No, this is no orc spear or some other movie prop but you might consider this an as cruel device.
This crude tool actually is a real whaling harpoon, used in the early 1800’s!
Although I hope we all agree that hunting these majestic creatures is a horrible occasion, the whaling industry has been very important to the European history and economy. Back then the oil that was obtained from whales was used to produce many everyday products such as lamp oil, candles, and soap and therefor was essential. Sadly overhunting the arctic seas for centuries has been devastating to the populations of many whale species. Because of its dark past, mixed vibes remain attached to this rare relic though I still consider it a true piece of history that comes with loads of adventurous tales!
It was hand-wrought and forged in iron with a cone to attach a wooden handle.
This relic would be an unique piece to add to your whaling collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After almost two centuries the harpoon remains in worn condition and shows an oxidised patina.
After sanding off the coarse rust the iron tool has been treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Vintage 50’s European Alps chamois skull mount – ‘Rupicapra rupicapra’
This trophy shows the partial skull with horns and a partial lower jaw bone mounted on a classic wooden shield.
The chaimos was shot in Saalbach, Austria.
This trophy would make an cool decor piece to hang on the wall in your cabin or lodge!
After 70 years the trophy shows minor signs of wear and remains in good condition.
Measurements:
Height: 21 cm
width: 12 cm
depth: 21 cm
This small bag was presumably designed to carry ammunition.
It’s made of sturdy saddle leather and features a shoulder strap, designed to last for years!
This stylish small size handbag would be perfect for daily use!
After years the bag still remains in a good condition!
It stood the test of being used for years and will last just as long!
Measurements:
Height: 15 cm
Length: 25 cm
Depth: 7.5 cm
These iron handles were once mounted on actual coffins and got dug up with the excavation of old grave sites. Decorated with skulls and crossbones they have this gothic look which makes them very characteristic!
After being under the ground for more than a century the iron oxidiced and shows a lovely patina that only adds to their crude charm.
These decorative pieces would be perfect to display into your cabinet of curiosities but they would also make unique handles for your cabinet or drawers!
All five handles have been cleaned and treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish. They all still hinge properly.
This cleaver was made in France in the 1920’s and has been used for butchering and cutting meat.
It would be the perfect decor piece to hang on the wall of your kitchen or cabin!
After more than a century the cleaver remains in used condition and shows a lovely patina it got due to time and use. The blade still remains sharp and useable!
This bag was presumably used by a mechanic to carry his tools.
The bag was made of strong saddle leather and features one large compartment and a shoulder strap.
This stylish bag would still be perfect for daily use!
After almost a century the bag shows signs of wear and use.
Some of the stitching has come loose but have been repaired with pieces of wire.
The rugged patina it got over the years only adds to its character by giving it a rough touch!
The leather has been cleaned with saddle soap and treated with grease afterwards.
Measurements:
Height: 27 cm
Width: 36 cm
Depth: 11.5 cm
This antique pistol was found in an old barn on the Italian island of Sicily and appears to have a special connection to the local history! Made sometime in the 19th century, this weapon should originally have had two much longer barrels and a stock as this once was a double barrel percussion rifle. With its stock and barrels sawed off combined with some other makeshift adjustments, the rifle was converted into a pistol making it useless for hunting, but suddenly a much more efficient weapon for short ranges in an urban environment!
Nicknamed ‘the Lupara’, literally meaning ‘for the wolf’ and referring to it’s original hunting use, makeshift pistols and shotguns like this one were often used by gang members of the Sicilian Mafia!
Considering its background, this weapon was most likely used for criminal, Mafia related practices and might even have taken lives.
Because of its dark past, mixed vibes remain attached to this rare relic though I still consider it a true piece of history that would be the ultimate collectors item to the real Godfather fan!
After more than a century the pistol remains in worn condition and shows a patina obtained due to use and time. It’s not in functional order, it can’t be used to fire anymore.
Measurments:
Length: 32 cm
Height: 18 cm
Width: 5 cm
These large matching antlers were brought from British Columbia were the moose was shot.
The original hunting tag is still attached to one of the antlers saying ‘B.C. moose elk 60’ which presumably indicates that the animal was shot in 1960.
This impressive set would be the perfect decor pieces to display above the fire place or on the wall in your cabin, lodge or man cave!
After more than 60 years the antlers remain in worn condition and show a nice patina.
Measurements:
height: 81 / 75 cm
width: 59 / 54 cm
This beautiful instrument was built by the Swedish Levin luthier company which became famous for making and exporting professional quality guitars and other stringed instruments worldwide!
It is a perfect example of old school craftsmanship featuring some unique characteristics like the birch flat back and sides, spruce top and walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlay.
The top of the headstock shows the model number and serial number of 237271, indicating that the mandolin was built in 1950.
This unique instrument can still be played but it would also be the perfect decor piece to any lodge or cabin!
Considering its age the banjolin remains in used, but good condition!
Due to time and use it shows a beautiful worn patina with tiny cracks in the surface of the spruce top! Signs of use like these only add to the instruments character in my eyes!
Measurements:
total length: 63.5 cm
length neck: 38.5 cm
width body: 22.5 cm
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 in 1944!
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.
This moose was found dead or killed in Sweden. The antlers are equipped with a system with metal pins that makes them dismountable, making it easy and compact to ship the skull!
This skull would make an impressive decor piece to hang above your fireplace or in your cabin or lodge!
It remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear. Sadly the nostural bones broke off but were glued back on, this is only noticeable if you look closely.
Measurements:
Height: 96 cm
Width: 86 cm
Depth: 48 cm
This beautiful instrument was built by the Italian Eko luthier company which became famous for making and exporting professional quality guitars and other stringed instruments worldwide!
It is a perfect example of old school craftsmanship featuring some unique characteristics like several types of wood that were worked into the back of it’s body and pearl details in the headstock.
This unique instrument can still be played but it would also be the perfect decor piece to any lodge or cabin!
Considering its age the banjolin remains in used, but good condition!
Due to time and use it shows some minor 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. The banjolin currently is in playable condition but might need new strings.
Measurements:
total length: 70 cm
length neck: 39,5 cm
width body: 31 cm
