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.
GERMAN THIRD REICH ZYKLON B POISON CANISTER PAPER LABEL.
An original and very rare Zyklon B paper label removed from a metal can that would have originally contained this infamous Poison as used at certain SS Concentration Camps. The history of this substance is very well known so no reason to go into it further. Shows considerable age and wear but a very rare paper item to find. Exc
IMPERIAL GERMAN CHILDS CAVALRY SWORD.
Almost identical to a full size army officers sword but considerably smaller, measuring only 27 inches or 68cm long. The quality of this example is extremely high and much better than most. Gilt lions head hilt, the crossguard shield features crossed sword in the cavalry style and the tip of the crossguard features a second lions head. The fish skin grip is in excellent condition. The blade shows some age spotting but no pitting, the tip of the blade is blunted so it can not harm which most children\'s sword are. Black painted scabbard. The full size sword is for a size comparison and it is not included in the price. Children\'s swords are rare and hard to find. Exc++
ANTIQUE MINIATURE SILVER SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD.
This superb quality and highly detailed miniature late Victorian silver sword measures approcamatly 18 cm or 7 inches long and is designed as a Scottish basket hilt highland officers sword. Superb detail to the basket hilt which still retains the original red lining just like the full size sword will often have. long silver blade with British makers initials and silver hall marks for Birmingham 1901. Produced as a letter opener probably for an officers desk. Near mint.
WW1 BRITISH ROBINS DUDLEY FIGHTING KNIFE COMPLETE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.
Metal handle with knuckle protector, the bottom of the grip is stamped with the makers name, ROBINS DUDLEY. The blade shows some age marks but it is still in good condition and could be cleaned if required. Complete with original brown leather scabbard which still retains the retaining strap and brass button. A rare WW1 British fighting knife. Exc++
VICTORIAN ROYAL NAVAL SILVER HALLMARKED MIDSHIPMANS WHISTLE.
Superb silver example featuring engraved floral decoration and the anchor and Royal crown. Silver hallmarks for, Birmingham 1879 and with makers initials H & T. It is very rare to find a silver hallmarked Bosuns / midshipman\'s whistle as most are plated. Near mint.
BRITISH MILITARY WW1 BLACK JACK.
Brown woven long leather black jack with weighted top and loop to the other end. Because this is a weapon photo ID is required to confirm age. Near mint.
DR GOEBBELS NOTE PAPER.
A single sheet of un-used note paper from Dr Goebbes office. White sheet of paper with black printed title and blind embossed state eagle and swastika seal. Der Reichsminister fur Volksauftlarung und Propaganda. Berlin W8 Wilhelmplatz 8-9 Fernsprecher 110014. A very rare letter head to find, it is certainly the first one I have owned to Dr Goebbels as items associated with him are very rare. Exc++
CASED SS 8 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL.
This superb SS medal is in mint condition and showing superb detail with all original finish remaining and it is fitted with the correct style bevelled ring and tea drop suspension loop. Complete with blue silk ribbon which is also in mint condition. The issue box has the SS runes to the cover of the lid, the box shows slight age wear but over all it is still extremely nice. Medal and ribbon are mint and box is Exc++
LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS SWORD BY HELBIG COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
This is a superb very early example produced in nickel silver and which has fine black age patina as it has never been cleaned. The nickel silver pommel and crossguard features brass swastikas. The blue leather grip is in fine condition. The blade is really nice and it is in near mint condition, the obverse side is maker marked, F & A. Helbig Steinbach and also has a waffen amp stamp. The matching scabbard retains all original blue leather and it is fitted with matching nickel silver fittings and they have a matching black age patina. Complete with blue leather moon shaped hanger. A really attractive example, it would be very difficult to improve on this sword. Near mint.
SS OFFICERS SWORD BY KREBS COMPLETE WITH SS KNOT AND BLACK LEATHER HANGER.
All early nickel silver hilt fittings. The pommel is the correct SS type that screws into the hilt of the sword and not the tang of the blade (police swords the pommel always screws into the tang of the blade). The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with silver SS runic badge which is also in perfect condition. The under side of the hilt is stamped with the SS Kulturzeichen mark. The blade is in mint condition, the obverse side features the stamped Krebs Solingen Lobster trade mark. The scabbard retains 98% black paint, there is one very faint dent but it is very minor and not especially noticeable. The hilt has matching silver fittings, the top fitting has the SS Kulturzeichen acceptance stamp and the lower mount is the type held in place by pressure and not by screws which is the style normally seen on SS swords. Complete with black leather sword hanger and SS officers silver and black bullion sword knot with the SS runes to the stem. A really nice complete set. Exc++