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WWI Officers British Sam Browne Holster for Webley MK VI .455" Calibre Service Revolvers. L 248. - L 248
A superb condition brown leather holster, dated 1915 for the Webley MK VI .455" Calibre Service Revolvers (The Webley Revolver (also known as the Webley Top-Break Revolver or Webley Self-Extracting Revolver) was, in various designations, a standard issue service revolver for the armed forces of the United Kingdom, and countries of the British Empire and the Commonwealth of Nations, from 1887 to 1970). It has a full flap cover with single brass stud and has a retaining strap with eyelet stitched to the body. It has a large rear belt loop with original brass bar and hook for attachment to Sam Browne belt rigs. All leather is rich and supple and the stitching is intact. The price includes UK delivery. L 248.
£195.00

WWI 1916 Imperial German J.M Eckart Ulmad Army Officer’s Leather Holster for the Luger PO8 9mm Parabellum Pistols. 21611. - 21611
An original WWI dated Leather Holster for the Luger 9mm Parabellum Pistols. Made from brown Cow hide, the holster has an integral leather pouch with stud fastener sewn into the inside of its lid for the Luger pistol stripping tool. The holster has a magazine pouch on its right aspect. The flap cover of the holster is secured by a buckle which functions as it should. The holster has a quick draw strap *age related wear but intact* with correct leather toggle. The inside of the flap is impressed with 1916 date and manufacturer detail ‘J.M Eckart Ulmad’ and ‘Lang’ (a previous holder of the holster) All of the leather and stitching are clean & intact. The price includes UK delivery. 21611.
£295.00

WWI Era British Officer’s Private Purchase 3 Draw Leather Bound Brass Telescope by Manufacturer 'Broadhurst Clarkson and Co Ltd of London. 10309. - 10309
In 1892 Alexander Thomas Clarkson went into partnership with Robert Henry Broadhurst. They made quality optical instruments. In 1915 trading as 'Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co’ the business was listed at Farringdon Road London. During WWI as part of the war effort, the company set up further telescope factories in Watford, and a lens-making facility in central London producing optical instruments for the British War Dept. This is an excellent British WW1 Officer’s Private Purchase 3 Draw Telescope. It is made of leather covered brass. It measures 29 ¾ ” extended and 10 ¼ ” closed. One draw is signed ‘BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO LTD 63 FARRINGDON ROAD LONDON. E.C’. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should, and the metal and leather are very good. The price includes UK delivery. 10309.
£275.00

WW2 British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.4 Mould Mark & Scabbard. Sn 21572:4 - 21572:4
An excellent original WW2 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced in 1942 (see Chapter 8 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This example has an undamaged ribbed alloy handle which retains its original blackened finish and a 166mm blued steel blade with medial ridge. The blade is sharp. It has a number 4 mould mark on the ribbed 3rd pattern alloy hilt. The dagger is complete with correct original leather scabbard in nice condition with external blackened brass chape and belt loop. The scabbard retains its elastic retaining strap and as is common its original 4 sewn on leather tabs have been cut back in the period. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21572:4
£575.00

WWI Commemorative Plaque for a Private Francis Shaw of the 1/3 Manchester Regiment with Accompanying Literature from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 13788. - 13788
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died in the two World Wars. The commission is also responsible for commemorating Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action during the Second World War. The commission was founded by Sir Fabian Ware and constituted through Royal Charter in 1917 as the Imperial War Graves Commission. The change to the present name took place in 1960. The plaque measures 6 ½ x 6 ½ “ *one minor are damaged-see images* mounted onto a hardwood shield shaped hangable plinth. The plaque is dated 1914-1918 ‘PTE Francis Shaw 1/3 MAN R REGT- WHO DIED FOR HIS KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR. In the inner circle it reads ‘WILMSLOW DISTRICT IN GRATEFUL MEMORY, with a shield with the Coat of Arms of Wilmslow emblem within. The literature states Private Shaws death date as 18th December 1914 and his grave number within the cemetery. A very poignant set which is worthy of further investigation. The price includes UK delivery. 13788. (2nd shelf stores)
£275.00

WW1 / WW2 Imperial German Army Mercator (Heinrich Kaufmann, Indiwerk, Solingen), DRGM Taschenmesser Trench Dagger / Utility Clasp Lock knife. Sn 21597 - 21597
Taschenmesser Clasp Lock knives were popular amongst Imperial German troops during WW1 due to their locking blade which allowed them to used as a fighting knife. Many saw service throughout both World Wars. (see page 33 item 123 of Stephen's book 'Fighting Knives'. This example is in very good condition. The knife’s single edged blade is 4" length & locks in place securely. The thumb operated locking bar works perfectly. The ricasso of the blade is crisply marked by the manufacturer 'MERCATOR' on one side and the reverse ‘Solingen’ (a trading name of the company of Heinrich Kaufmann, Indiwerk, Solingen). The blackened steel grip frame is crisply marked with the 'DRGM' quality mark and by the maker ‘Mercator’. The butt of the grip is fitted with steel lanyard ring. The price for this rare Taschenmesser Clasp Lock Knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21597 (folding knives draw office)
£345.00

