Antique early 1900’s portrait engraving by Willem Linnig Junior
Willem Linnig Junior was a Belgian painter and engraver who lived from 1842 til 1890.
This engraving shows a portrait of his father, Willem Linnig, and is signed in the upper left corner.
It’s features a passepartour and a vintage oak frame.
The stately appearance of the portrait makes it a very decorative and characteristic piece!
After more than a century the engraving still remains in good condition
Measurements:
Engraving: 18.5 x 13.5 cm
Frame: 32.5 x 24.5 cm
Antique early 1900’s water color portrait of a cowboy
This antique drawing shows a characteristic figure wearing a cowboy hat and smoking a tobacco pipe.
His tough appearance makes him look like the Marlboro man!
It would be the perfect piece to display in your vintage style interior!
After more than a century the painting still remains in good condition but the paper has discolored a bit over time. The wooden frame shows some signs of wear but the patina it acquired only adds more charm to it in my eyes!
Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art bear carving
This tiny bear figure was traditionally hand carved out of one single piece of wood in the Black forest area in Germany and Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details.
This bear carving would be the perfect addition to display in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the wood carving shows minor signs of wear.
In my eyes the patina it acquired due to time only adds to it’s charm!
Measurements:
Heigth: 2.5 cm
Width: 2 cm
Length: 5.5 cm
This beautiful piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black Forest area of Germany or Switserland. It’s a real piece of local craftsmanship and was shaped like a bearded gnome that can break open walnuts by closing his mouth. The nutcracker shows beautiful details like his beard, facial features & his hat!
This unique piece would be the perfect addition to any Black Forest collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century this piece still remains in good condition!
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
It is treated with antique wax to give its surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This beautiful piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black Forest area of Germany or Switserland. It’s a real piece of local craftsmanship and was shaped like a gnome that can break open walnuts by closing his mouth. The nutcracker shows beautiful details like his facial features & his hat!
This unique piece would be the perfect addition to any Black Forest collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century this piece still remains in good condition!
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
It is treated with antique wax to give its surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This unique piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black forest area in Germany or Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details! The tiny trunk on the right can be opened and fits a small ink bottle inside.
This inkwell would be the perfect piece to display on your desk, in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the inkwell still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
Over time it acquired a subtle patina which only adds more charm to it!
Measurements:
Heigth: 14 cm
Width: 17 cm
Length: 13 cm
This antique spur is a true piece of old school craftsmanship and was wrought with high skill!
This unique piece would be the perfect addition to any collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century it still remains in good condition. Over the years it acquired a nice oxidized patina which only adds more charm to it.
The spur is treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This unique school chart shows a beatiful print of a hand painted condor with his prey.
It was printed in Germany in the beginning of the 20th century for educational purposes and has presumably served in a school.
It would be the perfect piece to display in a childs room or rustic style interior!
After more than a century the school chart remains in good condition but shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
This helmet was made by J. Compton, Sons & Webb LTD in London and was named “The Corker”.
It would still be the perfect cap to wear while riding your classic motorcyle but would also be very cool displayed in your garage of motorcyle shop!
After 70 years the helmet still remains in good condition but shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
It is treated with antique wax to give its surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This unique sign was hand forged by a black smith in the 1800’s. It presumably once decorated the facade of a shop or factory and shows the letters W, C and R.
It would be the perfect decor piece to display in a rustic style interior!
After more than a century the sign is on worn condition. Over the years it acquired a beautiful oxidized patina which only adds more charm to its rustic character! Also the cream coloured paint cracked over time, giving its surface a beautiful pattern. Sadly the right tips of the ‘W’ and ‘C’ are broken off.
The sign is treated with varnish to give the surface a protective layer, prevent it from rusting any further and giving it a subtle glossy finish.
This Arts & Crafts style matchbox holder was made by the Dutch metalware factory of Metawa in the city of Tiel.
It would be the perfect piece to display on your desk or side table!
After a century the matchbox holder still remains in good condition.
Over the years it acquired a sublte oxidized patina which only adds more charm to it!
Measurements:
Length; 11 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Diameter base: 8 cm
