Antique early 19th century series of 9 zoology school charts
These beautiful charts were designed and puplished for educational purposes by Callewaert Freres – Bruxelles.
They all show various illustrations of families of mammal species printed on cardboard.
All of the charts feature paper stickers with hand written notes and names of the animal species, in Dutch and Latin.
In addition to their educational purposes, the cards are very decorative and will look great hanging in a childs room or man cave!
After more than a century all the charts show signs of wear and use.
This beautiful instrument was built by the master luthiers of G. Puglisi Reale & Figli in Catania – Italy.
It is a perfect example of old school craftmanship and features some unique characteristics like several types of wood and pearl details that were worked into its neck!
It also features a turtle shell pickguard, bone tuners and insect like logo on the body.
After some love this unique instrument might still get playable again but it would also fit perfectly as an unique decor piece into your lodge or cabin!
After 120 years the mandolin remains in used condition.
Due to time and use it shows signs of wear.
The piece has been generally cleaned and treated with antique wax.
The bridge has been replaces as sadly the original one was missing.
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:
length: 61 cm
width: 21 cm
Depth: 38 cm
After almost a century of heavy duty these boots remain in worn condition and show a distressed patina. The leather faded nicely due to years of wearing, giving the boots a rugged vintage look!
The leather has been cleaned with leather soap and has been treated with grease.
Because of their destressed condition I don’t recommend wearing the boots but they’re still very decorative and would fit perfectly into a shoe shop!
Measurements:
Lenght: 29 cm
Height: 15 cm
Width: 12 cm
These boot protectors were manufactured by John Giles & Sons Ltd in Bristol – England.
The set shows a folding display chard with various iron protectors that can be attached to the heels of boots.
The set still remains complete but shows some signs of wear due to time. After more than a century some of the protectors show an oxidized patina.
Measurements: (while folded up)
Width: 14,5 cm
Height: 8,5 cm
This unique tool was issued by the British army during the First World War to their cavalry men and were used to sketch enemy positions, trenches, landscape features, and record data during the First World War.
Although this sketching board is small it’s design is smart and packed full of useful features. The two side bars act as rollers allowing a long piece of paper or map to be rolled across the board. It also has a compass, ruler, scales and a gadget called a clinometre. This is for measuring the angle of a slope.The sturdy leather strap was used to secure it to your forearm so that it could be used whilst on horseback.
The bottom rear of the board has the manufacturer information listed: Houghton – Butcher, London – 1916
It’s also marked with the name of it’s owner: J.W. KAYE, it’s serial number and two british broad arrow stamps.
It would fit into any WWI or British army collection!
Even after more than a century this piece still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use and wear!
Vintage 30’s Original Bezard compass in leather case
The Bezard-Kompass was a highly successful Austrian-made compass model from the first-half of the 20-th century and was adopted by the Austrian Imperial Army.
This rare piece is collectible, decorative and usable! Cool to take with you on a hiking trip or to display as small decor!
It’s in a used vintage-condition.
Due to years of use the compass shows a distressed patina.
The compass still is in a function condition and points north easily!
Dimensions:
Compass: 75 x 80 x 18 mm
Case: 80 x 95 x 20 mm
This bag was used by hunters to carry small game and cartridges.
The bag features multiple departments, a net and small straps that can be used for carrying killed rabbits or birds. It is made of brown collered sanded leather and has been decorated with roe skin in front and feautures an adjustable leather shoulder strap.
The bag can still be used as an unique handbag but would also look great decorating a wall or coat hanger!
After almost a century the bag still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use!
Measurements:
Width: 37 cm
Height: 27 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Antique 20’s German compass in folding wooden case
This antique compass was probably used to navigate and open seas!
It’s folding wooden case can be locked with a small clasp and features a transit stud that locks the needle while closed.
The compass is in a good, functional condition and points north easily!
It’s wooden case shows some wear due to use & time.
Cool to take with you on a hike or to display as small decor!
Antique 1922′ oil portait of a Belgian WWI soldier
The painting dates back to the early 1900s and shows a moustached soldier wearing his Belgian uniform with charateristic Adrian helmet featuring the lions head in front.
Just below collar of his jacket the painting was signed and dated by the artist saying “Ysero – 22”.
The man’s stately appearance and stern look combined with the dark and earthy tones give this painting it’s characteristic charm.
It would fit perfectly decorating your gentleman’s room, shop or barber shop!
After more than a century the painting got a lovely patina that shows signs of wear like the tiny cracks in the paint surface. Sadly over the years the canvas endured some tiny tears.
The wooden frame has been treated with a layer of antique wax.
This painting shows a charming winter scene of an old farm with a water mill painted on hardboard.
The earthy tones and rough painting technique that was used in combination with the lovely patina it shows due to the years give this painting its characteristic charm!
It would fit perfectly decorating your cabin, lodge or rustic interior!
After more than a century this painting remains in a worn condition and got a lovely patina that shows signs of wear like the tiny cracks in the paint surface.
