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.
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.
The knife fearures a folding blade and oak handle with a characteristic brass anchor worked into it.
After almost a century the knife is in used condition and shows signs of wear. It has been sharpened so many times the blade has slowly worn smaller.
It is treated with antique wax to give its surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Length with blade folded in: 10 cm
Length with blade folded open: 17 cm
This multifunctional whistle is equipped with a compass.
This whistle would be cool to display as small decor or to make into an unique necklace!
After almost a century the whistle is in good condition but shows signs of use. Over the years it acquired a lovely patina which only adds more charm to it!
This unique tobacco pipe was carved out of meerschaum and is shaped like a detailed horse. It was made in the late 1800’s by the French manufacturer of Chacom Ecume Veritable in the village of Avignon.
The pipe comes with its original velour lined case.
It would be the perfect addition to any pipe collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the pipe is in used condition and shows signs of wear. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds more charm to it!
This unique tobacco pipe was carved out of meerschaum and is shaped like a detailed hunter holding a rifle. It was made in the late 1800’s by the French manufacturer of Chacom Ecume Veritable in the village of Avignon.
The pipe comes with its original velour lined case.
It would be the perfect addition to any pipe collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the pipe is in used condition and shows signs of wear. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds more charm to it!
Saddly the narrow end of the case has broken off.
This leather case stores a foldable cutlery set and was designed to be ideal for travelling.
It would be the perfect decor piece to any classic interior or gentlemans shop!
After almost a century the set remains in worn condition. Due to years of use it shows a nice patina that only adds to its charm. The croc pattern leather case is treated with leather grease.
Measurements:
Height: 11 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 3 cm
This foldable leather case with croc pattern contains multiple toiletries including:
-mirror
-large & small cloting brushes
-large & small glass flasks
-shaving foam case
It would be the perfect piece to display in your bathroom or in a barber/gentlemans shop!
After a century the kit remains in used condition and shows signs of use.
With multiple functions the “Parisienne” was a clever & ideal survival tool from the late 1800’s;
once folded out it can be used as binoculars, features a compass and a small mirror that can be used for making fire and signals. It also features a foldable handle in the middle.
This unique curiosity would be the perfect addition to any collection, or would be the perfect gift for the hiking fanatic!
The tool remains in good condition but shows signs of use. After more than a century its case, mirror and glass lenses acquired an oxidized patina which only adds charm to it.
Sadly the compass isn’t functional.
Measurements;
Diameter compass: 4 cm
Length tool: 10.5 / 12 cm
Width (folded open): 10.5 cm
