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 BRITISH CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD.
British 1912 pattern cavalry officers sword. Black wire bound fish skin grip is in excellent condition. Massive silver plated basket hilt is decorated with floral decoration and it is in superb condition, the outer edge of the sword pommel cap is also decorated with a floral design. The blade is in near mint condition and it is double etched with floral decoration with King George the 5th royal coat of arms, the blade spine is stamped with an issue number and the reverse side has the sword proof mark. Complete with brown leather service scabbard. Complete with silver an red bullion officers dress knot and brown leather sword hanger. A superb complete set and probably the best example of this British sword pattern for cavalry officers that i have owned.[Condition: Near Mint]
BRITISH NAVAL MIDSHIPMANS DIRK.
Gilt brass lions head hilt, the crossguard features the fouled anchor with kings crown above.The fish skin grip is in fine condition. Near mint double etched blade by, Gieve Ltd London, Portsmouth & Devonport, the blade is beautifully double etched with long foliage panels featuring the naval anchor and kings crown and also the royal cypher for King George the 6th.The black leather scabbard is in fine condition and it is fitted with two matching gilt brass mounts. Complete with blue and gold naval portepee. A very nice British naval dagger, these are much harder to find than the naval officers sword. [Condition: Exc++]
RAD MANS DAGGER BY EICKHORN WITH INTERESTING ISSUE STAMPS.
This is an extremely early example of a RAD mans dagger which was produced just after the full stag type and can be dated to 1934/35 and at this period this model was worn by both leaders (Fuhrer) and enlisted men. Very heavy silver metal hilt, the reverse side just below the beautiful stag horn grip plates is issue stamped, FU 255. Near mint blade, the obverse side is etched with the RAD motto and the reverse side is etched Ges Gesch & RADJ in a diamond & below this the 1933 / 1935 Eichkhorn small oval trade mark. The scabbard still retains at least 98% original black paint, the wear being to the reverse side, it is complete with matching fittings, the top mount is stamped, FU 255 and which matches the stamping to the dagger hilt. This is a wonderful example, the FU (Fuhrer ?) stamping and the superb condition of the dagger would possibly suggest that it originally belonged to an officer, in 1937 the officers model was introduced and this was then probably put away and forgotten. If you are looking for a special RAD dagger i am sure you will be happy with this one as it really has it all, early Eickhorn maker, personalized and superb condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
LATE VICTORIAN LARGE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DIRK.
This example dates to the late Victorian period or perhaps the very early 20th century.Dark hard wood black grip carved in the typical Celtic design.Plain nickel silver pommel cap inset with large orange stone.The very impressive plain blade is in fine condition. Leather scabbard fitted with four matching nickel silver mounts, the upper mount also has a large Scottish thistle badge.The scabbard is complete with matching knife and fork set with black hard wood carved handles with nickel silver mounts and both fitted with orange stones. Complete with short leather hanger attached to the reverse side of the scabbard.A nice looking example at a very reasonable price. Size just over 18 inches long with a 10 inch blade. [Condition: Exc++]
CASED LUFTWAFFE PILOTS BADGE BY JUNCKER, EARLY QUALITY EXAMPLE.
A superb very high quality example which still retains much original factory bluing to the eagle and silver frosting to the wreath. The reverse side features pin and hook and makers details, C.E.Juncker Berlin SW and which is probably the most desirable maker to obtain for Luftwaffe awards. The blue leatherette issue box is in fine condition showing light age wear with award details to the lid, the box is actually for the considerably rearer pilots observes badge but i have priced it at the cost of a pilots box so it is actually a bit of a bargain especially if you have a pilot observers badge.This rare cased pilots badge was purchased from a contact in the antique trade along with the Luftwaffe German gross in gold which is also featured on the site. I would prefer to sell as a set but i would consider selling the badge or the box separately if i received a good offer. [Condition: Near Mint]
HITLER YOUTH PEAK CAP, EARLY EXAMPLE WITH RARE BLUE PIPING FOR THE FLIEGER HJ.
A fine early example with brown top with blue piping for the Flieger (flight) Hitler youth, matching brown cloth center band and visor. Complete with early style metal eagle, enamel swastika diamond and brown leather chin strap which is held in place by two side buttons.The interior features blue cloth lining and a simulated brown leather sweat band. A few faint minor age mark to the top of the hat which could probably be removed if required but other than that this is is an extremely nice example of a rare HJ peaked cap. This example from the important and long established Philip Baker HJ collection. [Condition: Exc++]
NAZI RALLY KNIFE WITH EAGLE AND SWASTIKA ETCHED BLADE BY VOOS.
It is believed that these knife's were available to purchase for those who attended the annual Nazi party rally's at Nuremberg. Beautiful quality stag horn grip with silver pommel cap and simple metal crossguard. The blade is by Emil Voos Solingen with there famous snake trade mark, the blade is etched with a large eagle and swastika in a sunburst design which probably symbolizes the rebirth of Nazi Germany, the blade shows some slight spotting but it is still bright and the etched design is still easy to see and it will look great when displayed. When i purchased this dagger the scabbard was missing but i have manged to obtain an original scabbard from the 1930's which is the correct style for the knife. A scarce Nazi rally knife from a rare and very desirable maker who are well known for there engraved blades. [Condition: Exc++]
ITALIAN FASCIST MVSN CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER.
This is a very nice example of a late 1930s Italian Fascist MVSN leaders dagger. Fine condition silver eagles head hilt, black grip plates are perfect, the obverse side features gilt Fascist insignia. Mint plain blade. The black scabbard paint is in superb condition with about 98% original paint remaining, the scabbard fittings are in fine condition. Complete with gilt metal chain hanger, the top catch features large closed wing eagle and letters SPQR and below this the letter M for Mussolini. A superb example, the nicest one I have owned for many years. [Condition: Near Mint]
VICTORIAN BRITISH ARMY OFFICER CAMPAIGN DRESSING BOX.
A very nice high quality dark brown wood box with all corners reinforced with brass in the British officer campaign furniture style.The box opens to reveal fitted compartments with all original fittings,such as several cut throat razors,bone handled shaving brush,tin for shaving cream,scissors,button hooks.The interior of the lid can be removed to reveal a large mirror,contained in the lid is also an original photograph of the owner in officers uniform wearing his sword.The box dates to the 1850/80s period.The lock is in working order and it is complete with the original key. [Condition: Exc++]
BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOON FLINT LOCK MILITARY PISTOL.
A large impressive Georgian military cavalry pistol.The flint lock mechanism is in good working order, the lock plate is engraved, TOWER with GR and crown and with military crowned arrow issue stamp.The brass side plate is engraved with unit store numbers 5.0.47.The wooden frame is in excellent condition and it is stamped with an issue stamp and it is complete with all brass fittings to include large brass butt cap, there are several very small and insignificant old chips from the woodwork close to the butt cap.This is a really impressive British military Dragon pistol dating to about 1815.