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Antique 19th century entomology display case
This unique case was once part of a swiss museum collection in the 1800’s!
It shows hundreds of specimens of exotic & native beetle species
It still shows all the handwritten labels with the names of the species.
It would be the perfect addition to any taxidermy collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the display case remains in worn condition.
Measurements:
Width: 30.5 cm
Length: 40 cm
Height: 7 cm
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Antique 19th century British silver rimmed horn drinking cub
The unique beaker was made in the late 1800’s. The cub is made out of cow horn and equipped with a silver rim and plaque in front. The plaque is engraved with the initials G.W. of the original owner.
The cub comes with a leather case.
It would make the perfect addition to any classic style interior or collection!
After more than a century the cub still remains in good condition but shows minor signs of use.
Sadly the small strap in front of the leather case is torn.
Measurements:
Height: 11.5 cm
Diameter: 7.5 cm
Height case: 13 cm
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Antique 1880′ copy of Moeurs Pittoresques des Insectes
This entomoly book was written by Victor Rendu and was originally published ten years earlier in 1870.
This very copy was published in Paris for the ‘Lycee de Lyon’.
The book shows 49 engravings of insects.
It would be the perfect addition to any antique library or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the book still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use.
Measurements:
Length: 18.5 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 3 cm
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Antique 19th century copy of The Works of Aristotle
This masterpiece was composed with the works of the famous philosopher Aristotle.
It contains of directions for midwives with useful medical remedies and shows various engravings.
This very copy was published somewhere in the mid 1800’s.
The book would be the perfect addition to any antique library of Cabinet of Curiosities!
Considering its age the book still remains in good condition but shows signs of wear. After almost two centuries it acquired a subtle patina.
Measurements:
Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 2.3 cm
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Antique late 19th century Black Forest nutcracker
This beautiful piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black Forest area of Germany or Switserland.
It’s a real piece of local craftsmanship and was shaped like a bear that can break open walnuts by closing its mouth.
This unique piece would be the perfect addition to any collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century this piece acquired a nice patina that only adds to it’s rough charm!
Measurements:
Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
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Antique 19th century swiss fireman’s helmet
This brass helmet was issued by the swiss fire brigade in the late 1800’s.
It was decorated with a characteristic Swiss cross in front.
The helmet would be the perfect decor piece to any rustic interior or fire brigade collection!
After more than a century it still remains in good condition. Due to years of use it acquired a nice patina that only adds to its rugged charm!
Measurements:
Height: 21 cm
Width: 19 cm
Length: 26 cm
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Antique 19th century British oil painting with hunting dogs
This classic scene was painted on a wooden panel and shows two English Setter dogs posing in a nice landscape.
The panel itself dates back to the 1800’s but got reframed by the famous English framing company of Biggs & Sons that was founded in the 1780’s! They provided it with a classic style gilded frame.
This antique paiting would be the perfect decor piece to any cabin, lodge or cottage!
After more than a century the painting & frame are in good condition and only show minor sigs of wear.
Measurements:
Heigth: 35.5 / 25 cm
Width: 44.5 / 30 cm
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Antique 19th century hirschfänger
Traditionally daggers like this one were used by German hunters to kill deer or boar!
Its German name appropriately translates “deer catcher”.
It was professionnaly hand forged and equipped with a stag handle. It comes with unoriginal recently made leather sheath.
This unique piece would be the perfect addition to any hunting collection of cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the dagger remains in used condition and shows signs of wear. The patina it acquired over the years only adds to its character in my opinion! Its blade has recently been sharpened.
Measurements:
Length: 63.5 cm
Length blade: 49 cm
Length handle: 14.5 cm
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Antique 19th century wrought iron riding spur
This antique spur is a true piece of early craftsmanship and was wrought with high skill!
It’s an unique piece that would fit perfectly into any collection or western themed interior!
After more than a century it still remains in good condition and shows a rustic patina it acquired over time and use.
The iron has been treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 10.5
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Antique 19th century victorian prosthetic lower leg
This wooden leg has actually been worn and made it possible for its wearer to walk again after losing his, or her lower leg. The prosthesis could be fastened by a leather strap on the wearers stump.
This is an unique oddity that would fit perfectly in a medical collection or cabinet of curiosities!
It makes you fantasize about its stories, perhaps it might have been of a pirate or captain Ahab!
After more than a century the prosthesis remains in used condition and shows signs of wear and time.
The iron and wooden parts have been treated with antique wax and all leather parts have been cleaned and treated with leather grease.
Measurements:
Length leg: 70 cm
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Antique 19th century pair of French military spurs
These riding spurs were issued by the French army in the late 1800’s.
Their design was made to actually be pinned into the heels of its wearers boots.
Both spurs show a ‘S’ makers mark and were carved with the french words for left and right.
These pieces would be cool to display into your military collection or vintage decor!
After more than a century the spurs remain in used but good condition.
Due to years of use they acquired a nice patina which only adds to their character!
Measurements:
Length: 10 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
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Antique early 19th century whaling harpoon
No, this is no orc spear or some other movie prop but you might consider this an as cruel device.
This crude tool actually is a real whaling harpoon, used in the early 1800’s!
Although I hope we all agree that hunting these majestic creatures is a horrible occasion, the whaling industry has been very important to the European history and economy. Back then the oil that was obtained from whales was used to produce many everyday products such as lamp oil, candles, and soap and therefor was essential. Sadly overhunting the arctic seas for centuries has been devastating to the populations of many whale species. Because of its dark past, mixed vibes remain attached to this rare relic though I still consider it a true piece of history that comes with loads of adventurous tales!
It was hand-wrought and forged in iron with a cone to attach a wooden handle.
This relic would be an unique piece to add to your whaling collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After almost two centuries the harpoon remains in worn condition and shows an oxidised patina.
After sanding off the coarse rust the iron tool has been treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Lenght: 29.5 cm
