This rugged Canadienne coat was crafted in France during the 1950s, a timeless design made to withstand harsh winter temperatures. Lined with soft sheepskin, it offers both exceptional warmth and comfort, while the outer layer is made of durable brown canvas for a sturdy, utilitarian look. It comes with its original waist belt.
This coat is not only a functional winter garment but also a true piece of mid century French workwear heritage.
After more than 70 years, the coat remains in good, wearable condition, showing signs of age and use that add authentic vintage charm. Over time, it has developed a subtle patina that enhances its rugged character.
Measurements:
Chest width: 58 cm
Shoulder width: 55 cm
Back length: 78 cm
This antique French sharpening steel dates back to the 1800s and was once used to hone knives and cleavers. It features a Victorian design with a detailed bull’s head handle, showcasing both craftsmanship and utility.
Beyond its original purpose, this piece has strong decorative appeal. It would make a striking display item in a rustic kitchen, restaurant, or collection of antique culinary tools.
After more than a century, the steel remains in well-worn but stable condition. Over time, it has developed a rich patina that enhances its character and authenticity.
This antique bronze dish showcases a striking Art Nouveau design depicting a bearded hunter!
It would make a wonderful addition to a cabinet of curiosities, but it can just as easily serve as a stylish ashtray or decorative catchall.
Despite being over a century old, the piece remains in good condition. Over time it has developed a rich, natural patina that enhances its charm and authenticity.
This crude yet fascinating iron harpoon dates back to the early 1800s and was once used in the harsh world of maritime hunting. Such tools were employed to catch fish, seals, or even small whales, reflecting the perilous life of whalers at sea.
The piece is hand wrought and forged from iron, featuring a conical socket designed to attach a wooden shaft. Its rough, utilitarian form speaks of function over beauty, a true working tool rather than a decorative object.
Today, it stands as a remarkable relic of seafaring and whaling history. It would make a striking addition to any maritime collection, cabinet of curiosities, or display of nautical artifacts.
After nearly two centuries, the harpoon survives in worn but stable condition. It bears an oxidized patina that highlights its age and authenticity. To preserve its surface, it has been treated with antique wax, offering a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This finely carved wooden nutcracker, crafted in France in the late 1800s, is a charming example of traditional folk art. Hand carved from hardwood, it depicts a grumpy man whose mouth closes to crack open walnuts. The piece is full of character, with carefully detailed facial features and a distinctive hat.
Such objects were once common household tools, yet today they stand as fascinating reminders of local craftsmanship and rural life. This unique nutcracker would make a wonderful addition to any folk art collection, a cabinet of curiosities, or as a decorative conversation piece.
Despite being over a century old, the nutcracker remains in good overall condition. It has developed a warm, aged patina that enhances its rustic charm. There is some old damage visible on both sides of the hat, but this does little to detract from its display value. To preserve the surface, the piece has been treated with antique wax, giving it a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Length: 21 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 5 cm
This antique bronze dish showcases a striking Art Nouveau design featuring an fox with its prey – a duck – and portrait of hunting dogs in every corner!
It would make a wonderful addition to a cabinet of curiosities, but it can just as easily serve as a stylish ashtray or decorative catchall.
Despite being over a century old, the piece remains in good condition. Over time it has developed a rich, natural patina that enhances its charm and authenticity.
This vintage ice axe was produced in the 1930s by Austrian mountaineer Alfred Horeschowsky, a well regarded maker of alpine equipment. The blade still bears the original maker’s stamp, a mark of its authenticity and heritage.
While once an essential tool for braving the mountains, today it stands as a remarkable piece of mountaineering history. It would make a striking decorative element in any interior, or a unique highlight in a collection of vintage sporting or alpine memorabilia.
After nearly a century, the axe remains in worn but solid condition. Years of use have given it a rugged, oxidized patina that enhances its historic character. To preserve its surface, the piece has been treated with antique wax, adding a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This rare and unusual bottle stopper is silver plated and beautifully shaped to resemble a red deer head on a base made out of real antler. A fine example of 19th century silversmithing, it combines both functionality and artistry.
It would make a striking addition to any wine or spirits collection, a perfect conversation piece for a bar setting, or a unique highlight in a cabinet of curiosities.
Despite being over a century old, the stopper remains in good condition. Over the years it has developed a warm, natural patina that enhances both its charm and authenticity.
This finely crafted bronze medallion features a detailed en-profile portrait of Léon Gambetta, one of the key founders of the Third French Republic.
Highly decorative, it would make a striking display piece on a wall, in a collection of political memorabilia, or in a cabinet of curiosities.
Despite being over a century old, the medallion remains in good condition. Over time, it has developed a rich oxidized patina that enhances its historic character and authentic charm.
This rare and unusual bottle stopper is crafted from 835 silver and beautifully shaped to resemble roe deer antlers. A fine example of 19th century silversmithing, it combines both functionality and artistry.
It would make a striking addition to any wine or spirits collection, a perfect conversation piece for a bar setting, or a unique highlight in a cabinet of curiosities.
Despite being over a century old, the stopper remains in good condition. Over the years it has developed a warm, natural patina that enhances both its charm and authenticity.
This antique bronze dish showcases a striking Art Nouveau design featuring an eagle with its prey, a hare.
It would make a wonderful addition to a cabinet of curiosities, but it can just as easily serve as a stylish ashtray or decorative catchall.
Despite being over a century old, the piece remains in good condition. Over time it has developed a rich, natural patina that enhances its charm and authenticity.
Antique 19th century French folk art butcher cleaver
This rare hand-forged butcher’s cleaver is a true piece of folk art, uniquely shaped like a fox. It features a solid steel handle.
Whether displayed in a kitchen, restaurant, hunting lodge, or country cottage, this piece is sure to catch the eye and spark conversation.
Despite its age, the cleaver remains in good condition and retains its structural integrity. It shows signs of wear consistent with use and time, and has developed a rich, aged patina that only enhances its rustic charm and character.
