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.
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY KLASS STAMPED WITH OWNERS SS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER AND COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard, reverse side is stamped with the SS group mark I and it is also stamped with the original owners SS membership number.The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with the SS runic badge and silver eagle. The blade is in excellent condition, the obverse side features the SS motto, MEIN EHRE HEIST TREUE (My honour is loyalty), the reverse side features the makers trade mark for Robert Klass Solingen with there kissing crane's trade mark, there is some faint scratches at the very tip of the blade but over all this is still a very good blade.The matching scabbard still retains about 98% original black paint and it just shows light wear, it might have been repainted in the past but it is difficult to say for sure but if so then almost certainly by the original owner as the paint is old and shows obvious signs of being worn.Complete with short leather hanger fitted with early type of metal clip which is what you would expect to see for a dagger of this early vintage. [Condition: Exc++]
HERMANN GORING'S GOLD TIE PIN IN ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX.
This is a very large tie pin which measures approximately 4 inches or 10cm long and it is produced in 14ct gold.The tie pin features a long wide bar and attached to the center of the bar is a shield bearing Hermann Goring's family coat of arms which is then inset with over 80 red stones (they appear to be rubeys but i am not sure if they are).The reverse side of the shield is engraved, 12.1.1938 which is Goring's birthday so this was obviously a birthday gift and it is also stamped with the gold content number 585 which is the German mark for 14ct gold. The tie pin is fitted with original gold safety chain and hook (Goring obviously would not want to lose such a beautiful birthday present).Complete with original leatherette presentation box with the original manufactures details printed to the interior of the lid, Juweller Roller Chemnitze Konigstrasse , this was a very popular high end 1930s German jeweler. Provenance, this gold Herman Goring tie pin was at one time part of the famous Dr Julian Milestone collection of the USA, i purchased this item from him about 25 years ago along with a silver cigarette box which is featured in the archive section of the site, I sold them both to a collector but recently he has decided to let several items go and so i was very happy to own them again. An exceptional item of museum quality. [Condition: Near Mint]
THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER 1938 MODEL BY WKC WITH SPECIAL DELUX SCABBARD & ORANGE GRIP.
This is an exceptional example of a deluxe quality naval officers dagger with a special one of a kind private purchase scabbard. Mint and very attractive dark orange grip. The pommel and crossguard still retain much original gilt finish, the detail to the eagle and swastika pommel is exceptional. Mint etched blade by WKC, this is the scarce pattern with sailing ship etched blade rather than the standard fouled anchor pattern.The superb quality scabbard is in perfect condition with no dents or other damage, the scabbard features panels of acorn and oakleaves in a highly detailed design, the scabbard still retains much original gilt finish. Attached to the dagger is a very attractive pale gold portepee knot, the stem is gold highlighted. A superb private purchase deluxe quality naval officers dagger. [Condition: Near Mint]
GERMAN 1938 PATTERN RAILWAY LEADERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN.
A very good example of a 2nd model Banschutze Railway leaders dagger.The black celluloid grip is in mint condition.The silver plated circular pommel displays the sunwheel swastika. The attractive and highly detailed silver crossguard features the winged wheel design, the crossguard has the flaw that all original Eickhorn examples will features.The blade is excellent condition and it features the Eickhorn 1935/41 pattern trademark.The scabbard is the silver aluminum type and it is the late style with the turned in throat which does not require a separate top fitting. A good example showing light age and wear but at a very reasonable price for such a scarce dagger. [Condition: Exc++]
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++]