World Militaria

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SWORD.

Brass three bar basket hilt which is stamped on the reverse side 85. Black leather grip which still retains the grip wire. The long impressive blade is in excellent condition and it is maker marked S & K Solingen which is for Schnitzer Kirschbaum and they are a well known maker of weapons for the American civil war. Steel scabbard shows age and wear but no damage. Circa 1860. Exc+  read more

Code: 36939

SPANISH 1930's DAGGER.

A very nice Spanish stiletto dagger dating to about 1930. Celluloid grip with nickel silver mounts, the crossguard terminates with a birds claw at each end clutching a globe. Plated blade with foliage designs and with motto, SALVA VETA (life saver), the reverse side is stamped with issue or model number 5300 and trade mark which also incorporates the motto Salva Veda. Brown leather scabbard. Ci...  read more

Code: 36951

VICTORIAN SILVER TOP SWORD STICK.

A very nice Victorian cane. Pulling the handle from the shaft reveals an impressive 14cm blade which is stamped with the letter X, perhaps the makers initial. Decorative silver top in a typical Victorian style with full set of English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1890 and with the makers initials. Silver central band and silver tip to the cane but these are not silver marked. Very nice cond...  read more

Code: 36934

VERY LARGE WW1 BRITISH CRESTED CHINA TANK.

This is a very large model, much bigger than normally seen. The top of the tank has the town coat of arms for Southend on Sea. Base has model details and makers name, Swan China England. Size 7 inches long or 18cm. The last photograph is for a size comparison. Mint.  read more

Code: 36935

ADMIRAL LORD NELSON COMEMORATIVE JUG.

English stoneware jug produced in 1905 to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelsons death in 1805. Pale brown body with dark blue / green top and bottom with black printed central design of Admiral Nelson in uniform surrounded with flags, cannons and with title and dates. Doulton pottery mark to base. Height almost 8 inches or 20cm. Mint  read more

Code: 36937

VICTORIAN SWORD STICK WITH BRONZE FIGURAL HEAD OF DANTE.

The long wooden shaft is in excellent condition, pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a long lethal steel blade. There is some very old twine or string wrapped around the very top of the blade to make it fit tighter in the scabbard. Bronze figural pommel modelled as the head of Danti, the detail to the bronze modelling is exceptional. Danti was born in the city of Florence in Italy in...  read more

Code: 36926

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