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 Knuckle Dagger
British made Knuckle Duster knife thats in very good condition, the knuckle bow is made of aluminium with a plastic/ bakerlite checkered grips held together with two brass rivets. The scabbard is tan leather with the retaining strap fitting over the top knuckle and fastened with a press stud. Blade length is approx 5.5 inches, overall length ia approx 10 inches. Unmarked blade. UK and over 18 sale only.
British Lee Metford Bayonet and 1882 Pat Frog.
Nice untouched example of a Victorian Lee Metford bayonet, the bayonet is in very good condition, great blade that has various stampings on the tang, pommel is number stamped 534, wooden handle is in good order but is bruised in a couple of places, no chips. Scabbard has no issues, metal tip has lost its finish, top throat has a number 512 stamped into it, ive decided not to check the metal top of the scabbard for az number as the leather strap on the frog has not been moved in years. This good example bayonet is housed in a very nice and scarce 1882 pattern leather frog that has a London maker stamping to the rear, also has various regiment stampings but i cannot make them out. This type of frog was also used with the 1903 pattern webbing by the British army. Over 18, UK only sale.
Etched Commando Dagger With Ivorine Handle
Quite a scarce commando dagger with an etched blade and what appears to be an Ivorine/melomine handle. The etching has a Kings crown and the blade has a very good tip. The Ivorine hand has one crack to the top were a past owner has tightened the top bolt to far. Aluminium cross guard. The scabbard is what you see, its had a hard life and some additions. Ive been unable to find any refrence to this pattern dagger on the net.
Theater Made Dagger, Plexi Glass Handle
Dagger has been made from a German K98 bayonet blade, the handle has been fashioned out of aircraft plexi glass and copper banding, no chips to the plexi glass. The scabbard is scratch bulit out of leather, strap has two rivet fasterners, the long end of the strap has lost its tip, this scabbard is the original for the dagger . A good theatre made example. Not for sale to anybody under 18 yrs of age.
8th USAAF Sweetheart Brooch
Very nice British made sweetheart for the American 8th Army Airforce that was based in the UK. Condition is very good with no damage to the enamel. One you dont come across very often.
WW2 Japanese Military Saki Cup
Japanese saki cup thats in very good condition,ceramic body has no issues, slight rubbing to the gold painted rim, from the hand painted interior id say this was used by an artillery unit.
Italian Fascist Enamel Badge
1930's Italian Fascist button hole badge thats maker marked to the rear, the badge is in very good condition with no damage. A very attractive design.
WW2 Italian Fascist Fighter Wing Badge
Small enamel badge for the fascist 4th fighter wing. The badge has survived in very good condition exept for a small chip to the bottom right hand side. Rear pin in good working condition.
Italian ''GIL'' Youth Members Gilt Wolfs Head Co
Very nice Gold coloured Wolfs head collar badge as used by certain members of the Italian youth ''G.I.L'' orginisation.
WW2 Italian G.I.L. Youth Badge
WW2 example of an Italian youth badge showing a bust of Mussolini. Maker marked to the rear and in very good condition and toned from age.