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 handy tool was designed to open up cigar boxes and can fulfill multiple functions.
It’s silver plated, features a horn handle and is equipped with a hammer and nail pullers.
It would be the perfect gift to any cigar enthousiast!
After more than a century the tool 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!
This characteristic instrument was once used to navigate at the open sea.
It features multiple lenses making it possible to measure the angle between an astonomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.
It would be the perfect addition to display in your nautical collection!
After more than a century the sextant is in used condition and shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it in my eyes!
Measurements:
Width: 11 cm
Length: 12 cm
Depth: 6.5 cm
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
Antique 1930′ Carl Zeiss Jena Deltintem 8×30 binoculars
These antique binoculars were manufactured in the German city of Jena by Carl Zeiss, a company that over the years got famous for the high quality lenses & optical systems!
The level of craftmanship that was put into these binoculars is hard to find in modern optics and is life-lasting!
It stills shows its serial number of 1018412, which indicated they should be made in the year 1930.
These binoculars would make the perfect gift to any enthousiast of optics or binoculars!
After almost a century the binoculars still remain in good condition and only show minor signs of use. The subtle patina it acquired over the years only adds to its charm!
Antique 1926′ Carl Zeiss Jena Marine Glas 6×30 binoculars
These antique binoculars were manufactured in the German city of Jena by Carl Zeiss, a company that over the years got famous for the high quality lenses & optical systems!
The level of craftmanship that was put into these binoculars is hard to find in modern optics and is life-lasting!
It stills shows its serial number of 695057, which indicated they are made in the year 1926.
These binoculars would make the perfect gift to any enthousiast of optics or binoculars!
After almost a century the binoculars are in worn condition and show signs of use. Over the years they acquired a patina which only adds rustic charm to them in my eyes!
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.
These antique binoculars were manufactured by the German company of Vöigtlander, a company that over the years got famous for the high quality lenses & optical systems!
The level of craftmanship that was put into these binoculars is hard to find in modern optics and is life-lasting!
These binoculars would make the perfect gift to any enthousiast of optics or binoculars!
After almost a century the binoculars still remain in good condition and only show minor signs of use. The subtle patina it acquired over the years only adds to its charm!
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 rugged rack was issued by the Swiss military in the 1950’s. It features a wooden frame, multiple leather straps and a leather covered back cushion.
It would be a cool piece to display in your cabin or lodge but would also make the perfect base for a taxidermy pack mount!
After 70 years the rack 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!
Measurements:
Height: 74 cm
Width: 32.5 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Vintage 40’s WWII Swedish army issued M1909 winter parka
Originally these sheepskin lined coats were issued by the Swedish army to their troops to withstand the freezing winter tempretures of Scandinavia!
These parkas have gained iconic status for their rugged design and quality! They are called ‘Livpäls’ by the Swedes which means ‘a coat for life’ and they seem to live up to that name!
The jacket is made by de Swedish military supplier Mats Larsson.
It is the ultimate winter coat and can still be worn!
After 80 years the parka still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear and use. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds more character to it!
Men size Medium / Large
Measurements:
Chest width: 55 cm
Shoulder width: 47 cm
Back length: 88 cm
Antique 1887′ French winter fashion advertising poster
This poster used to advertise the newest winter collection of a French clothing store in in Boulevard des Italiens, one of the busiest boulevards of Paris!
It was printed in 1887 and shows multiple ladies & gentlemen in classic 19th century clothing. It comes in a gilded frame.
It would be the perfect piece to display in your clothing store or classic style interior!
After more than a century the poster is in worn condition. Over the years both the painting and frame acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to them in my eyes!
The plaster on the gilded frame it has crumbled a bit over time, I treated it with a thick layer of varnish to prevent it from eroding any further.
