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Antique 30’s 4-string banjo
This intrument was built in the 1930’s and is a perfect example of old school craftmanship!
It comes with it’s original cotton travel bag.
A very decorative piece of history that would fit perfectly decorating your lodge or cabin!
Due to time and use the Banjo shows minor signs of wear.
Sadly the top right tuner had broken in half, the other half have been glued back on again.
The piece has been generally cleaned and treated with antique wax.
Except of minimal treatment I decided to leave the banjo in its original condition and leave it up to the next owner to either keep it that way or fully restore it.
Measurements:
banjolin length: 80 cm
Neck length: 41 cm
banjolin width: 31 cm
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Vintage 40’s German WWII era brass cased pocket compass with folding cover
On one side the compass features a transit stud that can lock the needle.
Cool to take with you on hikes, to display as small decor or to make into an unique necklace!
The compass is in a good, functional condition.
Due to use and time it’s brass case shows a lovely oxidized patina.
It’s still functional and points north easily!
It measures 45 mm in diameter
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Antique 30’s British pith helmet
This high quality sun hat was made by Charles Owen & Co Ltd in London.
It was designed to cover and protect its wearers head from the the harsh sun on tropical expeditions.
The inside of the helmet is lined with cotton for a comfortable fit.
The band has been decorated on the side with a boar tusk that was presumably found on an expedition or hunting trip!
This helmet would still be the ideal piece to wear on a hot sunny day but it would also be a unique decor piece to add some adventure!
After almoste a century the helmet remains in worn condition and shows some signs of wear and use. The patina it got over the years only adds to its rugged character in my opinion.
Measurements:
Length: 34 cm
Width; 25 cm
Height: 17 cm
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Vintage 1944′ WWII era Swiss army issued cowhide mountaineers rucksack,
also know as the Haaraffe tornister.
These very rucksacks were introduced to the Swiss Army in 1898 and
remained unchanged until 1950 because of their decent design.
The bag features multible compartments inside that can be folded open and a small compartment on front.
The rucksack has an outside covering made of cowhide, this is from where
the bag got it’s German nickname ‘haaraffe tornister’, which means ape backpack.
The inside of the backpack is lined with canvas.
After 80 years the tornister remains in worn condition and shows some traces of wear as it stood the test of being used for years.
Some of the hairs have come off of the cow skin outer lining but it doesn’t show any bald spots.
There is a small hole in the skin cover of the front pocket.
Measurements:
Height: 46 cm
Width: 27 cm
Depth: 13 cm
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Vintage 30’s boy scout whistle equipped with compass
This multifunctional whistle has a ring attached for a cord.
The side of the whistle shows the international scouting symbol.
Cool to take with you hiking, to display as small decor or to make into an unique necklace!
The whistle is in a good condition, it shows some tiny dents and a lovely patina due to use & time.
Measurments:
length: 70 mm
diameter: 20 mm
diameter compass: 10 mm
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Antique 30’s British pith helmet
This high quality sun hat was made by Charles Owen & Co Ltd in London.
It was designed to cover and protect its wearers head from the the harsh sun on tropical expeditions.
The inside of the helmet is lined with cotton and velvet for a comfortable fit and was marked with the manufacturers marks and logo.
This helmet would still be the ideal piece to wear on a hot sunny day but it would also be a unique decor piece to add some adventure!
After almoste a century the helmet remains in worn condition and shows some signs of wear and use. The patina it got over the years only adds to its rugged character in my opinion.
Measurements:
Length: 32 cm
Width; 26 cm
Height: 17 cm
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Antique early 1900’s Canadian wooden snowshoes
These classic wooden snowshoes were handmade by native Canadians in the first quarter of the 20th century.
They 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 a century they remain in worn condition and show signs of use and wear.
Measurements:
Length: 107 cm
Width: 35 cm
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Vintage 40’s British army officers boots
These sturdy boots were issued by the British army to their officers during the second world war.
Their solid design is sturdy and stylish. The inside on one of the boots shows some markings and the British broad arrow. The boots are made of brown cow leather and feature rubber Continental soles.
The boots remain in worn but good condition considering their age! Even after 80 years they can still be worn! These are very sturdy, decent boots which still have many miles to defy!
The leather faded nicely due to years of wearing, giving the boots a rugged vintage look! They have been cleaned and treated with leather grease.
Measurments:
height: 18,5 cm
length sole: 32 cm
Width sole: 11 cm
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Antique early 1900’s oil paiting of a hunting scene
This painting shows a charming hunting scene of forest with hunters and a dog painted on hardboard.
The earthy tones and rough painting technique that was used in combination with the lovely patina it shows due to the years give this painting its characteristic charm!
It would fit perfectly decorating your cabin, lodge or rustic interior!
After more than a century this painting remains in a worn condition and got a lovely patina that shows signs of wear like the tiny cracks in the paint surface.
Measurements:
Height: 35 cm
Width: 43 cm
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Two pairs of antique late 1800’s Victorian small binoculars
The brass binoculars where military issued and were probably used during WWI years later.
Both the pairs are adjustable making it possible to focus.
One of the pairs was made in French and is marked with Fimelle – Millitare, the other one was made in the Netherlands and is marked P.H. Caminada – ‘s Gravenhage.
These binoculars would be the perfect decor pieces to any man cave or nautical collection and would also still come in handy while searching for pirates!
After more than a century they remain in used condition and show signs of wear and use.
Measurements:
Fimelle
Length: 11 cm
Width : 12 cm
P.H. Caminada
Length: 10,5 cm
Width: 11,5 cm
Price is per piece!
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Antique late 19th century French surveyors cross
This surveyors cross, also known as a pantometer, was used by surveyors to measure angles needed to determine heights, distances and boundaries of parcels. The instrument features a compass on top with transit stud that can lock the needle while traveling. It comes with it’s original wooden case that has been signed by the original owner on the the inside of the top.
This cleverly designed instrument is a real piece of history and is highly decorative!
After more than a century the instrument still remains in good condition but shows some minor signs of use and wear. Sadly one the small clasps of the wooden case broke in have.
Measurements:
Length instrument: 21 cm
Width instrument: 9 cm
Length case: 23 cm
Width case: 11 cm
Heigth case: 10.5 cm
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Antique 19th century Black Forest folk art tobacco pipe
This antique pipe was traditionally hand carved out of one single piece of oak wood. It’s a fine example of great craftmanship that shows beatiful details and features a horn nozzle and characteristic bear figure on top.
This unique curiosity would be the perfect decor piece to any cabin of cabinet of curiosities but can also still be used for a late night puff!
After more than a century the pipe still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of wear.
The pipe measures 11 cm in length.
