These ‘bear paw’ snowshoes were handmade by Snocraft Inc. Norway – Maine.
They were issued by the US army during the second world war to the 10th Mountain Division who fought in the Italian alps!
Their design was inspired by the craftmanship of native americans and feature traditional rawhide latticeworks stretched around wooden frames.
These iconic snowshoes would be the perfect decor pieces for above the fire place, or on the wall of your cabin, lodge or man cave!
After more than 70 years they remain in worn condition and show signs of use and wear. They have been generally cleaned and treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish. All leather parts have been treated with grease.
Vintage 40’s WWII era Swiss army wooden pack board
This rugged pack was issued by the Swiss military in the 1940’s. It features a wooden frame, multiple leather straps and a leather covered back cushion.
It would be a cool piece to display in your cabin or lodge but would also make the perfect base for a taxidermy pack mount!
After 80 years the board 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:
Height: 74 cm
Width: 31 cm
Depth: 23 cm
The rugged design of the iconic M39 rucksack dates back to the 1930’s and has been issued by the Swedish army till the 1970’s because of its sturdiness!
The bag is equipped with multiple straps on the side and bottom making it possible to attach gear on the exterior of the bag.
This bag would still be the ideal piece to bring on day hikes but would also be ideal for every day use!
After 70 years the rucksack is in used condition and shows signs of wear.
All leather parts have been treated with leather grease.
Measurements:
heigth: 45 cm
width: 40 cm
depth: 20 cm
The steel skates were made by the German manufacturer of Kondor and were attached under old leather worker boots.
They would be the perfect winter decor pieces to display in your cabin, lodge or cafe!
After more than a century the boots and skates are in worn condition. Over the years they acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it.
After some sharpening the skates might still be useable.
These vintage boots were issued by the US Army during the second world war.
They would make the perfect addition to any WWII or US army collection, displayed on a mannequin!
After 80 years the boots remain in worn condition. Due to time they acquired a distressed patina. The right boot is missing a lace hook and also shows a small rip in the leather in the side.
All leather parts have been treated with leather grease.
Because of their fragile condition I wouldn’t recommend to wear the boots.
This old tackle box features a skai leather pillow on top and can be used as a stool.
It is eqquiped with one large department and one that is divided into smaller departments; ideal to store all your fishing gear!
It would still come in handy to bring on a fishing trip but would also be a cool night stand!
The case would be the perfect decor piece to any outdoors themed interior.
After 70 years the box 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:
Height: 34 cm
Width: 35 cm
Depth: 24 cm
Vintage 40’s WWII era wooden propeller blade from a German military airplane
This unique piece has been salvaged from a military airplane during the Second World War.
The base of the propeller blade – which has once been attached to a cilinder with two others – is marked with DVM: Duitse Verenigde Metaalfabrieken, which indicates it was made in the Netherlands during the German occupation. Sadly the type of aircraft it was attached top is unknown to me.
On to its base a piece is welded that makes it possible to hang the propeller on the wall or mount in on a stand.
The piece would be an unique addition to any WWII or aviation collection!
After 80 years the propeller blade remains in worn condition and shows signs of wear.
Over time it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it.
It is treated with antique wax to give the surface a subtle glossy finish.
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 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
