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Vintage 50’s US buckle boots, almost identical to WWII US service boots!
These are very sturdy, decent boots which still have many miles to defy!
Both of them feature Indiana Soles and a buckle that can be fastened around the wearers shin.
Even after years of service these boots are still in good condition but show some signs of wear.
Over the years the leather faded nicely, giving them a rugged vintage-look! The patina they acquired only adds rugged charm by giving them a rough touch.
The leather has been cleaned and treated with leather grease. They have new laces.
size 10 US / 9 UK / 43 EU
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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 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
