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Antique 19th century wrought iron riding spur
This antique spur is a true piece of early American 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: 23 cm
Diameter: 10
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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 and Switserland.
It’s a real piece of local craftsmanship and was shaped like a bearded gnome figure that can break open walnuts by opening his 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: 20 cm
Width: 8 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: 40 cm
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Antique 19th century French coffin handles
These iron handles were once mounted on actual coffins and got dug up with the excavation of old grave sites. Decorated with skulls and crossbones they have this gothic look which makes them very characteristic!
After being under the ground for more than a century the iron oxidiced and shows a lovely patina that only adds to their crude charm.
These decorative pieces would be perfect to display into your cabinet of curiosities but they would also make unique handles for your cabinet or drawers!
All five handles have been cleaned and treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish. They all still hinge properly.
Measurements:
Width: 20-21 cm
Height: 10-11 cm
Price is per piece!
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This antique pistol was found in an old barn on the Italian island of Sicily and appears to have a special connection to the local history! Made sometime in the 19th century, this weapon should originally have had two much longer barrels and a stock as this once was a double barrel percussion rifle. With its stock and barrels sawed off combined with some other makeshift adjustments, the rifle was converted into a pistol making it useless for hunting, but suddenly a much more efficient weapon for short ranges in an urban environment!
Nicknamed ‘the Lupara’, literally meaning ‘for the wolf’ and referring to it’s original hunting use, makeshift pistols and shotguns like this one were often used by gang members of the Sicilian Mafia!
Considering its background, this weapon was most likely used for criminal, Mafia related practices and might even have taken lives.
Because of its dark past, mixed vibes remain attached to this rare relic though I still consider it a true piece of history that would be the ultimate collectors item to the real Godfather fan!
After more than a century the pistol remains in worn condition and shows a patina obtained due to use and time. It’s not in functional order, it can’t be used to fire anymore.
Measurments:
Length: 32 cm
Height: 18 cm
Width: 5 cm
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Antique 19th century American whale flensing knife
This crude blade was hand forged in the mid 1800’s and served a messy purpose.
It was made in New Bedford and was used in the Nantucket whaling industry to cut off blubber in the decompositioning of a killed whale.
Although I hope we all agree that hunting these majestic creatures is a horrible occasion, the whaling industry has been very important to the American 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’s crudely 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!
Even after almost two centuries this knife still remains in good condition! The iron surface of the blade only shows some minor wear due to use and time.
Measurements:
Length: 33 cm
Width: 23 cm
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Antique 19th Dutch century whale flensing knife
This sharp sickel shaped blade was hand forged in the mid 1800’s and served a messy purpose.
It was used in the Dutch whaling industry to cut off blubber in the decompositioning of a killed whale.
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’s crudely 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 collection or cabinet of curiosities!
Even after almost two centuries this knife still remains in good condition! The iron surface of the blade only shows some minor wear due to use and time.
Measurements:
Length: 41 cm
Width: 24 cm
Diameter cone: 4.5 cm
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Antique late 19th century French compass multitool
With multiple functions the “Parisienne” was a clever & ideal survival tool in the late 1800’s;
once folded out it can be used as binoculars, features a compass and a small mirror that can be used for making fire and signals.
It’s an unique curiosity that would fit in any collection or would be the perfect gift for the hiking fanatic!
The tool is in a good, functional condition. It still points north easily!
After more than a century it’s case, mirror and glass cover show an used patina.
Measurements;
Diameter compass: 4 cm
Length tool: 10 / 8 cm
Width (folded open): 10 cm
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Antique 19th century clog maker’s axe
This crude axe might look like it once belonged to a viking’s armor but it’s not.
This hand forged tool was actually used by a clog maker in the 1800’s!
Clogs are traditional wooden shoes that are still worn in the country site of the Netherlands and other European countries.
This axe features a hand forged iron blade and a rough shaped oak handle.
This piece would be the perfect decor piece to display on the wall in your cabin, lodge or man cave!
After more than a century the axe remains in worn but good condition. Due to years of use it shows a lovely patina that only adds to it’s rough character! It has been treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Lenght: 46 cm
Width: 26 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.
