Military Collectables

1950’s Knotmaster Ships Log.

A complete and in its original wooden box, Walker’s Knotmaster Log Model KDO Mk III. Most of the pieces are still in the original cellophane and it comes with instructions and oil bottle. Still very usable or an interesting collectable. The wooden box measures 12 x 6.6 x 6 inches high..  read more

Code: 28254

19th Century Prussian Infantry Hanger.

German infantry hanger and scabbard from around the 1880’s. it has a solid brass guard with a short downturned quillon. It has a good steel plain blade with no fullers. The blade is marked W K & Co for Weyersberg, Kirschbeum and Company and it bears the joint mark of the two makers, which was in use from 1883.
The black leather scabbard has a brass top locket and centre band with hange...  read more

Code: 28222

Early 20thC Cased Casella London Anemometer Air Meter

A finely balanced technical instrument made by Casella London to measure low speed air speed to 1000 feet, the anemometer measures air speed, air velocity or air flow and is used for sailing, water sports amongst other uses, this example comes in its original box with brass mount, the body is blackened brass and the wind veins are very finely balanced. It comes in working order and shows mild s...  read more

Code: 28278

WW1 Era Kaiserliche Marine Boatswain’s Whistle & Lanyard.

A WW1 era Kaiserliche Marine Boatswain’s white metal whistle or pipe attached to its original silver bullion lanyard. The lanyard medallion has been bound with maroon silk thread and has an anchor device to the front. It comes in excellent original condition, however both the whistle and lanyard shows signs of wear and use.
A very interesting and scarce piece, which measures 30 inches long.  read more

Code: 28373

Antique Spanish Navaja Ipaya Ibi Pocket Knife

A good antique Spanish made pocket/pen knife, the blade is marked Ipaya Ibi, the only one I can find of this type was sold through a Spanish auction. This example with a steel blade and wood hafts, one side inset with a white metal shape comes in good condition, the blade however has a nick in it and has been much sharpened, it measures 6.5 inches open and 3.75 closed.
Shipping to UK mai...  read more

Code: 28416

Three Generation Family Group to Lukey

A fantastic Victorian, WW1 & WW2 grandfather, father and son medals, now, this takes a little explaining so please bear with me.
The first medal, Victorian Volunteer Force Long Service medal, privately named to; No 7 Private Edward Lukey of the 2nd London Rifle Volunteers (dated) 14th January 1895. This medal was awarded for 20 years’ service in the volunteer forces. Edward Lukey enlist...  read more

Code: 28438

RMS Mauretania The Old Lady of the Atlantic Teak Letter Opener

A nice teak letter opener taken from the salvage of the decking from the RMS Mauretania known affectionately as ‘the old lady of the Atlantic’ and the sister ship of the Titanic, set with a brass plaque it comes in very good condition and measures 9.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 28453

WW2 Era Officers Bullion Para Wing Beret Badge.

Small bullion parachute regiment wings badge worn on senior officers beret. This one shows some signs of age and use but is still in good order. It measures 2.5 inches wide.  read more

Code: 28465

19th Century Large Bore Pocket Percussion Pistol.

A beautiful little 19th century pocket pistol, probably of Belgian origin. It has a high-quality walnut grip, a box lock with integral large bore barrel. It comes in wonderful condition; the lock works well and has a half and full cock. These were never an expensive pistol in its day, nearly everybody carried a defensive weapon in one way or another, streets were dangerous especially at night a...  read more

Code: 28574

WW2 Era Fighting / Utility Knife.

Horn Handled fighting come utility knife by William Rogers of Sheffield dating from the 1930’s – 40’s. it has seen a lot of use and looking at the size of the hilt, the blade may have been shortened. But still a nice interesting old piece which measures 8.75 inches long. Comes in a later good quality leather scabbard.
Shipping to UK mainland only  read more

Code: 28595