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*Handmade* Glenn Avaritt Custom Made Bowie with Carved Stag Antler Indian Chief/Eagle/Bear Handle. 22496. - 22496
Glenn Avaritt is a renowned custom knife maker from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Established custom Knife maker with customers all over the world, Avaritt has been making knives ‘by hand’ for over 34 years (now retired). Avaritt learnt his trade from his late father-in-law ‘Aaron Van Esler’. This fine piece measures: 39 cm (blade length: 25 cm) The blade has a brushed finish and is un-used. The hand carved stag antler shows an Indian Chief in headdress to both sides and a Golden Eagle to one side and a Bear to the other. The U.S. Customs declaration with Avaritts signature and description for authenticity accompanies the knife. The price for this impressive piece from a renowned U.S. maker includes UK delivery. 22496.
£475.00

WW1 1914-1915 Imperial German Soldier’s Feldzug (Campaign / War) Private Purchase Fighting / Trench Knife With Stag Antler Hilt German Silver Fittings Etched Blade & Scabbard With Integral Belt Loop. Sn 22434:16 - 22434:16
An original German WW1 Feldzug Fighting / Trench Knife and scabbard, these private purchase weapons came in many variants offered in large quantities in period mail order catalogues such as Almas an outdoor pursuits company that sold hunting equipment as well as out of service surplus weapons (see pages 9 & 38 (for Feldzug etched examples) of German Combat Knives By Mery). The knife has a clean 5 ¾” long single edged leaf shaped blade. One side of the blade is crisply etched ‘1914 Feldzug 1915’. In English Feldzug means campaign and in other contexts means war. It has an overall length of 10 ¼”. The hilt is solid Stag Antler bone. The hilt has a ribbed German silver pommel cap and ribbed German silver ferrule above its re-curving brass finger guard. It is complete with its leather covered light alloy scabbard. The throat of the scabbard is fitted with integral leather frog which has a single belt loop original metal scabbard painted black which has a leather belt loop riveted to it. The leather of the scabbard is either 2 tone light brown, dark brown or has lost some of its dark colour over time. The price for this WW1 trench fighting knife includes UK delivery. Sn 22434:16
£295.00

Bowie Knife & Sheath by John Nowill & Sons of Sheffield. ED 2536. - ED 2536
The earliest record of the business is in the books of the ‘Cutlers Company on 27TH April 1700. This family company was first based in Meadow Street Sheffield but later moved to Scotland Street around 1840. It was in 1842 that the first of John Nowill sons, William, joined the business after finishing his apprenticeship. His maker’s marks of ‘D*’ and ‘CROSSKEYS’ remain the marks of the company to this day. This example has a 6” polished single edged blade with ‘scalloping’ (10 ½ “overall) which has been etched ‘BOWIE KNIFE’ with ‘* J. NOWILL & Sons Sheffield England Established A.D. 1700’ with the cross keys and *D trademark. The brass-coloured cross guard is below the lovely Stag horn grips which are held by three brass-coloured pins. The thick brown leather sheath is stamped ‘Made in England’ has an integral belt loop. The stitching and studs are in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2536. (Bowie/Middleton Knives)
£195.00

WW2 Era 1935 Pattern Alcoso (Alex Coppel), Solingen, Nazi German Army Officer's Dagger With Bullion Cord, Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 22441:3 - 22441:3
A nice original, Nazi German Army Officer's Dagger set. The dagger has a clean blade and the ricasso is very faintly marked with the Alcoso (Alex Coppel), Solingen name & trademark. It has the correct distinctive 'Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and grooved Bown / Orange hue 'phenol resin' grip with ornate Oak leaf decorated pommel. The Dagger has its original bullion cord and portepee. The cord has small areas of service wear to be expected. The portepee is clean and undamaged. Its original scabbard is decorated with a 'hammered' design and has 2 hanging ring mounts with Oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:3
£575.00

