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.
GERMAN 1938 MODEL NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN WITH KNOT & HANGERS,NEAR MINT.
A superb example.The white celluloid grip is in mint condition. The crossguard and eagle pommel still retain almost all gilt finish. Blade by Eickhorn Solingen featuring there 1935/41 pattern trade mark, the blade is double etched with the fouled anchor design and it is in near mint condition. The scabbard is in perfect condition and it still retains all original gilt finish. Complete with silver dress portepee knot and a matching set of naval hanger with gilt fittings. A superb set for the collector who wants the best, it is very difficult to find them as nice as this set which is close to mint condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
BRITISH WW1 MIDSHIPMAN'S DAGGER WITH ENGRAVED PRESENTATION BLADE.
Brass lions head hilt in fine condition, the crossguard features the naval anchor with Royal crown above.The white fish skin grip is in fine condition. The hilt / scabbard locking fitting is still in perfect working order. The blade is double etched and features two long floral panels which feature crowned anchor, George the 5th Royal cypher and also a presentation panel with original owners initials, DHCC, the blade is also etched with makers details but they are very lightly etched and so difficult to decipher but the maker appears to be Geives of London, the blade shows some light age spotting but over all it is still in extremely nice condition. Complete with matching scabbard in fine condition, black leather shell with brass fittings, the reverse side of the upper fitting is also engraved with the original owners initials and it is also fitted with an unusual metal badge featuring naval anchor with crossed flags, what this signify's i am not sure but possibly a naval position or specialty. As the dirk has a full set of initials it should be possible to discover the original owners name and service in the navy and which would make an interesting research project. [Condition: Exc++]
GERMAN WATER PROTECTION POLICE LEADERS DAGGERS BY EICKHORN.
The Third Reich Water Protection Police Leaders dagger is one of the hardest standard production daggers to find, in over 30 years this is only the 3rd example I have offered for sale. The flame ball pommel is the Eickhorn pattern and still retains some original gilt finish as does the matching crossguard. The dark blue leather grip is in excellent condition showing just light age, correctly pined to the grip is the aluminum police eagle and swastika, the insignia still retains much original gilt finish. The blade is by Eickhorn Solingen and is double etched with the normal fouled anchor design, the blade shows some minor age spotting but over all this is still a very nice blade. Matching lightning bolt scabbard is in over all excellent condition and still retains some original gilt finish. Complete with original silver portepee knot which has been on the dagger for ever and has almost welded its self into place, the lower cord which is attached to the acorn has been repaired but a very long time ago possibly by the original owner. Most collectors except that there are only two manufactures of this model dagger, Eickorn and Alcoso, the example I am offering is a text book Eickhorn example with everything you would expect to see on an original example. This dagger comes direct from the family of the British soldier who obtained the dagger in 1945 and has not been in a collection before.[Condition: Exc+]
VERY LARGE ENGLISH SILVER MILITARY AWARD CUP OF THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY.
A superb and very large two handled English silver hallmarked trophy cup. The Trophy is beautifully engraved on the obverse side with the Regimental badge of the Durham Light Infantry and the Regimental badge of the Royal Artillery and with a seven line presentation inscription, PRESENTED BY ALL RANKS,6th BN THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY TO THE CONSETT COMPANY ON ITS CHANGE FROM B COMPANY 6th D.L.I.TO 268TH ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY ROYAL ARTILLERY (TA) JAN 21ST 1939.The trophy is silver hall marked for Sheffield 1938 with the makers mark of Walker & Hall Sheffield. The base is also marked with matching makers name. Just over 7 inches in total height.A very large and impressive trophy which would make a superb center piece for any collection.[Condition: Mint]
RED CROSS OFFICERS DAGGER COMPLETE WITH KNOT.
