The military issued set consists of:
– 1932′ cowhide mountaineers rucksack, also know as the Haaraffe tornister.
– 1938′ mess kit
– 1930′ bread bag
These rucksacks were introduced to the Swiss Army in 1898 and remained unchanged until 1950 because of their decent design.
The bag features multible compartments inside that can be folded open and a small compartment on front.
The rucksack has an outside covering made of cowhide, this is from where the bag got it’s German nickname ‘haaraffe tornister’, which means ape backpack.
The inside of the backpack is lined with canvas.
After 80 years the kit remains in worn condition and shows some traces of wear as it stood the test of being used for years. Over the years it acquired a tornister acquired a distressed patina and shows some bald spots.
Measurements:
Tornister: 46 x 27 x 13 cm
Bread bag: 26 x 30 x 6 cm
Mess kit: 19 x 20 x 10,5 cm
This small cabinet once hung in a workplace and was filled with all sorts of small parts and tools! Its naive rustic style makes it very charming!
This piece would once again still be ideal to store all sorts of small belongings but would also be a very decorative addition to any rustic interior!
After more than a century the cabinet remains in worn condition and shows signs of use and wear! Over the years it acquired a lovely patina that only adds to its rough charm!
Measurements:
Height: 55 cm
Width: 30 cm
Depth: 14 cm
With multiple functions the ‘Parisienne’ was a clever & ideal survival tool; once folded out it can be used as binoculars, it features a compass and a small mirror that can be used for making fire and signals. It was made in the German state of Bavaria.
It’s an unique curiosity that would be the perfect gift for any hiking fanatic!
The tool is in a good, functional condition.
After more than a century it’s case, mirror and glass cover acquired an used patina.
Measurements;
Diameter compass: 4.5 cm
Length tool: 8.5 cm
Width (folded open): 10.5 cm
This bag was made in the England and has probably been brought on many trips over the years!
It can still be used while traveling but it would also be the perfect decor piece for your home or shop!
The bag is made of brown saddle leather and features two handles on top and two leather straps that can be fastened to secure the bag while it is closed. A longer shoulder strap can be attached on small buckles on both sides.
After years of use the bag remains in worn condition. It acquired a distressed patina which only adds to its character by giving it a rough touch.
The leather has been cleaned with leather soap and conditioned with grease and beeswax.
Antique 30’s ukulele banjolin in original hard case
This intrument was made in the 1930’s by the British luthier company Down South in London.
Its finish is a perfect example of old school craftmanship!
It comes with it’s original blue felt lined hard case.
It’s a very decorative piece of history that would fit perfectly decorating your lodge or cabin!
Due to time and use the Banjo shows signs of wear. The patina it acquired over the years only adds to its rouch character!
The piece has been generally cleaned and treated with antique wax.
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:
banjo length: 52 cm
Banjo width: 18 cm
This bag was made in France and has probably been brought on many trips over the years!
It can still be used while traveling but it would also be the perfect decor piece for your home or shop!
The bag is made of brown leather and features a handle on top and two leather straps that can be fastened to secure the bag while it is closed.
Its interior features two large compartments that are separated by a securable smaller compartment.
After years of use the bag remains in worn condition. It acquired a distressed patina which only adds to its character by giving it a rough touch.
The leather has been cleaned with leather soap and treated with grease.
Measurements:
Heigth: 34 cm
Width: 60 cm
Depth: 25 cm
Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art trinket dish
This antique dish, featuring two wrestling bears, was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black forest area of Germany or Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details.
This trinket dish would be the perfect addition to decorate your desk, table or cabin shelf!
After more than a century the wooden carving shows minor signs of wear.
In my eyes the patina it acquired over the years only adds to it’s charm!
Measurements:
Heigth: 20 cm
Width: 16 cm
Length: 15 cm
Antique early 1900’s French gentlemans toiletry kit
This leather case stores 5 scent bottles and was designed to be ideal for travelling.
The cover of the case was marked with the initials of its former owner; ‘M.A.P.’ and the symbol of a crown.
It would be the perfect decor piece to any classic interior, gentlemans- or barber shop!
After more than a century the set remains in worn condition. Due to years of use it shows a nice patina that only adds to its charm.
Measurements:
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 13 cm
This unique tin box 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 remains in worn condition. In my opinion the patina it acquired only adds to its rustic charm!
Measurements:
Height: 26 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 21 cm
This antique bag was hand made by P. Koetsen & ZN in the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch and was pressumably used to carry around tools.
It was made of sturdy saddle leather and is secured with a wooden bottom on the inside.
The bag would make a decorative addition to any rustic style interior!
After almost a century it is in a worn condition but still remains strong! The patina it acquired over the years only adds to its rugged character! It has been cleaned with saddle soap and treated with grease and beeswax.
Measurements:
Heigth: 37 cm
Width: 53 cm
Depth: 13 cm
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 123812, which indicated they should be made in the year 1930.
They come with the original leather case and neck strap.
This piece would make the perfect gift to any enthousiast of optics & 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!
Measurements:
Width: 15 cm
Length: 10-11 cm
Width case: 17 cm
Height case: 12.5 cm