**RARE** ONE OF 7,000, 1960’s British Military Wilkinson Sword RJH Jungle Fighting Knife with Correct British 1908 Pattern Cavalry Sabre Handle & Scabbard. Sn 18667 - 18667
This is a scarce survival / fighting knife produced by Wilkinson Sword Co in the 1960's. Intended for the M.O.D approximately 7,000 knives were made. The M.O.D. didn't adopt the knife and they were eventually sent to the Far East and sold to the military as private purchase weapons (see page 123 of Flook's book ‘British & Commonwealth Military Knives). Our example has a clean polished 8” fullered Bowie blade and correct composite 1908 pattern Cavalry sword hilt which features chequered panels & thumb recess for grip. The blade is etched ' WILKINSON SWORD LONDON ENGLAND' on one side & ' RJH JUNGLE KNIFE' on the reverse. The hilt has the correct short brass finger guard and large brass pommel nut. The knife comes with its original brown leather scabbard which has an integral belt loop and retaining strap with press stud fastener. The scabbard has the correct ‘lift the dot’ stamped press stud fastener. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18667
£495.00

C1960’s Siebe Gorman Type Diver's Knife as Used by British Royal Navy Divers With Brass Scabbard Slotted For Belt Loop. ED 2532. - ED 2532
This is an excellent, original, Siebe Gorman type Diver's Knife and Scabbard as used by British Royal Navy divers. The knife has a clean 194mm long double-edged spear point blade with medial ridge (334 mm overall). The blade has no visible manufacturer marks. The blade is magnetic. The knife has a brass cross guard, ferrule & tang nut and has a ribbed & contoured grooved ebonite handle. The knife is complete with solid brass scabbard with belt slot. The knife fits correctly in its scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2532
£545.00

Post WW2 British Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons Sheffield Marked Commemorative Royal Marines Factory Nickel Plated 1st Pattern FS Commando Fighting Knife With Etched Panels & Scabbard. Sn 22422 - 22422
The Nowill familly are recorded as Sheffield cutler's since the 16th Century. The family traded under various names and Trademarks until John Nowill acquired the 'crossed keys' trademark in 1842. John Nowill retired from the business in 1847 - three years before his death on 24 October 1850 and the name of the business adopted the 'Nowill & Sons' name. Nowill & Sons made FS Commando Fighting Knives for the British War Dept. In 1947 The Sheffield cutlers F. E. & J. R. Hopkinson Ltd acquired the assets of John Nowill and Frank Mills and used their names & trademarks when making knives (see page 242 of the Sheffield Knife book By Tweedale). The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This post WW2 Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons marked 1st pattern FS knife was made to commemorate the Royal Marines Commandos. The 1st pattern hilt with correct 2” wave cross guard retains its original factory nickel finish and knurled grip. Its double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 177mm in length. The blade is clean undamaged. The blade has a blued and etched panel as found on original WW2 examples ‘The FS Fighting Knife’ on one side and the etched and gilt highlighted badge of the Royal marines with the Regiment’s motto in Latin ‘Per Mare, Per Terram’ (English: ‘By Sea, By Land’). The cross guard has Nowill & Sons name and Sheffield address together with Hopkinson ‘H’ within cartouche trademark and a stamped Broad Arrow mark as found on British War Department arms & equipment. It is complete with its black leather scabbard with nickel plated chape & integral belt loop with retaining strap & press stud fastener. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this attractive Royal Marines FS commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22422
£675.00

SOLD SOLD (17/06) **MINT**Cased Commemorative WW2 Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'Commando 1940-45' By Wilkinson Sword With Etched Blade. ED 2114 - ED 2114
The British Commandos were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British Army from soldiers who volunteered for the Special Service Brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries. Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe and from the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre to South-East Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia. All Commandos were issued with the iconic FS Fighting knife. This superb 3rd pattern FS Commando dagger was produced to Commemorate the British Army Commandos WW2 Service 1940-1945. The full size knife 294mm overall is in pristine condition. It has a beautiful 179mm blued blade etched on both sides with gilt foliate design panels. The ricasso is etched at the ricasso with the manufacturer's detail 'Wilkinson Sword Made In England' with their crossed swords legend and Queen Elizabeth II Royal Appointment all in gold. The 3rd pattern ribbed handle and cross guard retain all of their original gilt finish. The dagger is contained in its original wooden box with hinged lid covered in green leatherette material. The case has clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined in green felt & white silk & is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The exterior lid of the box is emblazoned with the Wilkinson Sword name & Crossed Swords legend together with the stylised image of a Commando shoulder title in Gold & 1940-1945. The silk lining of the case lists the WW2 Battle Honours & Military Decorations Awarded to the Commandos all in gold. The price for this excellent commemorative piece includes UK delivery. ED 2114
£0.00

