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.
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL WITH OWNMERS SS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.
This is an RZM dagger but of very early production of 1934 and so produced in solid nickel silver just like the early maker marked dagger, all of the fittings have an attractive age patina as it has never been cleaned. The black ebony wooden grip is in fine condition with no chips or cracks, it is complete with eagle and SS runic badge. The nickel silver crossguards are in fine condition, the reverse side of the lower crossguard is not district marked but the underside is stamped with the owners SS membership number which is 271095. The blade features the SS Motto to the obverse side and the reverse side is marked, SS 121/34 RZM, this is the earliest RZM marked SS dagger that you can find as it dates from the initial production period, the edges of the blade have been sharpened in the past but this could removed if required, the very tip of the blade has also been re-pointed in the past but it is almost impossible to see unless pointed out (please see the last photograph to see a size comparison with another blade). Complete with a very nice black anodised scabbard with matching nickel silver mounts which have a matching age patina. Priced low because of the blade issues but if it the blade was in perfect condition this dagger would be valued at 4k so this is a bargain price. Exc+
SHORT MODEL NCO\'S PRIVATE PURCHASE POLICE BAYONET BY ALCOSO, COMPLETE WITH FROG.
These rare short model police bayonets were private purchase sidearms for senior police NCO\'S and they are considerably smaller than the standard police model bayonet, this example measures only 16 inches long (the standard model measures at least 19 inches long). Superb quality staghorn grip complete with Third Reich police eagle and swastika badge. Excellent detail to the eagles head hilt and crossguard. The blade is by Alcoso Solingen and it features the 1938 /41 pattern trade mark, there is some slight wear to the blade but it is still extremely nice. Black leather scabbard for town police with matching silver fittings. Complete with black leather police frog . The last photograph in the set is for a size comparison with a standard police bayonet, it is not included in the price but it is for sale separately. Condition: Exc++
RED CROSS LEADERS DAGGER WITH KNOT, MINT CONDITION.
All silver hilt fittings are in mint condition with fine detail to the red cross eagle and swastika cross guard design. Mint orange grip, the gip is slightly lighter under the knot as this part of the grip has been protected from sunlight, a rather nice feature to see. The blade is in mint condition and it is very impressive. The matching scabbard is also in mint condition with all silver platting remaining, the suspension holes are the oblong type, this is the scarce variation that has a single small screw at the very bottom of the scabbard to hold the internal scabbard weight in place, most do not have this feature and is probably a trait of a certain maker but who that was we do not know. Complete with silver knot. Mint and probably the best you will ever find.
EARLY SS OFFICERS LIONS HEAD SWORD BY ALCOSO INCORPORATING THE SS RUNES IN THE HILT DESIGN.
This very attractive sword is by Alcoso which is one of the excepted official manufactures of early SS swords as they are listed in the Alcoso 1930\'s catalogue. Highly detailed silver lions head hilt with small glass eyes, normally these eyes are coloured glass but these eyes actually simulate real eyes which is most unusual. Fine detail to the decorated backstrap and the knuckle guard is decorated with oakleaves, the crossguard features large and impressive silver SS runes on a stippled black background. The blade is in mint condition and it is by Alcoso Solingen, the Alcoso trade mark is the early Third Reich pattern. Complete with scabbard which retains about 70% original black paint. A very rare SS officers sword. Exc++
THIRD REICH 2ND MODEL RAILWAY LEADERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN.
The black celluloid grip is in perfect condition. The metal hilt fittings still retain much silver plating, the pommel displays the swastika and the crossguard features the winged wheel design, it also has the manufactures flaw in the crossguard design which all original Eickhorn example\'s should have. The near mint blade is by Eickhorn Solingen and features there 1935 / 41 model trade mark and it is the stamped pattern. The matching silver scabbard is in near mint condition. A very nice example of a rare dagger. Exc++
BRITISH KING GEORGE THE 6TH GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL WITH PALESTINE BAR, THE IRISH GUARDS.
Nice example with Palestine 1945-48 bar. 2719196 SJT .H.HOLLIS. I.G. (IRISH GUARDS). Complete with ribbon. Near mint.
BRITISH LATE VICTORIAN OR EDWARDIAN BRASS FIREMANS HELMET.
Very nice condition brass shell with decorative brass combe to the top of the helmet decorated on both sides with a fire breathing dragon. The front of the helmet displays a large helmet plate featuring cross axes over a fire hose design. Brass chin chain with out backing material. The interior retains 50% of the original leather liner. A very nice helmet which looks superb on display. Exc++
VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SILVER SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DIRK.
Large impressive antique silver mounted Scottish highland dirk dated 1901. Dark hard wood black grip carved in the typical Celtic design, the decorated silver pommel cap is inset with a large Scottish stone.The long impressive blade is in near mint condition and it is double etched with an attractive Scottish thistle floral design.The black leather scabbard is also in superb condition and it is mounted with four silver mounts which are all beautifully engraved with thistles and foliage designs, the scabbard is also fitted with the matching knife and fork set which are also mounted with matching Scottish stones.The reverse side of the top fittings is marked with the makers name, R.W.FORSYTH LTD EDINBURGH & GLASGOW, it is also stamped with a full set of Scottish silver hallmarks for Glasgow 1901 (the last year of Queen Victoria\'s reign). Antique silver hallmarked example\'s of these Scottish dirks are rare and so difficult to find and are in high demand. Condition: Near Mint
AMERICAN REMINGTON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
A very nice antique percussion 6 shot Remington revolver, model 1858 new model army in good working order. Blued steel frame, brass trigger guard and wood grip plates. The top of the barrel is maker marked, Patented 1858 New M.1858, Remington & sons, New York USA. A nice looking gun, a part of American history. This is a good large revolver measuring almost 14 inches or 35cm long. Exc++
ARMY OFFICERS SWORD BY EICKHORN, THE WRANGEL MODEL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION
This sword is in exceptional condition and it is from the Eickhorn Fieldmarshall series of sword modals and this example is the Wrangel model. The hilt retains almost 100% gilt finish and the detail to the army eagle and oakleath decoration is exceptional. The black celluloid grip is in mint condition. The impressive blade is in mint condition and it is stamped with the Eickhorn Solingen 1935 / 41 pattern trade mark. The scabbard retains at least 98% original black paint, the wear is mainly to the reverse side. The sword appears to be almost unissued and very rare in this condition. Near mint or better.