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Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art bear carving
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: 2.5 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Length: 9.5 cm
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Vintage 30’s German brass cased pocket compass
It features a brass case and cut glass cover.
On the side the compass is equipped with a transit stud that can lock the needle.
It would be ideal piece to take on a hike, to display as small decor or to wear as an unique pendant!
Even after almost a century the compass remains in a good, functional condition.
Due to use & time its brass case acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
It’s still functional and points north easily!
It measures 35 mm in diameter
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Antique 20’s Dutch advertising tin
This unique tin canister was made by the Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon steel factory for the Dutch Van Melle’s candy company.
All sides are decorated with beautiful illustrations of polar bears while its lit is decorated with the national coat of arms of the Netherlands.
It would be the perfect decor piece to any rustic interior and could also come in handy to store all sorts of small items!
After a century the piece is in worn condition. Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it! The lid got a little bended but still closes easily.
Measurements:
Height: 26 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 21 cm
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Antique 30’s Carl Zeiss Jena brass microscope
This unique piece was manufactured in the German city of Jena by Carl Zeiss, a company that over the years got famous for the high quality lenses & optical systems!
The level of craftmanship that was put into this microscope is hard to find in modern optics and is life-lasting!
It comes with its original wooden storage box of which the inside still shows the initials of the original owner and the company it was sold from; Exlibris – N. Van Steenwijk.
It would be the perfect piece to display in your science collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the microscope is in a used condition and shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
I’m not sure if it’s still functional and might not be totally complete. One of the stage clips is missing.
Measurments:
Length: 30 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 17 cm
Wooden box: 34 x 17 x 19 cm
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Antique early 1900’s cigar box tool
This handy tool was designed to open up cigar boxes and can fulfill multiple functions.
It’s silver plated, features a horn handle and is equipped with a hammer and nail pullers.
It would be the perfect gift to any cigar enthousiast!
After more than a century 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!
Measurements:
Lenght: 22 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
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Antique early 1900’s French brass sextant
This characteristic instrument was once used to navigate at the open sea.
It features multiple lenses making it possible to measure the angle between an astonomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.
It would be the perfect addition to display in your nautical collection!
After more than a century the sextant is in used condition and shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it in my eyes!
Measurements:
Width: 11 cm
Length: 12 cm
Depth: 6.5 cm
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Antique 1930′ Carl Zeiss Jena Deltintem 8×30 binoculars
These antique binoculars were manufactured in the German city of Jena by Carl Zeiss, a company that over the years got famous for the high quality lenses & optical systems!
The level of craftmanship that was put into these binoculars is hard to find in modern optics and is life-lasting!
It stills shows its serial number of 1018412, which indicated they should be made in the year 1930.
These binoculars would make the perfect gift to any enthousiast of optics or binoculars!
After almost a century the binoculars still remain in good condition and only show minor signs of use. The subtle patina it acquired over the years only adds to its charm!
Measurements:
Width: 16.5 cm
Length: 12 cm
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Antique early 1900’s Dutch butcher belt
The belt features a leather sheath with 6 meat knives.
It has once been worn and used by a butcher carving and cutting up meat.
Some of the knives still show brand marks.
It would be the perfect decor piece to display in a butcher shop, restaurant or kitchen!
After more than a century the belt is in worn condition. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds charm to it. Some of the knives have been sharpened so many times the blades slowly worn smaller. All the items are treated with grease and antique wax to give their surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Sheath: 24.5 x 6.5 cm
Knives: 34 / 32 / 27 / 25 / 25 / 25 cm
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Antique 1930′ Vöigtlander 8×30 binoculars
These antique binoculars were manufactured by the German company of Vöigtlander, a company that over the years got famous for the high quality lenses & optical systems!
The level of craftmanship that was put into these binoculars is hard to find in modern optics and is life-lasting!
These binoculars would make the perfect gift to any enthousiast of optics or binoculars!
After almost a century the binoculars still remain in good condition and only show minor signs of use. The subtle patina it acquired over the years only adds to its charm!
Measurements:
Width: 16.5 cm
Length: 11 cm
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Antique 20’s charcoal drawing of a steamer ship
This unique drawing was done by a Dutch artist in the 1920’s and shows a large steamer ship called ‘Europa’.
It still shows a signature in the lower right corner but I’ve not been able to identify it.
It was framed by the Dutch art dealer of Joh. D. Scherft and features a classic wooden frame with glass covering the drawing.
It would be the perfect piece to display in your rustic style interior!
After more than a century the drawing remains in good condition. Over the years both the drawing and wooden frame acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to them!
Measurements:
Width: 34 cm
Height: 41 cm
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Antique 30’s open back tenor banjo
This beautiful instrument is a perfect example of old school craftsmanship and features some unique characteristics!
It would be the the perfect decor piece to dispaly in your home, lodge or cabin!
After more than a century the banjo remains in used condition. Due to time and use it acquired a worn patina which only adds charm to it in my eyes!
Except of minimal treatment I decided to leave the banjolin in its original condition and leave it up to the next owner to either keep it that way or fully restore it.
Measurements:
total length: 78 cm
width body: 29.5 cm
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Antique early 1900’s wire leg splint
This antique splint was used to hold a plaster leg.
It would be the perfect addition to any medical collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the splint still remains in good condition!
Measurements:
Length: 52 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 27.5 cm