Swiss Army WWII Dated Kern Aarau 6X24 ‘Armee-Modell’ Binoculars with Uniform Attachment Tab and Leather case. OPT 805. - OPT 805
The Kern & Co AG, Aarau company was founded in 1819 by Jakob Kern in Aarau. Kern learned in Aarau the profession of instrument maker He went to Munich, one of the former centres of optical research and construction of fine mechanical instruments and opened his own workshop after his return in Aarau. They supplied the Swiss Army with optical and navigation equipment during WWI/II. The leather case is made by Peenninger, Sattler, Stafa, C. Zurich which is stamped to the base along with the number 16. The case is thick leather and is in excellent condition with a nice patina. The straps, stitching and metalwork are in good order. The binoculars are stamped with the Swiss cross to either side of the frame along with ‘1940’ 6X24 Kern AARAU and Armee-Modell. They are also stamped with; No21989. The top lens caps are present and the lenses are in good order. The leather strap is good and the body of the binoculars are showing a good aged patina. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 805. (*German Binos box)
£275.00

WW1 Era French Navy Garreau Astele ‘Scissors’ Trademark’ Sailor’s Utility Folding Clasp Deck Knife With Square Tip Blade & Sail Stitching Needle / Spike. Sn 21598 - 21598
This WW1 Era French Navy Sailor’s Utility Folding Clasp Deck Knife is in very good condition for its age. The knife has a folding single edged 3 ½” blade with square cut tip for use as a screw driver or lever and also for safety on board ship. The blade is marked on one side by the maker or retailer ‘Garreau’ & what looks like ‘Astele’ (most likely a French surname and Region, town, or village) together with Scissors Trademark. It also has a folding heavy duty 2 ¾” long sail stitching needle / spike holed for thread. The knife has undamaged polished horn scales secured by steel pins. The price for this French deck knife worthy of further research regarding the maker or retailer includes UK delivery. Sn 21598 (folding knives draw office)
£325.00

*Large/Rare* German 1935-36 Iron and Steel works Helmet Factory Plaque. 14322. - 14322
In the aftermath of WWI Germany, weapons production resumed in 1933. This solid Bronze coloured plaque would have been hung in or around the steel and iron works factories which produced helmets amongst other items and machinery. The plaque measures; 24 ½ cm in circumference ,1 ¾ cm deep and weighs just under 2kg. The front bears a soldiers head wearing a steel helmet with the words; Eiserne Arbeit Stahlerne Wehr Sichern Uns Freiheit Und Ehr‘ which roughly translates to Iron/steel work to back us for freedom. Dated to the rear 1935-36 with turn of the year machine factory in German imprinted. There is a hanging ring attached to the rear also. The price includes UK delivery. 14322.
£495.00

Post 1852 Victorian English Wingfield Rowbotham & Co Sheffield Spear Point Bowie Knife With Stag Antler Scales & Scabbard. Sn 21625 - 21625
Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham were Victorian cutlers who before 1852 had premises at 82 Tenter Street, Sheffield. In 1852 the company changed name to Wingfield Rowbotham & Co (see pages 674 & 675 of Tweedale’s Directory Of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013 2nd Edition by Tweedale). This is an excellent original Victorian English Spear Point Bowie Knife by Wingfield Rowbotham & Co made sometime after 1852 when the company name changed. It has an 8 ¼” spear point Bowie blade and measures 13” overall. The blade is 4 mm thick. The blade is signed by the manufacturer 'Wingfield Rowbotham & Co, 82 Tenter Street Sheffield' together with 'Harp with Victorian Crown' Trademark. The blade has some light areas of staining and staining consistent with age and use. It has excellent undamaged Stag antler scales secured by brass pins. The Bowie has a flat, recurving steel cross guard with rounded ends. The knife is complete with its original leather open top leather scabbard with single belt loop. All stitching is intact. The leather has some surface wear in the bottom section near to its reinforced leather chape. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21625
£675.00

WWI 4 Draw Leather Bound Brass Telescope by Adie & Son Edinburgh. OPT 806. - OPT 806
Founded by Alexander James Adie (1775-1858), optician and instrument maker, partnership between Alexander Adie (w.1823-1834) & his son. Adie & Son were appointed by William IV, and manufactured domestic cistern barometers and marine barometers. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should, the telescope extends easily and smoothly into a 4-draw length. The brown leather caps and strap are in supple condition *break in main strap* with working buckle and secure stitching. Measuring 83 cm when fully extended (26 ½ cm closed not including caps). It is a lovely antique, possibly nautical use intended, telescope. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 806.
£295.00

**QUALITY MAKER**Post 1911 George V Or George VI Era Joseph Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield Spear Point Bowie Knife With Stippled Polished Horn Scales & Scabbard. Sn 21626 - 21626
Joseph Rodgers had an unsurpassed reputation for knife making in the 19th & 20th century. The Star and Maltese cross were granted to Rodgers by the Company in 1764 and both he and later his sons continued to produce quality knives throughout the Victorian era and into the 20th Century at various premises in Sheffield including the world famous 6 Norfolk Street. Due to the high quality of their work Rodgers & Sons were awarded Royal Warrants (see pages 522 to 530 of Tweedale’s Directory Of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013 2nd Edition). This is an excellent spear point Bowie made by Rodgers & Sons at their Norfolk Street premises sometime in the reign of either King George V or VI. It has stippled polished horn scales secured by steel pins & oval German silver cross guard (one scale has a small stable secure crack near to the top edge only visible on close inspection). It has a 7” spear point Bowie blade. The blade is clean & crisply marked on one side ‘J. Rodgers & Sons, No.6 Norfolk St Sheffield England’ together with King’s crown and Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (King George Rex). The reverse has their ‘Star and Maltese cross’ trademark. The Bowie is 11 ½” overall. The original brown leather open top scabbard with rivetted belt loop is clean and undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21626
£695.00
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