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
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. The bear is holding a tiny brass weight.
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: 8.5 cm
diameter base: 6.5 cm
The steel skates were made by the German manufacturer of Frusetal and were attached under classic leather boots.
They would be the perfect winter decor pieces to display in your cabin, lodge or cafe!
After more than a century the boots and skates are in worn condition. Over the years they acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it.
After some sharpening the skates might still be useable.
Because of the blade’s shape this knife was designed to be thrown.
It still features its original leather sheath
It would be the perfect addition to any vintage knife collection but can also still be used!
After almost a century the knife remains in good condition but shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it.
Its leather sheath shows of wear as well.
It’s blade still remains sharp.
Measurements:
Length blade: 11 cm
Length handle: 7.5
Length sheath: 12 cm
The steel skates were made by the German manufacturer of Kondor and were attached under old leather worker boots.
They would be the perfect winter decor pieces to display in your cabin, lodge or cafe!
After more than a century the boots and skates are in worn condition. Over the years they acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it.
After some sharpening the skates might still be useable.
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. A brass bowl that is places inside a tree trunk 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: 11.5 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Length: 18 cm
These vintage boots were issued by the US Army during the second world war.
They would make the perfect addition to any WWII or US army collection, displayed on a mannequin!
After 80 years the boots remain in worn condition. Due to time they acquired a distressed patina. The right boot is missing a lace hook and also shows a small rip in the leather in the side.
All leather parts have been treated with leather grease.
Because of their fragile condition I wouldn’t recommend to wear the boots.
This unique cabinet was hand made and was decorated with antler pieces of multiple deer species; from a roe buck, a fellow deer and a red deer. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the Black Forest area got famous for and shows beautiful details like the hand carved deer.
The cabinet would be the perfect piece to display all sorts of curiosities and would look great in a cabin, lodge or trophy room!
After more than a century the cabinet still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
Measurements:
Width: 50 cm
Height: 108 cm
Depth: 27.5 cm
