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Antique 19th century victorian prosthetic lower leg
This wooden leg has actually been worn and made it possible for its wearer to walk again after losing his, or her lower leg. The prosthesis could be fastened by a leather strap on the wearers stump.
This is an unique oddity that would fit perfectly in a medical collection or cabinet of curiosities!
It makes you fantasize about its stories, perhaps it might have been of a pirate or captain Ahab!
After more than a century the prosthesis remains in used condition and shows signs of wear and time.
On the top part of the two iron bars used to be a second leather brace that could be fastened around the upper leg of its wearer but sadly this is missing. Also one of the leather straps tore off during the cleaning proces. I glued it back on.
The iron and wooden parts have been treated with antique wax and all leather parts have been cleaned and treated with leather grease.
Measurements:
Length leg: 70 cm
width leg: 12 cm
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Antique late 19th century toggle head whaling harpoon
No, this is no orc spear or some other movie prop but you might consider this an as cruel device.
This is an actual whaling harpoon, used by the Dutch whaling fleet in the late 1800’s!
The design of this harpoon was called a toggle head as the tip hinges so that the harpoon remains anchored after a direct hit.. Yes, that is as cruel as it sounds.
Despite the fact that the whaling is a terrible occupation this relic remains a true piece of history that probably has lots of tales attached to it!
The harpoon comes with a custom made wooden display stand.
It would fit perfectly into any whaling or nautical collection!
Measurements:
Lenght harpoon: 79 cm
Length stand: 38 cm
Height stand; 9 cm
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Antique late 1800’s Chevalier – Paris binoculars
These binoculars where military issued and were probably used during WWI by the French navy.
They are adjustable making it possible to focus and feature a compass in between the two oculars.
One ocular is marked with ‘Day & Night Glass’ and the other one is marked with the Chevalier – Paris trade mark
These binoculars would be the perfect decor piece to any man cave or nautical collection and would also still come in handy while searching for pirates!
After more than a century it remains in used condition and shows signs of wear and use.
Measurements:
Length: 20,5 cm
Width: 13 cm
Depth: 6 cm
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Antique late 19th century amputation saw
This victorian saw has probably been used in field hospitals to operate on wounded soldiers during the first world war. It is marked with the initials “H.v.S” which probably are of the manufacturer or the doctor who owned it.
This is an unique oddity that would fit perfectly in a medical collection or cabinet of curiosities!
Due to years of use the saw shows a worn patina but still remains in good condition.
Measurements:
Lenght: 32 cm
Height: 8 cm
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Antique 19th Century Scrimshaw bodkin
This antique tool was made out of whalebone and was used for sewing and stitching sails or others fabrics by whalers. The bodkin comes with in an tiny velvet lined case.
This is a rare piece that would fit perfectly in a cabinet of curiosities or any whaling- or scrimshaw collection!
After more than a century this folk art piece remains in overall good condition. The outer covering of the case shows some damage.
Measurements:
length bodkin: 7 cm
length case: 9,5 cm
width case: 2 cm
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Antique 19th century small brass telescope
This piece was probably made in Great Britian and might have been military issued.
It consists of six extendable tubes and features a tiny cover that can be slide in front of the lens.
It’s a highly decorative, and unique item that would fit perfectly in a nautical collection but could also still come in handy while searching for pirates!
After more than a century the telescope still remains in good condition but shows some wear due to use and time. One of the small leather loops on top of the leather case is torn on one side.
Measurements:
extended lenght: 36,5 cm
retracted length: 11,5 cm
Diameter lens: 3,5 cm
length case: 13 cm
Diamter case: 5,5 cm
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Antique 19th century oil paiting
This painting shows a charming hunting scene with men on horses with their dogs surrounded by mountains.
The earthy tones and rough painting technique that was used in combination with the lovely patina it shows due to the years give this painting its characteristic charm!
It would fit perfectly decorating your cabin, lodge or rustic interior!
After more than a century this painting remains in a worn condition and got a lovely patina that shows signs of wear like the tiny cracks and blisters in the paint surface.
Measurements:
Height: 53 cm
Width: 73 cm
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Antique 19th century oil paiting
This painting shows a charming scene of a mountain village on a lake.
The earthy tones and rough painting technique that was used in combination with the lovely patina it shows due to the years give this painting its characteristic charm!
It would fit perfectly decorating your cabin, lodge or rustic interior!
After more than a century this painting remains in a worn condition and got a lovely patina that shows signs of wear like the tiny cracks in the paint surface.
Measurements:
Height: 55,5 cm
Width: 72 cm
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Antique 19th century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman
The painting dates back to the 1800’s and shows a genteman with a large beard and wearing a uniform. Because of the uniform the man is wearing he presumably was military.
The man’s stately appearance and stern look combined with the dark and earthy tones give this painting it’s characteristic charm.
It would fit perfectly decorating your gentleman’s room, shop or barber shop!
After more than a century the painting got a lovely patina that shows signs of wear like the tiny cracks in the paint surface and two old patch repairs on the back of the canvas
Measurements;
Hight: 35,5 cm
Width: 45,5 cm
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Antique 19th century Dutch oil portret of a young boy smoking a tobacco pipe
The painting dates back to the 1800’s and features a classical decorated gold plaster frame.
The boys 19th century clothing combined with the paintings rough painting technique and earthy tones give this painting it’s characteristic charm.
The painting has been signed by the Dutch artist B. van Dalen.
It would fit perfectly decorating your gentleman’s room, shop or barber shop!
After more than a century the painting got a lovely patina that shows minor signs of wear and dust.
The plaster frame shows some small old damages that have been painted over with gold paint.
Measurements;
Hight: 33 cm
Width: 26 cm
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Antique 19th century Victorian childs prosthetic leg
This small prosthesis has been customized for a child.
Though called a prosthetic “leg” this actually is a prosthetic foot as it only replaces the wearer’s foot.
The prosthesis features two bending hinges that replace the joints of the ankle, foot and knee and so still made it possible for the wearer to walk after losing his, or her foot.
The prosthesis could be fastened by three leather straps on the wearers thigh.
This is an unique oddity that would fit perfectly in a medical collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the prosthesis remains in a used condition and shows signs of wear and time.
Except of some minimal restoration I decided to keep the leg in its original condition.
All leather parts have been cleaned and treated with leather grease.
Measurements:
Length prosthesis: 71 cm
Length foot: 23 cm
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Antique 19th Century British brass telescope with leather covering
This antique piece has probably been military issued and used at sea.
It consists of 5 extendable tubes and features a tiny cover that can be slide in front of the lens.
It’s a highly decorative and unique item that would fit perfectly in a nautical collection but could also still come in handy while searching for pirates!
After more than a century the telescope still remains in good condition but shows some wear due to use and time.
Measurements:
extended lenght: 65 cm
retracted length: 21 cm
Diameter lens: 4,5 cm
