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.
BRITISH FIELDMASHALLTHE DUKE OF WELLINGTON GILT PLAQUE.
A superb gilt metal bust in profile of the Duke of Wellington wearing military uniform and with name title below, produced just a few years after his victory over Napoleon in 1815. The detail is exceptional and it still retains much of its original fire gilt finish. Mounted on wooden base with green cloth covering. Hight just under 10 inches in height. [Condition: Near Mint]
SS POLICE NCO SWORD BY KREBS, COMPLETE WITH HANGER AND KNOT.
The hilt is in fine condition and it retains most of its silver plating.The wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with silver police eagle.The underside of the hilt is stamped with the SS acceptance stamp which is two small SS runes in a box.The blade is in mint condition and it is by Krebs Solingen and features there lobster trade mark, the Krebs company is very well known for there production of SS swords especially the SS officers model and so police swords by this maker are always very desirable. The scabbard is in superb condition and it is complete with at least 98% original black paint, the upper scabbard fitting has matching SS runic acceptance stamp.Complete with police sword knot and black leather sword hanger fitted with a belt loop. A very nice complete set with SS markings and by a very desirable maker. [Condition: Near Mint]
THIRD REICH NSFK FLYER'S DAGGER BY GEBR HELLER.
This is an extremely nice example with nickel silver fittings. The metal hilt fittings are in perfect condition with all black enamel remaining to the crossguard swastikas, the tip of the crossguard is stamped with the letter K which is often seen on DLV & NSFK daggers.The blue leather grip is in fine condition. The blade is by the desirable maker, Gebr Heller Marienthal D Schweina/Thr and featuring there well known balloon man trade mark, the blade shows some very faint age spotting but this is still an extremely nice blade.The matching scabbard is also in superb condition, the blue leather is perfect with just slight wear on the reverse side which shows that it has actually been worn, the silver fittings perfectly match the hilt fitting, the top fitting is stamped with the NSFK acceptance stamp.Complete with leather hanger with metal clip. [Condition: Exc++]
PERSONALIZED ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER BY WMW WITH STRAPS AND KNOT.
A very nice early quality example purchased privately and having a nice age patina as it has not been cleaned for a very long time. Mint orange grip. All silver fittings are in fine condition with fine detail to the army eagle and swastika. Mint blade maker marked on the reverse side for WMW Waffen, which was a Solingen based company and is a fairly scarce maker to find, the obverse side of the blade is nicely engraved with the original owners name, Boden. The matching scabbard is also in fine condition, the very tip of the scabbard to the reverse side is also engraved with the owners name Boden. Complete with silver knot and hanger. A very nice complete set which being personalized could be worth researching. [Condition: Exc++]
DAF ENAMEL ORGANIZATION SIGN.
This sign would have been displayed on the wall of the DAF office. Red, white and black enamel sign, UNTER DIESEN ZEICHEN MARSCHIEREN UND ARBEITEN ALLE SCHAFFENDEN DEUTSCHEN, with the central design of a large black swastika in a cogwheel which was the organization insignia. Removed from a building wall but it is still in very good condition. Size 30 x 20 cm, so nice size for display.[Condition: Near Mint]..……..
CASED LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT BADGE.
This is an especially nice high quality example. The wreath still retains almost all original silver frosted finish with much bluing remaining to the clouds and lightning strike, the detail to the separately applied Luftwaffe eagle is exceptional. The reverse side features pin and hook, makers mark M.u.K and three small ball rivets that hold the eagle in place. Complete with rare blue leatherette issue case with award details to the lid, ErdKampf-Abz, the interior of the case is fitted for the award. A very nice rare set. [Condition: Near Mint]
LUFTWAFFE GRAVITY KNIFE BY SMF.
This is the gravity knife type that cannot be dismantled.The brown wooden grip plates are in perfect condition.The merlin spike is waffen amp stamped.The blade is in excellent condition and it is maker marked SMF Solingen.These knifes were issued to Luftwaffe paratroopers and aircrew's and they have become very difficult to find, this example has been issued and used but it is still in extremely nice condition. [Condition: Exc++]
SA ENAMEL ADVERTISING SIGN.
The sign advertises the cigarette brand SA Trommler which was owned by the SA .The SA cigarette company was founded in 1929 offering several brands of cigarettes and produced substantial funds for the SA organization. Yellow, blue and white enamel sign depicting a cigarette with the SA insignia clearly visible on the cigarette and also at the top left hand corner of the sign. The sign is also maker marked with the enamel manufactures company name. Removed from a building but in very nice condition. Size 30 x 20 CM so perfect small size for display. [Condition: Exc++]
A FINE QUALITY PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY COGSWELL OF LONDON.
Six shot fluted barrels with proof marks.The frame is beautifully floral engraved on both sides, the bar hammer is also engraved.The top of the gun is engraved, Cogswell Strand London. Fine quality wood grip which is nicely chequered and it is fitted with a plain silver escutcheon. A very high quality London made pepperbox pistol dating to about 1850. [Condition: Exc++]
ANTIQUE ENGLISH FLINT LOCK PISTOL.
A very nice flint lock pocket pistol dating to about 1820.The frame is decorated with crossed flags and foliage and with makers name, Booth Huddersfield.The flint lock is still all complete and in working order.The wooden slab type grip is also in perfect condition. Nice example. [Condition: Exc++]