This beautiful instrument was built by the master luthiers of Gueseppe Manfredi in Napoli – 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 and bone tuners.
This very decorative piece would be the perfect gift to any instrument collector, but can also still be played.
After a century the mandolin still remains in used condition.
Due to time and use it acquired a nice patina which only adds charm to it.
This unique piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black forest area in Interlaken – Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details.
This blotter would be the perfect piece to display on your desk, in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the ashtray still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
Over time it acquired a subtle patina which only adds more charm to it.
Measurements:
Heigth: 8.5 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Length: 13 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!
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 unique cigar cutter features a handle made out of a warthog tusk and sterling silver hardware.
On top it’s dated 17-5 ’37. On the side the hardware had the 925S sterling silver stamp.
It would be the perfect gift for a cigar lover or would be the perfect addition to your cabinet of curiosities!
After almost a century the cigar cutter still remains in good condition. Over the years the silver got a nice oxidized patina which only adds more charm to it!
Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art bear carving
This large bear figure was traditionally hand carved out of one single piece of 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. The bear is holding a hollow tree trunk that can be used to display matches.
This bear carving would be the perfect addition to display in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
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: 18.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 10.5 cm
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
This unique piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black forest area in Germany or Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details. The bear figure is holding a brass bowl that can be used as an ashtray.
This ashtray would be the perfect piece to display on your desk, in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
It can still be used as an ashtray, but also as an trinket dish.
After more than a century the ashtray still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
Over time it acquired a subtle patina which only adds more charm to it.
Measurements:
Heigth: 10 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Length: 8.5 cm
This rucksack was issued by the Swiss army in the 1940’s.
The bag features one large compartment and a smaller one in front, and multiple leather straps that can be used to carry around all sorts of gear.
It’s made of sturdy canvas while its bottom and fastening straps are made of strong saddle leather.
The bag would still be the ideal everyday rucksack and would also come in handy on day hikes!
After almost 80 years the bag remains in used condition and shows signs of wear and use. The bag stood the test of being used for years and will last just as long!
The canvas has been cleaned, the leather parts have been cleaned with saddle soap and treated with grease.
Measurements:
Height: 32 cm
Width: 35.5 cm
Depth: 15 cm
This leather device was fastened around the mouth of a dog to prevent it from biting.
It would be the perfect piece to add to your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After almost a century the muzzle remains in good condition but shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
The leather has been treated with leather grease and antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This tiny bear figure was traditionally hand carved out of one single piece of 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.
This bear carving would be the perfect addition to display in your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
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: 6.5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Length: 11 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
