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**VERY RARE**ORIGINAL**STERILE**WW2 Era Special Operations Executive (SOE ) 'Escape Tool' Folding Pocket Knife. Sn 17897 - 17897
Described as very desirable and much sought after on page 48 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives By Flook and illustrated on the same page at plate 98, these rare escape knives were issued to members of the British SOE during WW2. This is an excellent original example. The knife of all steel construction features an integral wire cutter the arm of which is held to the body of the knife by a hinged shackle. It has 2 single edged blades one with thumb lug spur to assist one handed opening, three saw edge blades and a screwdriver head integral to the frame. All blades are intact. The knife has even aged patina throughout consistent with age and service use. As with most SOE equipment this piece is sterile with no WD, date or manufacturer marks. The price for this rare SOE knife includes UK delivery. Sn 17897 (in fs box)
£1,495.00

**RARE**Original WW1 British Robbins Of Dudley Alloy Hilt Trench Fighting Knife Push Dagger With Steel Knuckle Bow & Leather Scabbard. Sn 23645 - 23645
Robbins of Dudley were a metal working Company in Dudley Worcester England who at the outbreak of WW1 began making Trench Fighting weapons. This is an original, rare, Robbins Dudley WW1 trench / fighting knife push dagger with alloy handle, flat steel knuckle shaped bow and steel blade (see page 24 and illustration plates 32-34 of British & Commonwealth Military Knifes by Ron Flook where examples the same as ours are illustrated). The knife has a total length of 6 ¼” and the double edged blade with central blood grooves is 4 ¾” length. The blade is clean. The handle is marked ‘Robbins Dudley’. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard with correct retaining strap and single stud fastener. The rear has a riveted belt loop. The leather and stitching are clean & intact. The price for this rare WW1 trench fighting knife includes UK delivery. Sn 23645 (fs box)
£1,275.00

**MINT**Mid 20th Century Wilkinson Sword London Medieval Form Presentation / Prize Dagger With Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 23772 - 23772
These daggers were normally bought as presentation / prize knives to engraved with competion winners names and dates. Our near mint example has the correct foliate etched panels on one side of the slim blade with void centre to allow engraving. The ricasso has Wilkinson Swords name, crossed swords Legend and Royal appointment. The medieval style dagger’s blade is 11” length (15 ¾” overall). It has a cast brass finger guard with curved finials and brass pommel. Its ivorine handle has no damage. The dagger has its original brass mounted leather scabbard all clean and in good order. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23772
£295.00

Victorian, Rodgers Of Sheffield Cutler To Her Majesty Spear Point Bowie Knife With Open Top Leather Scabbard. Sn 23753 - 23753
Joseph Rodgers had an unsurpassed reputation for knife making in the 19th century. The Star and Maltese cross were granted to Rodgers by the Company in 1764 and both he and later his sons continued to produce quality knives throughout the Victorian era at various premises in Sheffield including the world famous 6 Norfolk Street. Due to the high quality of their work Rodgers & Sons were awarded Royal Warrants. This is an excellent Victorian Spear Point Bowie Knife by Rodgers made at their 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield premises. It measures 9 ¾” overall with a 5” spear point Bowie blade which is sharp and has just light staining consistent with age. The blade shank is signed on one side ‘Rodgers Cutler To Her Majesty’ and with Rodgers Star & Maltese cross trademarks. The reverse has Rodgers ‘No, 6 Norfolk St Sheffield’ address. It has an elegantly shaped polished bone handle and Grman silver cutlery hilt style pommel ferrule and finger guard. The dagger is complete with original brown leather open top scabbard which has a belt loop to the rear. The scabbard has a German silver throat mount and chape. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23753 (in Bowies box)
£395.00

*QUALITY*Victorian Era Savigny & Co London Scottish Dirk Form Spear Point Bowie Knife With Chequered Horn Scales & Folding Cork Screw With Original Leather Scabbard. Sn 23706 - 23706
Savigny & Co. was one of London's most prominent and historically significant manufacturers of high-end cutlery, pocket knives, razors, and surgical instruments. Operating for roughly 150 years, the firm’s tenure at 67 St. James’s Street marked its golden age during the 19th century. This is an excellent Victorian era Bowie Knife by Savigny & Co in its original leather scabbard and is in similar form to Scottish dirks of that era. The knife's 5 ¾” spear point bowie blade is clean and has a decorative scalloped section on the spine. The knife measures 9 ¾” overall length. The blade is marked on one side with the manufacturer’s name ‘Savigny & Co 67 St James St’ and has fullers either side. It has undamaged chequered horn scales secured by German Silver pins. The steel grip frame incorporates a folding cork screw. The knife is complete with original open top brown leather scabbard which has an integral single leather belt loop to the rear. All leather and stitching are clean & intact. The price includes UK Delivery. Sn 23706 (In Bowies box)
£675.00