William Rodgers Sheffield ‘I Cut My Way’ Trademark 'United States Land Of The Free Home Of The Brave ' Bowie Knife With Etched Blade, Coffin Shaped Stag Antler Scales With Ornately Hand Carved Cowhide Leather Scabbard. Sn 20983 - 20983
The Sheffield cutler William Rodgers was recorded in the 1852 directory. His trademark was ‘I Cut My Way’ together with mincing knife device. The company ceased trading towards the late 19th Century. In 1911 John Clarke advertised the trademark as his own & used it to good effect in the 20th century. The Eggington group acquired the trademark in the 1980’s. This William Rodgers Sheffield made Bowie Knife & scabbard are in near mint condition. The knife has coffin shaped Stag Antler scales, one mounted with brass escutcheon. It has brass finger guard with scalloped edges. The 9 ¾” Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped decoration on the spine. The blade has just some areas of light scuffs and staining. The blade is just under 2” broad at its widest. One side of the blade is etched with elaborate scroll work and wording "The United States America the Land of The Free and The Home of The Brave Protected by Her Noble & Brave Volunteers" and Americans Ask for Nothing but What Is Right and Submit to Nothing That’s Wrong’ In panels either side of a central panel bearing the American Eagle symbol. The ricasso is stamped on one side "William Rodgers Sheffield England"& the reverse has Rodger’s ‘I Cut My Way’ trademark. The Bowie is 14 ½” overall length. The thick, tan cowhide leather scabbard is in superb condition with deep cut ornate tooled foliate decoration to the front of the scabbard and its integral large belt loop. The rear has impressed wording ‘Genuine Cowhide All Hand Carved’ highlighted in gold. The price for this desirable Bowie by a famous Sheffield cutler includes UK delivery. Sn 20983
£475.00

**RESERVED**RESERVED** *English 'Fred James' ‘James & Lowe’ Sheffield Made Hunter’s Companion 'Land of The Free Home Of The Brave ' Bowie Knife With Etched Blade, Stag Antler hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel & Brass mounted Leather Scabbard. Sn 21334 - 21334
Before his death in 1986 Fred James was Sheffield's best known Bowie Knife maker. Fred James worked for George Wostenholm the famous Sheffield England knife maker who made many of the original Bowie Knives that were exported to the United States during the mid-19th century. When Wostenholm closed its doors, Fred apparently helped himself to many of the 19th century patterns, dies and stamps of his previous employer, and went into the business in the early 1970’s of making Bowie Knives himself. The examples of his work that were unmarked found their way into the “antique” arms dealers in the U.K., especially London. Many U.S. knife collectors were also fooled early on thinking that they were buying authentic 1850’s era Bowie Knives. Fred made/assembled knives with his wife Ivy, and for a while also had a Sandy Lowe who worked along with him. Some of his knives were also marked correctly Fred James, or James & Lowe. Today those Bowies stamped with either of these marks are very collectible in their own right and have a ready market among knife collectors (see pages 214-215 of The Sheffield Knife Book by Tweedale). This James & Lowe Sheffield made Bowie Knife & scabbard are in near mint condition. The knife Stag Antler hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel. It has an ornate brass finger guard and the 9 ¾” Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped decoration on the back edge (16 ¼” overall). The blade is 2” at its widest and is 6mm thick. One side of the blade is etched with elaborate scroll work and wording "America Land Of The Free and The Home Of The Brave" and Americans Ask For Nothing But What Is Right And Submit To Nothing That’s Wrong’ wither crossed banners of America & Great Britain. The blade also has the American Eagle and ‘Hunter’s Companion’. The ricasso is stamped "James & Lowe Sheffield". The scabbard is brown leather with gold foliate decoration and brass throat mount and chape. The throat mount has a frog locket. The price for this desirable Bowie includes UK delivery. Sn 21334
£0.00
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