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Antique 19th century field compass in wooden case
This compass was made in Germany and was used to navigate at sea.
It would still be the ideal piece to bring on a hiking or bushcraft trip but would also be a cool decor piece displayed in a collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the compass still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds charm to it.
The wooden case shows some old wood worm holes, they are not active anymore.
Measurements:
Width: 8 cm
Length: 8 cm
Height: 2.5 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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Vintage 50’s Unicon archtop guitar
This instrument was built by the Dutch luthier company of Unicon and dates back to the 1950’s.
This old boy has some bluesy roots!
This unique guitar would be the perfect decor piece to display on the wall of a bar, cabin or mancave!
After 70 years the guitar shows signs of wear. The former owner choose to replace the neck for a new one with a truss rod. In order to make it seem originial he hand painted the Unicon logo in the headstock. He also replace the bridge and tail piece and installed a pick up and a input in the bottom, making it possible to plug it into an amplifier!
Due to many years of playing the guitar acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it by giving it a relic look! Sadly two of the tuner don’t rotate to well.
Except of minimal treatment and replacing the strings I decided to leave the guitar in its original condition and leave it up to the next owner to either keep it that way or fully restore it.
With minimal adjustments it could be made into a cool slide guitar!
Measurements:
Total length: 98.5 cm
Width body: 37.5 cm
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Antique late 19th century brass microscope
This unique piece was pressumably made in the 1880’s in England.
It still features a small object glass showing the sting of a wasp.
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!
Measurments:
Length: 26 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Depth: 12.5
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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 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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Vintage 50’s Swiss army wooden pack rack
This rugged rack was issued by the Swiss military in the 1950’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 70 years the rack 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: 32.5 cm
Depth: 23 cm
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Vintage 40’s WWII era military issued Original Bezard compass
The Bezard-Kompass was a highly successful compass made by the Austrian manufacturer of Lufft.
Because of its reliability it has been used by the military in multiple European counties! This very compass was issued by the german army during the second world war!
This rare piece is collectible, decorative and usable! It would be cool to take with you on a hiking trip or to display as small decor.
Even after 80 years the compass still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use!
It’s in a function condition and still points north easily!
Dimensions:
Compass: 55 x 60 mm
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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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Vintage 40’s WWII Swedish army issued M1909 winter parka
Originally these sheepskin lined coats were issued by the Swedish army to their troops to withstand the freezing winter tempretures of Scandinavia!
These parkas have gained iconic status for their rugged design and quality! They are called ‘Livpäls’ by the Swedes which means ‘a coat for life’ and they seem to live up to that name!
The jacket is made by de Swedish military supplier Mats Larsson.
It is the ultimate winter coat and can still be worn!
After 80 years the parka still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear and use. Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds more character to it!
Men size Medium / Large
Measurements:
Chest width: 55 cm
Shoulder width: 47 cm
Back length: 88 cm