**RARE, ONE OF ONLY 1400** British WD Military Issue 1951 Contract WSC (Wilkinson Sword Company) Kukri With Scabbard, Uniform Collection & 1944 Mess Presentation Tankard All To Lt R.T. Gibson 152 Indian Punjab Parachute Battalion. ED 2702 - ED 2702
This is a rare to find Wilkinson Sword Military issue Kukri. Wilkinson made only 1400 of these Kukris in 1951 (see page 124 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives by Flook) and a collection of Uniform to Lt R.T. Gibson (Mentioned In Despatches) 152 Punjab Parachute Battalion together with a 1944 dated white metal tankard presented by the Officer to his mess. These Kukris made in the traditional style to a high quality with the only unusual feature being a plated pommel cap. The sturdy military grade weapon is 16” overall with a wood scales which have raised bands and brass rivets. The curved 12” blade has the distinctive Kukri ‘notch’ near to the hilt. The blade has staining consistent with age. One side of the blade is correctly marked ‘51’ (1951) over ‘WSC’ (Wilkinson Sword Company). The scabbard made of wood is covered in black leather and has an integral frog. It has a blackened brass chape. The scabbard has just light surface wear consistent with age and use. The uniform consists of 2 Jackets, One Dress Waist Coat, 3 Pairs Of Trousers, all clean with all original zips, KC buttons and insignia. One jacket has a campaign ribbon mounter with Oak leaf indicating the Officer was mentioned in Despatches during his service. The uniform is UK small man’s size. Some of the Uniform has maker labels (illustrated). The Tankard is white metal and stands at 6 ¼” height. The tankard has a glass bottom. The metal has some small dents consistent with age. The body of the tankard has a 1944 dated presentation inscription (illustrated in the Images) together with engraved Para jump wings. The price for this collection with rare Kukri worthy of further research regarding the Officer includes UK delivery. ED 2702 (Staff note in box store room bottom shelf)
£2,250.00

Late Victorian Boer War Era British Officer’s/ Cavalry Horseman's Folding Clasp Knife By A. Barrett & Sons 63 & 64 Piccadilly (London) With Removable Rein Studs. Sn 23631 - 23631
Andrew Barrett & Sons were recorded as working at various London addresses including 63 & 64 Piccadilly, and are recorded in the 1865 directory (see page 20 of the London Knife Book by Flook). This is a nice original, English, London made Officer’s/ Horseman's Folding Knife by A. Barrett & Sons 63 & 64 Piccadilly. It has a large 3 ½” blade, 2 smaller blades, one with thumb spur, hook, shotgun cartridge removal tool, cork screw (tip absent) and gouge/ stone remover. It also has its two removable rein repairing studs. The blades are stamped by the manufacturer 'Barrett & Sons' & ‘63 & 64 Piccadilly’. The knife measures 5” in length when closed. It has German Silver scales one signed by the maker, screwdriver end and lanyard shackle. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23631 (folding knives box workshop)
£395.00

Victorian Christopher Johnson & Co Western Works Sheffield Hand Forged Saw Back Bowie Belt Hunting Dagger With Solid Stag Antler Hilt Brass Fittings & Later Bespoke Quality Made Open Top Leather Scabbard. ED 898 - ED 898
Christopher Johnson, who was born in Sheffield in about 1809, started his cutlery business in 1836 in Howard Street. The original partnership was apparently Christopher and Henry Johnson, which was listed in a directory (1837) as C. & H. Johnson, successor to Ward & Co, Howard Street (Broomhead & Ward). Later Marshall and Hibbert took over the business. In 1881, Marshall told the Census that the firm employed 167 workers (114 men, 14 boys, 30 women, and 9 girls). Hibbert’s calculation was ‘about 200’. In the late 19th century, the company operated at Western Works and Western Steel Works in Portobello, with a London agent in Victoria Street, London. In 1955, the company was bought by the famous Sheffield cutler Wostenholm. This is a nice late Victorian era English hunting Bowie belt dagger by Johnson Western Works Sheffield. It has undamaged curved solid Stag antler hilt secured ribbed brass ferrule and oval brass finger guard ball finials. It has a 6 ¼” single edged, spear point steel blade with medial ridge and measures 12 ¼” overall. The spine of the blade is 3mm thick & has a serrated bone cutting / file serrated section. The blade is just under 1 ¼” broad at its widest & has just light staining consistent with age & no damage to the cutting edge. One side of the blade is crisply signed ‘Johnnson Western Works Sheffield’ together with Flag ‘C.J’ on pole trademark. The reverse is marked ‘Hand Forged’. Its later bespoke quality made brown leather open top scabbard has rear belt loop and tooled decoration to the front. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 898 (Bowies box)
£375.00

**LARGE**Post 1952 John Nowill & Sons Ltd Sheffield Scottish Highland Regiments German Silver Mounted Dirk With Queens Crown Pommel Cap & Scabbard With Patent Leather Belt Hanger. Sn 23484:124 - 23484:124
This is an excellent, large, Scottish Highland Regiments Dirk. The impressive dirk has an 11 ¾” spear point blade. The blade is just under 1 ¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick at its widest and has a decorative scalloped section on the spine. The dirk measures 17 ¼” overall. One side of the blade is nicely signed by the maker ‘John Nowill & Sons Ltd Sheffield Est AD 1700’ and has their crossed keys and ‘*D’ trademarks. It has a bulbous hand carved woven effect Oak handle decorated with brass studs, large ornate German silver ferrule and Pommel cap with embossed Queens Crown. The leather covered wood scabbard is excellent and undamaged. The German silver scabbard mounts bear embossed Scottish Thistle badges. The rear of the throat mount has a fixed belt hanger/ frog bar which is mounted with a patent leather belt hanger with metal buckle. The price for this superb piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:124 (in FS box)
£395.00

Late Victorian Era, English Form Spear Point Bowie Knife With German Silver Fittings & Scabbard. Sn 23571 - 23571
This is an attractive late Victorian era spear point Bowie Knife. It measures 9 ¼” overall with a 5” spear point bowie blade which is sharp and has just light staining consistent with age. There are no maker marks on this Bowie. The excellent solid ivory hue composite grip is undamaged. The hilt has foliate panels. The cross guard and ferrule are German Silver. The dagger is complete with brown leather open top scabbard with belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23571 (Bowies box)
£375.00
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