Antique early 1900’s Swiss Black Forest bear ashtray
This unique piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black forest area in Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details like the rucksack the bear is wearing! The side of the carving is marked with rhonegletscher – 2300 m.
This ashtray would be the perfect piece to display on your desk, in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the ashtray still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
Over time it acquired a subtle patina which only adds more charm to it!
Measurements:
Heigth: 13 cm
Width: 8 cm
Length: 13 cm
This cleaver was hand forged in the late 1800’s and has been used for butchering and cutting meat.
Its handle is bonded with leather laces.
It would be the perfect decor piece to display on the wall of your kitchen or restaurant!
After more than a century the cleaver 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 unique bag is made out of old Swiss army gear. The bag itself is made out of a wool military issued blanket, the leather shoulder straps are reused from other bags and are attached with to leather bayonet sheath pieces.
It also features a zipper and a small compartment inside.
Not only is this one of a kind bag good for the evirement, it’s also timeless and of life lasting quality!
The bag still remains in good condition and eventhough it’s made of reused materials it is very sturdy and will last for years!
Measurements:
Height: 35 cm
Width: 45 cm
Depth: 10 cm
This unique piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black forest area in Germany or Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details!
This ashtray would be the perfect piece to display on your desk, in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the ashtray still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
Over time it acquired a subtle patina which only adds more charm to it!
Measurements:
Heigth: 8.5 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Length: 10.5 cm
The bag is made of brown leather and features a leather handle on top and three straps that can be fastened to secure the bag while it is closed.
It can still be used to carry around documents but it would also be the perfect decor piece for your home or shop!
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. There are a few rips in the right leather side, it’s fixable by a good leather craftsman in case you’re planning to use the bag intensively again.
The leather has been cleaned with leather soap and conditioned with grease and antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Heigth: 25 cm
Width: 35 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art bear carving
This 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: 10.5 cm
Width: 6 cm
Length: 7.5 cm
This intrument was built in the 1950’s and is a perfect example of old school craftmanship!
It comes with it’s original travel bag.
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: 24 cm
The bag is made of brown leather with croc pattern and features a leather handle on top and two straps that can be fastened to secure the bag while it is closed.
It can still be used while traveling but it would also be the perfect decor piece for your home or shop!
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 antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Heigth: 38 cm
Width: 75 cm
Depth: 30 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. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details.
The bear is laying on its back and originally hold something in between its paws.
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: 6 cm
Length: 10 cm
The belt features a leather sheath with 4 meat knives, which are all from the early 1900’s. Some of the knives still show brand marks.
The belt features two beautiful bull shaped buckles in front.
It would be the perfect decor piece to display in a butcher shop, restaurant or kitchen!
After more than a century the belt is in worn condition. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds charm to it. Some of the knives have been sharpened so many times the blades slowly worn smaller. All the items are treated with grease and antique wax to give their surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
The painting dates back to the 1930’s and shows a bearded hunter man wearing a hat and smoking a pipe.
It was painted in Germany on a hardboard pallet.
The man’s stately appearance and stern look combined with the dark and earthy tones give this painting its characteristic charm.
The painting comes in a beautiful gilded frame.
It would be the perfect piece to display in your hunting cabin, lodge or home!
After more almost a century the painting still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear. Over the years it acquired a lovely patina which only adds charm to it!
Two corners of the gilded framed have been damaged but are restored.
Measurements;
Frame: 37.5 x 32 cm
Pallet: 24 x 18 cm
