Antique 1920’s Carl Zeiss Jena Dekaris 10×50 binoculars
These antique binoculars were probably military issued and 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!
These binoculars would make the perfect gift to any enthousiast of optics or binoculars!
After almost a century the binoculars are in used condition and only show signs of wear. Over the years they acquired a nica patina which only adds more charm to it.
This unique propeller blade used to be one half of a custom made hand crafted airplane propeller that was crafted by a Dutch woodcraftsman in the 1960’s.
It used to be attached to a plane and has actually flown.
It would be an unique decor piece to any vintage interior, man cave or aviation colletion!
After 60 years the blade 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:
Length: 99 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Vintage 50’s Original Bezard compass in leather case
The Model II 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 rare piece is collectible, decorative and usable! It would be cool to take with you on a hiking trip or to display as small decor.
Even after 70 years the compass still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use!
It’s in a function condition and still points north easily!
Dimensions:
Compass: 70 x 80 x 16 mm
Case: 80 x 95 x 20 mm
This small handmade knife is a good example of German craftmanship.
It’s made of stainless steal, features a stag handle and comes with its original leather sheath.
This high quality knife would be the perfect gift for the hunting, hiking or outdoors enthusiast!
After almost a century the knife still remains in good condition but shows some signs of wear. Over the years it acquired a oxidized patina which only adds more charm to it.
After some sharpening it will be become useable again and would come in very handy on a hiking or hunting trip!
Measurements
lenght knife: 20.5 cm
lenght handle: 10 cm
lenght sheath: 21 cm
This beautiful instrument was built by the Dutch Troubadour luthier company which became famous for making professional quality stringed instruments.
It is a perfect example of old school craftsmanship featuring some unique characteristics.
This unique instrument would be the the perfect decor piece to display in your home, lodge or cabin!
After almost a century the mandolin still remains in good condition but shows signs of use.
Due to time and use it acquired a worn patina which only adds charm to it in my eyes!
The previous owner spend a lot of time and love to restore the mandolin. Now it still might not be the best sounding instrument around, but it’s playable!
Measurements:
total length: 60 cm
width body: 25 cm
This unique print was made in Germany and dates back to the beginning of the 20th century.
It shows two scenes; of a man shaving and cutting himself while doing so, and the other one of a man being shaved by a barber. The German fraze on top says “Es bleibe jeder bei seinem Leisten!” which means “let everyone stick to their own rules.
It features a bautiful wooden frame with a Bismarck brand mark that is dated at the back.
This print would be the perfect decor piece to display in a barber shop or vintage style bath room!
After more than a century the print remains in good condition. The wooden frame shows some signs of wear.
Measurements:
Heigth (frame): 46 cm
Width (frame): 57.5 cm
This unique multitool was probably military issued and used during the Second World War.
Its clever design features multiple functions and can be used as pliers, a hammer, hatchet and screwdriver.
It would still be an ideal piece to add to your tool box!
After 80 years 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 intrument was built by a Dutch luthier in the 1950’s and is a perfect example of old school craftmanship!
This vintage instrument is still playable but would also be cool to display in your cabin or home!
After 70 years the banjolin still remains in good condition but shows signs of wear.
Except of minimal treatment I decided to leave the banjo in its original condition and leave it up to the next owner to either keep it that way or fully restore it.
Measurements:
banjolin length: 60 cm
banjolin width: 26 cm
This classic scene was painted on canvas and shows three dogs in a beautifull landscape scene.
It comes in a classic style frame.
It’s signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the painting.
This vintage paiting would be the perfect decor piece to any cabin, lodge or cottage!
After 70 years the painting still remains in good condition and only show minor sigs of wear.
This saw was hand forged in the late 1800’s and has been used cutting trough bone by a butcher.
It would be the perfect decor piece to display on the wall of your kitchen or restaurant!
After more than a century the saw is in used condition.
Over the years it acquired a lovely rustic 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 beautiful instrument is a perfect example of old school craftsmanship and features some unique characteristics like the pearl inlay in its neck and headstock and the beautiful pattern of multiple kinds of wood in the side of the resonator.
On the bottom backside of the neck it is marked with “PATENT APP. FOR”.
It would be the the perfect decor piece to dispaly in your home, lodge or cabin!
After more than a century the banjo is in used condition. Over the years it acquired a worn patina which only adds charm to it in my eyes!
Except of minimal treatment I decided to leave the banjolin in its original condition and leave it up to the next owner to either keep it that way or fully restore it.
The action is quite high on the bottom of the neck. the tuners do not maintain tension well.
After giving it some love it might get playable again!
Measurements:
total length: 78 cm
width body: 32 cm
This unique piece of folk art was made in the Black Forest area of Germany or Switserland.
It’s a great example of the craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details. The box is carved out of hard wood and is decorated with pieces of deer antlers and boar tusks
It would be the perfect addition to decorate your cabin, lodge or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the coat hanger 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:
Width: 29 cm
Heigth: 15 cm
Depth: 15 cm
