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Two pairs of antique late 1800’s Victorian small binoculars
The brass binoculars where military issued and were probably used during WWI years later.
Both the pairs are adjustable making it possible to focus.
One of the pairs was made in French and is marked with Fimelle – Millitare, the other one was made in the Netherlands and is marked P.H. Caminada – ‘s Gravenhage.
These binoculars would be the perfect decor pieces to any man cave or nautical collection and would also still come in handy while searching for pirates!
After more than a century they remain in used condition and show signs of wear and use.
Measurements:
Fimelle
Length: 11 cm
Width : 12 cm
P.H. Caminada
Length: 10,5 cm
Width: 11,5 cm
Price is per piece!
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Antique late 19th century French surveyors cross
This surveyors cross, also known as a pantometer, was used by surveyors to measure angles needed to determine heights, distances and boundaries of parcels. The instrument features a compass on top with transit stud that can lock the needle while traveling. It comes with it’s original wooden case that has been signed by the original owner on the the inside of the top.
This cleverly designed instrument is a real piece of history and is highly decorative!
After more than a century the instrument still remains in good condition but shows some minor signs of use and wear. Sadly one the small clasps of the wooden case broke in have.
Measurements:
Length instrument: 21 cm
Width instrument: 9 cm
Length case: 23 cm
Width case: 11 cm
Heigth case: 10.5 cm
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€50.00
Two pairs of antique late 1800’s French binoculars
These binoculars where assumably military issued and were probably used during WWI.
They are both adjustable making it possible to focus.
One of the pairs is marked with the Chevalier – Paris trade mark, the other is marked Iris of Paris – ARTILLERY. (this one is sold)
These binoculars would be the perfect decor pieces to any man cave or nautical collection and would also still come in handy while searching for pirates!
After more than a century they remain in used condition and show signs of wear and use.
Measurements:
Chevallier
Length: 18,5 cm
Width : 12,5 cm
Iris de Paris (this one is sold)
Length: 20 cm
Width: 12,5 cm
Price is per piece!
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Antique 19th century Black Forest folk art tobacco pipe
This antique pipe was traditionally hand carved out of one single piece of oak wood. It’s a fine example of great craftmanship that shows beatiful details and features a horn nozzle and characteristic bear figure on top.
This unique curiosity would be the perfect decor piece to any cabin of cabinet of curiosities but can also still be used for a late night puff!
After more than a century the pipe still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
The pipe measures 11 cm in length.
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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 withthe 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 19th century oil painting with animals
This antique painting shows a charming rural scene of three dogs chasing a cat into a tree.
The earthy tones and rough painting technique that was used give this painting its characteristic charm!
The scene was painted on a oak panel and features a dark wooden frame.
This cute painting would be the perfect piece to decorate your cottage, farm or cabin!
Even after more than a century the painting still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
Measurements:
Height: 50 cm
Width: 27 cm
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Antique 19th century death mask of a bearder man
These macabre masks were realised in plaster and were actual moulds taken from a body before the advent of photography. During the 18th and 19th centuries death masks were used to permanently record the features of unknown corpses for the purposes of identification.
This unique oddity would be the perfect decor piece to fit in any cabinet or curiosities!
After more than a century the plaster mask remains in worn condition. The original yellow paint shows a patina caused due to the years.
Measurements:
Height: 39 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 17 cm
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Antique 19th century Swiss Black Forest folk art coat hook
This hunter figure was hand carved out of wood and features two hooks made of real chaimos horns.
This sculpture is a perfect example of old school, traditional Schwartzwalder craftmanship and features some fine details and characteristics like his hat, crossbow and knife. Pieces like this have become quite rare!
It’s an unique and very decorative piece that would be the perfect addition to any cabin, man cave or barber shop!
After more than a century the pieces still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use and wear.
Measurements:
Height: 41 cm
Width: 18 cm
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€95.00
Antique late 19th century German D.R.G.M. Fidelio Binoculars Multitool
Equipped with multiple functions the design of this tool is clever & ideal for survival and is much alike the design of the “la Parisienne” tool that was invented in France in the late 1800’s.
it can be used as a compass, binoculars and has a small mirror that can be used for making fire and signals.
The tool comes in its original box and also still features its originial instructions.
It’s an unique curiosity that would fit in any collection or would be the perfect gift for the hiking fanatic!
The tool is in a good, functional condition. It still points north easily!
It’s case, mirror and glass cover show a destressed patina due to use & time.
Measurements;
Length: 7,5 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 4 cm
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Antique 19th century oil portrait of Jesus Christ
The painting dates back to the 1800’s and shows Jesus Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns and Latin writing.
His tormented appearance and stern look combined with the earthy tones and distressed patina give this painting it’s characteristic charm.
After more than a century the painting remains in worn condition and shows a lovely distressed patina that shows signs of wear like the tiny cracks in the paint surface.
Measurements:
Height: 45 cm
Width: 40 cm
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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
