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A very early example of a 19th Century Finnish Pukko Knife and Scabbard.    These distinctive knives are associated with Finland and other parts of Sandinavia and are still manufactured in these areas.  They come in a variety of hilt styles and this knife is distinguished by the deep carving of scrolling foliage to the birchwood hilt.  The blade is double-edged and plain.

Pukko carving very important

In Finland and northern Scandinavia,the carving of the Pukko’s hilt is very important and great pride is taken during this process.  Over generations, this knife has become intimately tied to Nordic culture.  The knife comes complete with its original leather scabbard.  Condition of the knife is good for its age – some wear to the blade.  A rare early find.  Blade length is 2.75 inches (6 inches overall).

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An excellent condition Wilkinson Sword Hunting Military Knife.  Have tried to find a comparable example in my books and on the net but have drawn a blank.  The quality of the knife is excellent and comprises a hardwood grip that is made up of a series of individually placed and laminated strip of wood – see the images.

Blade of excellent quality

The blade is of top quality and has a extremely sharp edge and point.  The blade is thickly coated in plated metal.  The blade is maker marked to the blade forte.  The knife comes complete with a thick, black leather scabbard with tie down button strap.  Condition is mint and unissued.  Blade length of the knife is 6 inches (11 inches overall).  A very attractive knife and especially comfortable in the hand.

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A very well made Mid-20th Century German Utility Knife and Scabbard.  This is a Solingen (German) utility knife that comprises a series of knives and tools, including a saw, blade and corkscrew.  The blade is engraved with the motto, “PREMIUM STEEL HAMMER FORGED SOLNGEN GERMANY”.

Complete with leather scabbard

The grip is made from staghorn and the main blade is double-edged towards the end of the blade and with a small sawtooth near the blade forte.  The knife comes complete with a leather scabbard.  Blade length is 5.25 inches (8.5 inches overall).

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A very impressive US Mountain Man Indian Wolf Jaw Knife.  This is a large knife that would have been carried by a hunter in the far north of the United States and in the wilderness areas of the country.  It is associated with Indian tribes and mountain men who choose to live in the mountains and wastes of such areas as Alaska.  The knife was probably made in the 20th Century but cannot be certain as to its exact date of manufacture.

Wolf Jaw hilt

Is certainly of high quality and comprises a large wolf jaw hilt that retains a number of wolf teeth.  The blade is large and wide and wickedly sharp.  The knife comes complete with a thick leathet, stitched scabbard.  Condition is excellent throughout.  Blade length is 6 inches (12 inches overall).

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A nice example of a C.1770 English European Copper-hilted Dagger.  This is a good sized and weighted military dagger that dates from the end of the 18th Century and from the quality of its manufacture, would guess that it was carried by an officer.  It comprises an attractive copper grip of spiral, fluted form that is attached to a double-edged plain blade.

Hilt of smallsword style

The style of the grip is very similar to the hilts of contemporary smallswords, although I don’t believe that this has come from a smallsword because there is no evidence of a hole at the pommel where the knucklebow would have been attached.  Condition is excellent and it is very comfortable when held in the hand.  Similar examples (particularly blade profiles) of these American Revolutionary War period knives can be seen in George C. Neumann’s, Swords and Blades of the American Revolution.  Blade length is 7.5 inches (11.5 inches overall).

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An excellent example of a Prussian Model 1852 Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This model of German cavalry sword was carried from the mid-19th Century and right through to the First World War.  It is of very sturdy construction and would have been carried by heavy cavalry troopers.  This sword, like most Model 1852’s is regimentally marked to both the hilt and the scabbard and appears to have been re-issued a number of times as was common during its service life.  The sword comprises a large open, bowl hilt and ribbed leather grip.  The hilt retains its original leather finger loop that was used to keep a strong hold onto the grip – in most cases, these loops have been lost or rotted away.

Sword comes complete with scabbard

The blade is plain and slightly curved.  Comes complete with a heavy steel scabbard.  Condition of the sword is very good overall – there aresome edge nicks to the blade that have been  sharpened down near the point.  Blade length is 34 inches (40 inches overall).

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An excellent C.1900’s Kings Own Scottish Borderers Cross-hilted Broadsword.  This sword would have been carried by an officer in the regiment and dates from the early years of the 20th Century and was carried during the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910).  The cross-hilt was introduced during the latter years of the 19th Century as a practical alternative to the rather cumbersome basket hilt that was traditionally carried by Scottish Highland infantry officers.  It could be used both as a fighting sword and also a dress sword.

Condition of the sword is excellent

In later examples such as this one, the hilt was interchangeable with the basket hilt by the unscrewing of the pommel.  Condition of the sword is excellent and the grip retains all of the original fishskin and twistwire.  The blade is etched with numerous regimental motifs, royal cypher of King Edward VII and royal crown.  The blade is also etched with numerous battle honours of this famous regiment.  To learn more about this very old British infanty regiment please go to HERE.  The sword comes complete with its original nickel-plated scabbard.  Blade length is 33 inches (39.5 inches overall).

