A polished hardwood handle joins a honeysuckle twisted corkscrew shaft which weaves around itself from top to bottom. SOLD

A one of a kind 'POW' Matchstick Art Walking Stick. Matchstick art was commonly made by both German and Italian Prisoners of War during WWII. Whilst imprisoned in the UK many POWS would make Walking Sticks, Treen and Religious objects for the local community and as presents. SOLD

A rare variant and unique form. This peacock is of very good quality. With minor cosmetic damage to a few quills at the back of the specimen. It will make quite the talking piece for any home or Taxidermy collector.   SOLD

Hardwood shaft with monogrammed cantilevered two tone knob handle. Extending downwards to a solid indiscernible Hallmarked Silver Band. The cane comes apart in two pieces. The top half is hollow and holds 3 x brass pods.Each brass pod contains a badger hair shaving brush, shaving soap and two solingen straight razors. All of the brass pods retain the 'K' embossed on their covers. SOLD

Circa 1750 - 1790. With shortened two-stage barrel with turned girdle chiselled with a band of foliage, octagonal breech inlaid with silver scrollwork and struck on the top flat with two punzónes (originally gold-lined) of Pedro Estava of Barcelona. Foliate engraved tang, border engraved flat lock stamped with brass-lined maker's stamp. Decorated with a bow and quiver and with foliage on the tail, cock decorated en suite, moulded figured full stock. SOLD

A Walking cane of typical form made at sea by a Mariner. The shaft and pommel are inlaid with decorative hardwood inlaid embellishments and the pommel handle is further inlaid with dot work decoration. The tip is capped with a steel tipped brass ferrule. SOLD

Unusual key with contrasting differing teeth formation for different locks on opposite ends. SOLD

A Bakelite crook handle incorporates a steel cover which when pulled upwards reveals a measuring ruler to measure the wither height. Including the spirit level which is often missing. SOLD

Bronze breech and action, with bright turn off barrel. Private Birmingham proof marks. Decorated with stand of arms engraving and signed 'London' to the right side of the breech. Signed 'J & W Richards' to the left side. Sliding trigger-guard safety-catch, and walnut slab sided butt. Action working smoothly and in good condition.   Richards, Joseph (1800-1818) Shop at New Street, Birmingham, General Gunsmith.  (English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers - A.Merwyn Carey- Pg 82.) SOLD