The silver hilt fittings are in perfect condition with excellent detail to the crossguard red cross eagle and swastika design.Very attractive orange grip, there is one tiny chip at the bottom of the grip on the reverse side but this is covered with the silver knot and so can not be seen when displayed and so only noticeable by lifting the knot.The blade has some very faint spotting but it is still very bright and impressive, this is still an extremely nice blade.The silver plated scabbard is in fine condition, the scabbard bands is the type with the square holes. Complete with silver portepee knot. A very nice looking dagger at a bargain price. [Condition: Exc++]
THIRD REICH ARMY NCO SWORD WITH TRIPPLE ENGRAVED BLADE BY KLASS AND COMPLETE WITH PORTEPEE.
Silver plated hilt is in fine condition with just slight wear to the back strap. The black celluloid grip is in perfect condition. The blade is the important part of this sword and it will not disappoint as it is very impressive, the obverse side features a long floral panel with crossed swords, steel helmet and horses head with central panel with unit inscription, ARTILLERIE REGIMENT 22 LUNEBURG, the reverse side also features a long decorative panel decorated with crossed flags, crossed swords and central panel featuring an artillery gun crew towing a large field gun, the blade is maker marked Robert Klass solingen with there double bird trade mark, even the spine of this blade is engraved with a floral design. The black painted scabbard shows some ware but it still retains at least 85% of original black paint. Complete with sword knot. A superb deluxe quality sword at a great price. [Condition: Exc++]
MINITURE ENGLISH SILVER HALL MARKED WW2 CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD.
A superb quality miniature English cavalry officers sword produced by the prestigious Royal jeweler Asprey of London. Superb quality silver basket hilt with engraved decoration, silver grip. The blade is stamped with a full set of English silver hall mark for London 1939 and maker marked, A & CO LTD, the blade is also stamped Asprey London & made in England. Length just over 8 inches and almost certainly produced as a letter opener [Condition: Mint]
SS 8 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL WITH INTERESTING HISTORY.
This very nice medal still retains almost all original finish and it is fitted with the correct beveled ring and tear drop suspension loop.Attached to the medal is a blue silk ribbon.This medal was given to John Bibson a 12 year old boy who had a bike accident at the end of the war and was helped by an SS medic from a prisoner of war camp in Glostershire in England. The boys family befriended the SS medic and at the time of his return to Germany he presented the family with his SS medal as token of friendship. The SS long service medal is attached to a card with the family history of this medal, the medal was obviously cherished as it is still in beautiful condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
RLB 2ND PATTERN MANS DAGGER BY WAYERSBERG COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
The silver pommel and the eagle and swastika crossguard are in fine condition. Black wooden grip is in perfect condition with just light wear to the reverse side almost certainly from rubbing on the original owners tunic over many years.The 2nd pattern RLB badge is in perfect condition which features a black enamel swastika on a silver sunburst design.The beautiful blade is in near mint condition and it is by Paul Wayersberg Solingen. The scabbard still retains 98% original black paint finish and the silver scabbard fitting is also in fine condition. Complete with original leather hanger which is fitted with metal clip. This is the 2nd example of an RLB dagger that i have obtained recently, both in similar condition and both by the same maker, the other one sold very quickly. A very nice example, highly recommended. [Condition: Near Mint]
LUFTWAFFE NCO'S PARADE BAYONET BY ANTON WINGEN WITH ENGRAVED BLADE AND STAGHORN GRIP.
The hilt of this scarce deluxe quality short model Luftwaffe bayonet still retains at least 95% original silver plating, the wear is mostly to the reverse side just as you would expect.The staghorn grip plates are in fine condition and they are very impressive.The blade would rate close to near mint condition, the obverse side features a long decorative panel which features the early style Luftwaffe eagle and German steel helmet, it also features the traditional German motto which translates as, IN MEMORY OF MY SERVICE TIME, the reverse side features the stamped makers mark for, Anton Wingen Solingen and with there knights trade mark.The matching scabbard retains about 95% original black paint. Luftwaffe parade bayonets with engraved blades and with stag horn grips are very difficult to find and this is a very high quality example. [Condition: Exc++]