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A seldom seen and ultra rare C.1770’s American Revolutionary War Officer’s Smallsword.  This sword would have been carried by an American officer during the conflict and was manufactured in America by a local blacksmith and comprises a home-made and strikingly simple iron hilt of typical American form.  The blade is most likely of European origin and would have been mated with the hilt in the field.  The blade is older than the hilt and probably from an earlier (c.1740’s) discarded smallsword that has been utilised during the conflict.  This was very common, particularly with American troops who had difficulties accessing new weapons and were very resourceful in re-using older and redundant swords and firearms.

Traces of the original etching to the blade

The blade has traces of its original etched decoration near the blade forte and includes hunting scenes to both sides.  The grip is bound with steel twistwire.  This type of American smallsword is featured in the seminal work on edged weapons carried during the American Revolutionary War – Swords and Blades of the American Revolution by George C Neumann.  A very similar example is pictured in his book – see images below.  Blade length is 30.5 inches (36 inches overall).

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An interesting Antique Islamic Decorated Brass Box Casket.  This brass box probably dates from either the end of the 19th Century or into the early years of the 20th and comprises an extensively decorated lid and sides.  The decoration includes the use of Islamic script and I would guess that it has some religious or Koranic significance.  The lid of the box is held together with a thin brass clasp.

Geometric designs to the inside of the box

Inside the box there is a softwood lining with inlaid geometric designs.  Condition of the box is good overall and it has a good used and rustic look.  Dimensions of the box are 10 inches (width) and with a height of 4 inches.

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A fine example of a 19th Century Austrian Bohemian Decorated Glass Vase.  Probably produced in either Austria, Bohemia (Czechoslovakia) or even Germany.  The style is typical of the mid-late 19th Century and comprises a deep green glass body that has been profusely decorated with gilt floral patterns.  The end of the vase is ruffled and splayed.

Condition of the vase is excellent

At the base of the vase the glass has been deeply cut into a series of channels and produces a very attractive effect.  Condition of the vase is excellent with no damage that I can see.  Am surprised that after all these years the condition of the gilt is so fine – no serious rubbing or wear.  With the correct light on the vase it would make a stunning display piece.

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An original example of a Scottish 19th Century Named Ship’s Barometer.  This is a barometer from the two-masted Yawl, the “Bon Ami, that was sailing in Scottish waters and based at Ferrydean, Montrose, Scotland.  To find out more about the Yawl type of vessel please go HERE.  The barometer came with some detailed information that states the date of the ship’s career as being around the 1860’s to the end of the century.  The skipper of the boat was David Coull and an interesting sidenote is that another relative by the name of Charles Coull was killed on board when lightning struck the mast.

Barometer in excellent condition

The barometer is in excellent condition but I have not tested it.  The white face is in fine shape and is maker/location marked to “Dundee”.  Diameter of the barometer is 5 inches.  Will supply paperwork that comes with the barometer.  A nice display piece and example of Scottish maritime history.

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Highly unusual German WW2 Army Christmas Colour Decorated Paper Bag for Troops.  An original and unique WW2 German Army colour printed paper bag issued to serving troops in Belgium and France.  Can’t imagine that many of these have survived and have never seen one before – I purchased it many years ago amongst a large group of papers from a soldier in the Royal Army Service Corps during WW2 who had brought this back home from service in France and Germany.

“Frohe Weihnacht”

With decorated Christmas tree and map of the area behind and motto of “Frohe Weihnacht” or “Merry Christmas”.  Interestingly, the original date of 1942 has been overstamped with the date 1944 –  no doubt an economy measure.  In good condition considering its fragility.  Size is 12 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (width).  Have another example for sale – see my other listings.

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Highly unusual WW2 German Army Colour Decorated Xmas Paper Bag.  An original and unique WW2 German Army colour printed paper bag issued to serving troops in Belgium and Northern France.  Can’t imagine that many of these have survived and have never seen one before – I purchased it many years ago amongst a large group of papers from a soldier in the Royal Army Service Corps during WW2 who had brought this back home from service in France and Germany.

“Christmas in Belgium and Northern France”

With decorated Christmas tree and map of the area behind and motto of “Christmas in Belgium and Northern France”.  In good condition considering its fragility.  Size is 12 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (width).  Have another example for sale – see my other listings.

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English Dated 1690 Naval Cutlass Sword.  Probably one of the earliest English naval cutlasses that you are likely to come across.  This very fine piece is in excellent condition and comprises a brass, fluted shell guard and rounded pommel with prominent tang button.  The grip is made from a dark hardwood and is all original.  What makes this a fascinating and very rare sword is that the sword is dated to 1690 at the blade forte.

