Vintage 40’s WWII era military issued Original Bezard compass
The Bezard-Kompass was a highly successful compass made by the Austrian manufacturer of Lufft.
Because of its reliability it has been used by the military in multiple European counties! This very compass was issued by the german army during the second world war!
This piece would be ideal to take with you on a hiking trip but would also the perfect piece to add to your collection!
After 80 years the compass is in worn condition and shows minor signs of use!
Sadly the glass cover shows some small chips on the edge.
The compass in a function condition and still points north easily!
This unique piece shows an idyllic scene which is based on a famous engraving by Moritz von Schwind.
It shows a group of animals carrying a casket and performing a funeral service for a hunter.
It’s hand painted and is equipped with two hooks on the backside.
It would be the perfect piece to display in your cabin, lodge or cabinet of curiosities!
After a century the plaque is in worn condition and shows signs of wear. Over the years it acquired a beautiful patina which only adds more charm to it in my eyes. Sadly the tail of the fox has broken off over time.
This unique piece of folk art was carved out of briar wood and is shaped like the devil’s face. It was made in the back forest area of Germany or Switserland.
The pipe features a stem made out of real horn.
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!
Sadly there’s a small fracture in the horn stem.
Measurements:
Length pipe: 16.5 cm
Hight pipe: 7 cm
This high quality backpack was made in France by Lafuma, a company that over the years got famous for their life lasting packs!
It’s made of sturdy canvas and features leather straps and bottom.
Its rugged design is ideal for hiking, hunting or mountaineering!
After 70 years the bag still remains in good condition but shows signs of use and wear. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds more charater to it!
It shows some small red paint stains.
Measurements:
Heigth: 40 cm
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 23 cm
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 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: 6 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Length: 7.5 cm
Even after 60 years this bag would still be ideal for daily use!
It’s made of sturdy brown leather and features a small pocket in front and a large compartment, big enough to store a laptop, books or multiple documents!
After 60 years it still remains in good condition but shows minor signs of use.
The leather is treated with leather grease.
Measurements:
Width: 37.5 cm
Height: 28 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Antique early 1900’s oil painting of a hunting scene
This expressionistic style artwork shows an idyllic hunting scene with a hunter and his dog, hunting a duck.
It features a classic gilded frame.
It’s very colorful and would be the perfect decor piece to display on your wall!
After more than a century the painting is worn condition and shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it in my eyes!
Some of the plaster of the gilded frame got damaged but it doesn’t bother me as it only matches the rough character of the painting!
Measurements:
Painting: 48 x 40 cm
Frame: 54 x 47 x 3.5 cm
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: 6.5 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Length: 3.5 cm
Vintage 50’s US buckle boots, almost identical to WWII US service boots!
These are very sturdy, decent boots which still have many miles to defy!
Both of them feature Indiana Soles and a buckle that can be fastened around the wearers shin.
Even after years of service these boots are still in good condition but show some signs of wear.
Over the years the leather faded nicely, giving them a rugged vintage-look! The patina they acquired only adds rugged charm by giving them a rough touch.
The leather has been cleaned and treated with leather grease. They have new laces.
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: 4.5 cm
Length: 9.5 cm
It features a brass case and cut glass cover.
On the side the compass is equipped with a transit stud that can lock the needle.
It would be ideal piece to take on a hike, to display as small decor or to wear as an unique pendant!
Even after almost a century the compass remains in a good, functional condition.
Due to use & time its brass case acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
It’s still functional and points north easily!
This unique tin canister was made by the Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon steel factory for the Dutch Van Melle’s candy company.
All sides are decorated with beautiful illustrations of polar bears while its lit is decorated with the national coat of arms of the Netherlands.
It would be the perfect decor piece to any rustic interior and could also come in handy to store all sorts of small items!
After a century the piece is in worn condition. Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it! The lid got a little bended but still closes easily.
Measurements:
Height: 26 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 21 cm
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
