***NOW SOLD***A Lovely Quality Shinshinto (1781-1876) Tanto in Koshirae.

A wonderful early Shinshinto (1781-1876) example in mint Japanes polish and no Kizu (flaws). Wonderful Yakiba with much activity and interesteing Hada, etc. This example is Mumei (無名) , but is of the highest quality. Complete with full Koshirae and rwady to study, enjoy, research and display. This and many other Nihon-To (original Japanese swords) ...

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***New In***New Arrivals...

We have had some nice new arrivals in our antique shop... 1. Lovely Quality  Shinshinto Tanto in Koshirae 2. Beautiful Antique Japanese Scroll (7ft long) 3. Beautiful Antique Antique Japanese Scroll (7ft long) 4. Boxed Antique c1735 Signed Daisho Oda Satsuma Tsuba Set in Tsuchmei Finish 5. Antique c1880 Victorian Sword...

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***New In***Royal Marines Mess Dress Jackets and Waistcoats.

Royal Marines Mess Dress jackets and waistcoats all beautifully tailored and in mint condition. Just some of the uniform items we have in our antique shop here in delightful Devon.

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 Officers Sword by 'Kumazawa Kanetoshi' (熊沢兼俊).

A very nice original example of a WW2 Shingunto with part civilian mounts. Fabulous condition blade, as can be seen from the images. 'Sho' stamping to tang indicating a mill steel example. Mei/ Signed: 'Kumazawa Kanetoshi' (熊沢兼俊). Kumazawa Kanetoshi, born 'Murayama Kinoichi' in Gifu prefecture iin 1903 - he was a Jumei-Tosho for the Japanese army d...

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 c1940 Kaigunto Officers Sword.

c1940 example complete with original knot and double hanger Saya. The blade on this example is in excellent condition and quite heavy with a o-kissaki (large point) reminiscent of Hizen-To work, form and style. However, this example is a stainless steel handmade example and oil queched, which was most common with Naval officer's swords. Nakaga is p...

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***NOW SOLD***c1700 Mino-Den Kanemoto School Fully Mounted Wakizashi.

A great mumei (無名) late Shinto period Kanemoto school wakizashi in full koshirae. Typical Mino-Den workmanship and a complete package ready to enjoy, study and display. Beautiful Fuchi/ Kashira, Menuki and Kozuka. Magoroku Kanemoto (孫六兼元) worked in Akasaka in Mino Province around the beginning of the sixteenth century. He flourished during the Eish...

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***NOW SOLD***A Genuine and Rare WW2 Shingunto Company Officers' Sword Knot.

A rare WW2 Shingunto officers sword knot in excellent original condition. This is the company officers version and used by officer up to and including the rank of Captain. If you want a 'real' one here it is! These are rarely available... UK mainland postage included 

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***New In***A Poignant WW2 German Framed Memorial Medal Grouping.

A poignant  framed set here that displays very well with death card, photographs and medals as can be seen from the pictures. This item can be viewed in our antique shop here in delightful Devon!

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***NOW SOLD***A Selection of Original Nihon-To (Japanese Swords).

- Katana (top of rack)***NOW SOLD*** - Wakizashi (bottom of rack)***NOW SOLD*** Recently arrived selection of Nihon-To now available...some nice examples that are complete and ready to study and enjoy. Always new items arriving in our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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***New In***c1890 Antique Sudanese Spear with Original Shaft.

A superb example c1890 and with its original shaft, which is rare to find nowadays.  A great item that can be posted by our courier at extra cost to the client.  

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***New In***c1928 Vintage 'Diana' (German Made ) Air Rifle in Superb Condition.

A German made example and pre-war c1928. This very collectible item has got 99% of its original finish and is in full working order and in super condition. Over 18's only and collection only item.  A fine vintage example. 

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***New In***A Small Selection of Militaria.

***WW1 Mercantile Marine Pair of Medals - NOW SOLD*** Just arrived a nice selection of militaria and medals.  All are in lovely original condition and listed on our website under the relevant headings.  

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***New In***Presentation Porthole from HMS Brecon.

Porthole from HMS Brecon A lovely heavyweight example weighing 10 kilograms and with presentation plaque as can be seen from the pictures. In lovely condition and a real local piece of history! HMS Brecon was a Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel that served with the Royal Navy. Her pennant number was M29. Diameter: 297 mm Due to the w...

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***New In***WW1 c1915 German Folding Knife by 'FRIEDR.HERDER. ABR. SOHN SOLINGEN-GERMANY'.

WW1 c1915 German Folding Pocket Knife. A lovely quality example in excellent original condition. Maker marked by 'FRIEDR.HERDER. ABR. SOHN SOLINGEN-GERMANY'.  (Walter, 1973: 053.055)

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***New In***WW2 German Medals and Awards.

 ***WW2 German Mother's Cross In Silver with Issue Packet - NOW SOLD*** We have a very good stock of original WW2 German medals and awards, as well as Russian and Crimean items too!   Our stock is aways changing at our antique shop and we are experts on all things original WW2 German...

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***New In***A Superb Untouched WW1 Prussian/ German Belt and Buckle.

A Superb Untouched WW1 Prussian/ German Belt and Buckle. In wonderful original condition and complete with maker marked belt. This is probably the finest example one could hope to find.   'Gott Mit Uns' is a phrase commonly used in heraldry in Prussia and later by the German military during the periods spanning the German Empire, Wei...

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***NOW SOLD***Antique Victorian (20th June 1837 to 22nd January 1901). Rummage Sword Stick by 'MOLE, BRMM' (Robert Mole, Birmingham).

Antique Victorian (20th June 1837 to 22nd January 1901). Rummage Sword Stick by 'MOLE, BRMM' (Robert Mole, Birmingham). Victorian Custom officers briar wood rummage sword stick by 'MOLE, BRMM' (Robert Mole, Birmingham). The blade is of robust quality steel with a square cross section. The scabbard and handle are of briar wood with br...

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***New In***French Gras Bayonet and Scabbard.

A fine uncleaned example in super condition. Fully maker marled and dated to the spine of the blade, as is usual with these bayonets.  This and many other bayonets an be viewed in our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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***NOW SOLD***Regimentally Marked M1871/ 84 Bayonet.

German M1871/ 84 Knife Bayonet. A very nice original example in excellent condition. (Carter, 1984: 20) 

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***New In***Superb 1951 Dated Para Smock WD Marked and Dated.

Superb 1951 Dated Para Smock WD Marked and Dated. A wonderful example that has just come in from the family and in near mint condition. Superb manufacturer label, which is dated, etc (see the pictures).  Probably the best example of this period available today. Come and view it in our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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