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.
WW1 GERMAN ARMY PATRIOTIC BRACLET.
Gilt metal ornate bracelet which opens on a small catch and it is fitted with a small safety chain. The centre of the bracelet features a small black enamel iron cross with two decorative band of acorns and oakleaves, These metal bracelets were produced to help fund the war effort, they were sold for cash or exchanged for gold jewellery and the proceeds going to the war effort. Mint.
NSDAP 1934 COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUETTE FOR THE NURNBERG RALLY COMPETITIONS.
A very attractive red and gold porcelain plaque, the obverse side displays large eagle and swastika above Nurnberg city with award inscription to outer edge. The reverse side features the makers details. Complete with original red leatherette box with award details to the interior of the lid, the base of the box is velvet lined and inset for the award. Matching makers name to the award and the box. Award mint, box near mint.
PERSONALISED LUFTWAFFE 2ND MODEL DAGGER BY KLASS BELONGING TO OTTO BUGEL.
I purchased this dagger complete with straps and knot some months ago from the son of the British army veteran wo brought the dagger back to England in 1945. Excellent detail to the eagle crossguard and pommel, the top of the pommel is beautifully engraved with the original owners initials OB. The blade is by Klass Solingen and features there kissing cranes trade mark and this is a fairly difficult maker to find on Luftwaffe daggers, there is some spotting to the blade especially near the tip but over all this is still a nice blade. The scabbard still retains some original factory finish, the edge of the scabbard is beautifully jeweller engraved, OTTO BUGEL and then a town name which is, ITZEHOE . Complete with silver knot and a set of unusual Luftwaffe hangers which are interesting as the straps are produced brown cloth rather than Luftwaffe blue but with the normal double silver piping, I have no idea why but perhaps Luftwaffe troops in Afrika to match the sand brown uniform ? A very interesting personalised dagger set by a scarce maker with unusual straps and personalised with the original owners name and a town name it should be fairly simple to research the original owner of the dagger set and so discover his Luftwaffe service. Exc++
SS CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER 1936 MODEL.
This SS officers dagger has some condition issues but it is priced to reflect this at a bargain price. Plated hilt fittings retain at least 85% silver plating. The black wooden grip is inset with original eagle and SS runic insignia, there is a chip to obverse side just below the upper crossguard and another on the reverse side also just below the upper crossguard. The blade features the SS motto to the obverse side, the reverse side is plain with out a makers name which is correct for the 36 model dagger, the blade has been cleaned in the past but it looks good. The black painted scabbard shows wear and there is a very small dent to the obverse side but it is very minor and difficult to see, the scabbard is fitted with matching plated fittings, the central mount is decorated with six linked swastikas. Complete with type two chain hanger, the links are decorated with SS runes and skulls, the obvers side is stamped with the SS Kuturezeichen acceptance stamp. Minor restoration work would certainly considerably increase the value of this dagger. Exc+
GERMAN RED CROSS LEADERS DAGGER.
Almost all silver plating remaining to hilt fittings with fine detail to the red cross eagle and swastika. The orange celluloid grip is in near mint condition with just a couple of insignificant and very tiny nicks / scuffs to the grip on the edges just below the pommel but no cracks or other damage. The plain blade is in excellent condition. The scabbard still retains at least 98% of the original silver plating and it is fitted with scabbard bands with the oblong type hols for the hangers. Good looking example, not mint but still very nice. Exc++
LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS SWORD, EARLY QUALITY EXAMPLE BY SMF COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
All early nickel silver fitting with inlaid brass swastika\'s to pommel and crossguard. The blue leather grip is in perfect condition. The very nice blade is by SMF and it stamped with a Luftwaffe waffen amp mark. The scabbard retains all original blue leather and it is in very nice condition, the fittings are matching nickel silver. Complete with blue leather moon shaped hanger. Exc++
BRITISH VICTORIAN MASONIC SWORD STICK.
A most unusual stick that contains a complete sword with scabbard. Black leather covered stick / cane, unscrewing the silver pommel gives access to a complete sword that is housed inside the stick. When the sword is removed from the stick, it then needs to be dissembled and then reassembled so all the parts are correctly fitted. The blade is in mint condition and it is etched with masonic symbols and it is also maker marked, G.Kenning & Son, London, Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow. Black leather scabbard with metal mounts. Most unusual sword stick. Exc++
ANTIQUE BRITISH LATE VICTORIAN LONDON MADE SWORD STICK.
Black horn handle and lacquered wooden stick. The handle is fitted with two ornate floral decorated silver bands that featured the makers details, G.HOLLAND, MAKER, 126 HAGGERSTONE RD,HACKNEY ROAD,LONDON,E2. Pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a long lethal steel blade. Very high quality example, CIRCA 1880. Exc++
WW1 BRITISH ARMY OFFICERS SWAGGER STICK WITH CONCEALLED BLADE.
Deluxe quality example. Dark wooden cane with six sided horn handle with brass collar that acts as a locking device. Pulling the handle away from the shaft / stick reveals a long lethal steel blade. During WW1 British officers carried into battle only there service revolver and a basic sold wooden swagger stick, a few officers opted to purchase these special purchase sticks with a concealed blade and they would certainly be very handy in a trench warfare situation. Exc++
BRITISH ANTIQUE 6 SHOT SELF COCKING OPEN FRAME REVOLVER.
Large percussion revolver with octagonal barrel with proof marks, the cylinder also has proof marks. Under lever rammer. The wooden grip plates are decorated with small silver studs. The pistol is not maker marked but it is very similar to the Adams patent revolver. Good working order. Circa 1855. The gun has not been cleaned for a long time so it has a nice age patina. Exc++