Impressive blade with deep maker’s mark

There is also the letters “WG” next to the date and to the reverse there is a deep maker’s stamp.  The blade is impressive and of large proportions, with a typical cutlass-type swelling of the blade towards the point.  Both blade and hilt are rock solid with no movement and have always been together.  Blade length is 30 inches (35 inches overall).  See my other listings for an excellent late-17th Century English hunting/naval officer’s hanger.

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A very fine C.1800 Antique Bronze Indonesian Lantaka Cannon.  These small and versatile cannon was mounted on boats and used by both local natives and also pirates.  The barrel is decorated with geometric designs and the end of the barrel is extremely flared.  Condition is pretty good for its great age -one of the trunnions is broken.

Comes complete with a varnished wood display stand

The Lantaka cannon comes supplied with varnished wooden display stand.  Length of the cannon is 23 inches.  This cannon is extremely heavy as it is made from solid cast bronze so will have to charge commensurate shipping.

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A terrific C.1690’s English Hunting Naval Officer’s Hanger Sword.  This sword is of a type that was popular during the late-17th Century and was initially carried by hunters in the field but it also became the weapon of choice for English naval officers.  This was because of its handy size on board the crowded deck of a man-o-war – these hanger swords were far more manoeuvrable in the hand than contemporary smallswords (although these were still carried by some officers).  The sword comprises a staghorn grip and distinctive fluted pommel and decorated shellguard, featuring a ne-classical figure, foliage and human faces.

German King’s Head stamp to blade

The blade is flat-backed and deeply stamped to both sides with a King’s Head – this was a common sword makers mar of Solingen, Germany and normally associated with the Wundes family of sword makers.  During this time, many German sword blades were exported to England where they were fitted with brass hilts.  This is probably an example of this.  Condition od the sword is excellent – no damage or repairs.  A very fine piece.  Blade length is 18 inches (24 inches overall).

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An original and unusual c.WW1 alloy-hilted military fighting trench knife dagger of a type carried during the First World War.  Not sure of the country of origin with this one as it was probably made in theatre so is probably a one-off.  Have seen these carried by both British, French and German troops.  The style was also carried through to the 2nd World War.  The hilt is made from shaped alloy and with a copper wire ferrule.  The alloy probably came from war materiel that was lying about the battlefield.

Blade of stiletto type and with wicked point

The dagger is actually quite well made and this is especially so with the blade that is double-edged and with a wicked point.  In good overall condition.  Blade length is 7.75 inches (12 inches overall).

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An interesting and unusual early 19th Century British European Officer’s Sword.  It has quite an elaborate hilt design although I have noted the same decorative features on knucklebows of English infantry officers’ swords of the Napoleonic period.  The blade is single-fullered and plain with no markings that I can see – this is not unusual for swords of this period as many were not actually made in Britain but produced in large quantities in Germany and exported in Britain where they were hilted.  Many of these swords are unmarked.

English hanger blades of the late-18th Century

The blade is reminiscent of English hanger blades of the late-18th Century, especially with regard to the deep, single fuller and slightly curved blade that is double-edged towards the point.  Cannot see any markings which is not unusual in swords of this period.  No scabbard.  There are few age cracks to the hilt – see pics.  Blade length is 28.5 inches (34.5 inches overall).

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A good example of a 19th Century German export Cavalry Trooper’s Sword These swords were produced in large quantities and sold to both sides during the Civil War due to shortages in the home market and the inability of the industries to produce enough swords to meet demand.  The sword comprises a brass, three-bar hilt and leather wrapped grip.  The blade is unmarked – this was very common, particularly when European sword manufacturers did not want to advertise that they were (in some cases) “smuggling” in these swords through naval blockades.

Condition of the blade is excellent

Condition of the blade is excellent with no pitting whatsoever – retains all the original polish.  The leather grip has some wear in places.  Comes complete with scabbard that is stamped to the shoe with a crowned B.  Blade length is 36 inches (41 inches overall).

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A superb example of a Scottish 19th Century Gordon Highlanders Basket-hilted Broadsword to an officer in the 5th Volunteer Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders.  The blade is extensively decorated with regimental designations and a royal “VR” cypher and scrolling foliage.  It is also etched with the owner’s initials near the blade forte.  The initials are intertwined in a complex manner typical of the period and once deciphered it would not be too difficult to find out who the officer was because the battalion would have been relatively small.

Basket hilt retains original liner

The basket-hilt is also in fine condition and retains its original felt and buckskin liner.  Also comes complete with its original scabbard that fits perfectly.  If you want to get just one good example of this iconic Scottish military sword, then this is the one.  A very nice sword.  Blade length is 32 inches (39 inches overall).

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