World Militaria

BRITISH VICTORIAN MIDSHIPMANS DIRK BELONGING TO COMMANDER STEVENS.

Brass lions head hilt still retains some original gilt finish. The crossguard features naval anchor with Queen Victoria crown above, the reverse side of the crossguard is engraved with original owners name, P.R.STEVENS. The blade is double etched with long foliage panels featuring crowned anchor, Royal cypher and makers details, Beagrove & co Portsea, the blade has some minor age spotting but o...  read more

Code: 36966

VICTORIAN WALKING STICK OF THE ESSEX REGIMENT.

A very nice Victorian officers malaka wooden stick mounted with ornate silver top featuring the Regimental badge of the Essex Regiment and with title, 1st BATTN ESSEX REGIMENT, there are couple of old age dents but over it is very nice, it appears to be silver but it is not silver hall marked. Exc++  read more

Code: 36967

BRITISH BOAR WAR BRASS TRIVET.

Late Victorian brass trivet depicting British soldier in uniform holding rifle and with motto below, A GENTLEMAN IN KHARKI. Trivets were used in the home for holding kettles, tea pots of similar items which contained hot contents. Near mint.  read more

Code: 36964

SUPERB QUALITY VICTORIAN BRITISH SILVER HALL MARKED MINIATURE SWORD.

High quality silver letter opener designed as a sword. Four bar basket hilt with simulated silver fish skin grip. Silver fullered blade which is silver hall marked, London 1898. Size 5 inches long. Near mint.  read more

Code: 35640

JAPANEASE ANTIQUE TANTO DAGGER.

A very attractive silver gilt tanto dagger. The handle is beautifully engraved with floral decoration and also a bird in flight. The blade is in mint condition and it measures 17cm. The scabbard has matching engraved floral decoration with two flying birds and it is also mounted with the design of an animals head which is probably a Japanese family mon. Size 10 inches or 26cm. Slight handerlin...  read more

Code: 36959

BRITISH VICTORIAN YETAGAN BAYONET.

This is the model 1856/58 Yetagan sword bayonet. The bayonet does not feature any issue stamps and apparently some of these that are not marked were were used in the American civil war. Iron hilt with chequered composition grip plates. The rifle slot is tight so it might need some oil to release it. Long impressive blade has some old age marks. Leather scabbard is complete with metal fittings. ...  read more

Code: 36953

ANTIQUE IRISH OVER AND UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Double turn over barrels. The metal frame is engraved, Rigby Dublin and is also engraved with floral designs. The cock is in working order and it is very interesting as it is designed as a fish with scales and it even has eyes. Large impressive wooden grip with metal butt cap. The concealed trigger is in good working order. Circa 1840. Size 6 inches or 15cm. Shows light wear as you would expe...  read more

Code: 36900

ANTIQUE ENGLISH FLINT LOCK TAP ACTION PISTOL BY RICHARDS.

A very attractive double barrel tap action pistol. The frame is engraved with crossed flags and it is maker marked, Richards London. Proof mark to the underside of the pistol. The flint lock action is in good working order. Wooden grip is in excellent condition. Size almost 8 inches or 19cm long. Circa 1810. A good looking antique gun. Exc++  read more

Code: 36899

BRITISH WW2 ARMY OFFICERS SWORD.

Silver basket hilt showing light wear with King George the 6th Royal cypher 1936-52. Fish skin grip is in excellent condition. Plain steel blade is in excellent condition. Scabbard is the silver dress type with two suspension rings. It is much harder to find the WW2 version of this sword, most which you find are WW1 period. Complete with officers sword knot. Exc++  read more

Code: 36896

WW1 BRITISH OLD BILL POTTERY WALL PLATE DATED 1917.

The plate depicts old Bill in a shell hole in no mans land, with the title below, WELL, IF YOU KNOW OF A BETER OLE, GO TO IT. The reverse is marked, Made by the girls of Staffordshire during the winter of 1917 when the boys were in the trenches fighting for liberty and civilization. Mint condition.  read more

Code: 36888