the size alone makes it a fascinating example. [Condition: Near Mint]
CASED SS 8 YEAR MEDAL.
A fine example of the rare SS 8 year service medal with all original finish remaining.Complete with ribbon and rare box of issue with SS runes to the lid. Medal and ribbon are in mint condition and the box is exc++
CASED SS 4 YEAR MEDAL.
A fine example of the rare SS 4 year service medal with all original finish remaining. Complete with blue ribbon and rare box of issue with the SS runes to the lid. Medal and ribbon are in mint condition, box exc++
NSKK CHAINED OFFICERS DAGGER 1936 MODEL BY EICKHORN.
Brown wooden grip in fine condition inset with insignia. The silver platted crossguards are in excellent condition showing just light age wear to the finish. Mint blade, the obverse side features the ALLES FUR DEUTSCHLAND motto, and the reverse side, RZM M7/66 1941 which is the makers code for Eickhorn and the year of manufacture. The scabbard still retains at least 90% original paint, the ware is mostly to the reverse side, the fittings are the matching silver plated type.Complete with chain hanger which have the correct maker markings to the reverse side, the upper link is marked on the reverse side, MUSTERERSCHUTZ NSKK KORPSFUHRUNG, two of the lower links are also marked, one is stamped, RZM M5/8 and the other link is marked A for Assmann. A very nice example of a rare NSKK leaders dagger and which are considerably rarer and harder to find than the chained SS dagger. [Condition: Exc++]
SS OFFICERS CHAINED DAGGER 1936 MODEL COMPLETE WITH SILVER KNOT AND BELT LOOP.
This is a very nice example dating to about 1938 and is in fine condition with a mint blade.The black ebony grip is in fine condition complete with silver aluminum eagle and SS runic badge. All of the hilt fittings are the platted type and they are in remarkably nice condition showing just light age. The blade is in mint condition, it features the SS motto to the obverse side, the reverse is plain with out makers name which is correct for the 1936 pattern dagger. Black anodized scabbard is in fine condition, the scabbard fitting are the latter plated type and match the hilt fittings perfectly and they are in really nice condition, even the bottom ball of the scabbard is in perfect condition for once.The chain hanger is the 2nd pattern and it is in really nice condition with excellent definition to the skulls and SS runes, the reverse side of one of the links is stamped with SS acceptance stamp, SS runes in a small box. Complete with black leather belt loop and silver knot, SS officers serving with the Waffen SS or the SD were allowed to wear the silver knot on there daggers. This is a really nice example and it is much nicer than most. [Condition: Exc++]
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DAGGER BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH RARE STRAPS AND KNOT.
This is a rare example by Eickhorn which are much harder to find than those by Alcoso, i probably see one Eickhorn to every 5 or 6 Alcosos. Fine detail to the eagle head hilt which still retains all silver finish, fine detail to the eagle crossguard with good clear swastika. Mint blade by Eickhorn Solingen and featuring there 1935 / 41 trade mark.The silver scabbard is the Eickhorn pattern and it is in perfect condition. Complete with correct Government officials hangers, silver brocade on blue backing with silver metal fittings, the portepee is the special type used on this model dagger, it is similar to an army portepee but the acorn is much small and the cord is slimmer. A really nice set by the premier maker Eickhorn, highly recommended.
IMPERIAL GERMAN 1871 MODEL NCO BAYONET / SIDEARM BY WKC COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL FROG AND KNOT.
This is a very long bayonet which is almost a short sword measuring 25 inches or about 64cm long. Brass ribbed hilt, the bayonet steel fitting is for decoration only as it is not meant to function and has no real use on this model bayonet. The long impressive steel blade by WKC is triple etched with long foliage panels featuring military designs such as crossed flags, drums, cannons and swords, the etch decoration is very detailed and certainly impressive. Black leather scabbard with matching brass fittings.Complete with original to this bayonet black leather frog and blue and white Imperial bayonet knot. A rare complete set that would have been worn by an army NCO. [Condition: Exc++]