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Antique 19th century French mini portrait
This pencil & watercolor mini painting dates back to the late 1800’s and shows a genteman with a grey beard wearing a classic suit and a monocle.
Underneath the portrait is signed in French with the words ‘a gift on the occasion of our friendship – 1887’. Sadly the autograph of the artist isn’t readable anymore.
The man’s stately appearance and stern look combined with the 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 portrait acquired a lovely patina that shows signs of wear and time.
Measurements;
Hight / hight frame: 15 cm
Width / width frame: 9 cm
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€295.00
Antique 19th Century haut relief of a hunting scene
This antique relief was carved into cream coloured alabaster and shows a detailed hunting scene with four man on horseback accompanied by a hunting dog chasing a wild boar.
It’s a fine example of true craftsmanship and was made with great details and proportions!
This piece would make an unique decor piece to hang on your wall or display on a shelve or in a cabinet!
After more than a century the piece still remains in good condition but shows signs of wear and time.
Measurements:
Heigth: 20 cm
Width: 25 cm
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Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art bear inkwell
This antique bear inkwell was traditionally hand carved out of hard 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 and features small glass eyes. The little trunk on the right can be opened and fits a small porselain ink bottle inside.
This inkwell would be the perfect addition to decorate your desk, or shelf in your cabin with!
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: 14 cm
Width: 15 cm
Length: 13 cm
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Antique 19th century mountaineering crampons
These early glacier cleats were used by mountaineers so the spikes would prevent them from slipping as they wore them underneath their shoes.
They were hand forged in the 1800’s in the Alps.
This antique pair would make unique decor pieces to hang on the wall of your cabin or lodge!
After more than a century the crampons still remain in good condition.
They have been treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Length: 13.5 cm
Width: 13 cm
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Antique 19th century wrought iron riding spur
This antique spur is a true piece of early American craftsmanship and was wrought with high skill.
It’s an unique piece that would fit perfectly into any collection or western themed interior!
After more than a century it still remains in good condition and shows a rustic patina it acquired over time and use.
The iron has been treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Length: 23 cm
Diameter: 10
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Antique late 19th century Black forest nutcracker
This beautiful piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black Forest area of Germany and Switserland.
It’s a real piece of local craftsmanship and was shaped like a bearded gnome figure that can break open walnuts by opening his mouth.
This unique piece would be the perfect addition to any collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century this piece acquired a nice patina that only adds to it’s rough charm!
Measurements:
Length: 20 cm
Width: 8 cm
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Antique early 19th century whaling harpoon
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.
Measurements:
Lenght: 40 cm
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Antique 19th century French coffin handles
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.
Measurements:
Width: 20-21 cm
Height: 10-11 cm
Price is per piece!
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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
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Antique 19th century American whale flensing knife
This crude blade was hand forged in the mid 1800’s and served a messy purpose.
It was made in New Bedford and was used in the Nantucket whaling industry to cut off blubber in the decompositioning of a killed whale.
Although I hope we all agree that hunting these majestic creatures is a horrible occasion, the whaling industry has been very important to the American 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’s crudely 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!
Even after almost two centuries this knife still remains in good condition! The iron surface of the blade only shows some minor wear due to use and time.
Measurements:
Length: 33 cm
Width: 23 cm
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Antique 19th Dutch century whale flensing knife
This sharp sickel shaped blade was hand forged in the mid 1800’s and served a messy purpose.
It was used in the Dutch whaling industry to cut off blubber in the decompositioning of a killed whale.
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’s crudely 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 collection or cabinet of curiosities!
Even after almost two centuries this knife still remains in good condition! The iron surface of the blade only shows some minor wear due to use and time.
Measurements:
Length: 41 cm
Width: 24 cm
Diameter cone: 4.5 cm
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Antique late 19th century French compass multitool
With multiple functions the “Parisienne” was a clever & ideal survival tool in the late 1800’s;
once folded out it can be used as binoculars, features a compass and a small mirror that can be used for making fire and signals.
It’s an unique curiosity that would fit in any collection or would be the perfect gift for the hiking fanatic!
The tool is in a good, functional condition. It still points north easily!
After more than a century it’s case, mirror and glass cover show an used patina.
Measurements;
Diameter compass: 4 cm
Length tool: 10 / 8 cm
Width (folded open): 10 cm
