{"title":"Kulturhistoriker – Zeugnisse ihrer Zeit","description":"\u003cp\u003eJedes Stück erzählt für Sie von der Zeit, aus der es stammt? Volkskunst und Tracht, Andachtsbilder, Bücher in Fraktur, Gedenktafeln und Werkzeuge vergangener Handwerke – Zeugnisse des Alltags, Unikate mit eigener Geschichte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/themenwelt-kulturhistoriker\"\u003e→ Mehr dazu in der Themenwelt Kulturhistoriker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"product_96b4a2e4-8177-2f6a-b360-25b692cd80af","title":"Antique holy water font made of copper and brass, Catholic holy water vessel for wall mounting, religious folk art circa 1880–1920","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eThis antique copper holy water font with brass fittings probably dates from between 1880 and 1920. The vessel was made for wall mounting and was used in Catholic households to store holy water, usually next to the front door or in the hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eThe piece is handcrafted and exhibits typical features of traditional metalwork, such as soldered seams, a simple, bulbous shape, and a high back with a hanging loop. Such holy water vessels were widespread in Austria and southern Germany until the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eThe beautiful patina and visible signs of wear underscore the authentic character of this everyday religious object. It is not a showy ecclesiastical piece, but a simple, rural object with genuine historical appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eToday, this piece is particularly suitable for collectors of religious folk art, for lovers of historical decoration, or for an interior in the traditional European style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eaccompanied generations of the faithful. The patina tells of a hundred years of devout tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: saddlebrown;\"\u003eReligious folk art with depth — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56752345219447,"sku":"87","price":89.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Weiwassekessel_1.jpg?v=1773774759"},{"product_id":"product_4a7f84f7-cfa4-9212-1b53-c89d79092800","title":"Antique Art Nouveau brass picture frame – original circa 1900 with historical photograph","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eBring a piece of Viennese Modernism into your home. This magnificent picture frame made of solid brass is an original from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1900–1910). 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It has a sturdy stand on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic Art Nouveau – perfect as an elegant decorative element on a desk, sideboard or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture frame is a prime example of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/b\u003e , the style that flourished in Vienna and Germany around the turn of the century. The flowing, organic forms and floral ornaments in the cast brass are absolutely timeless and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBaden bei Wien, a dealer with an eye for the exceptional. The frame came with the photograph — a young woman, Vienna around 1900. Who was she? 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The ceramic dog from the 1950s has that loyal gaze that never fades. 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Austrian sacred art from the Waldviertel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: saddlebrown;\"\u003eCraft and faith — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56752366518647,"sku":"1653972921","price":182.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Holzkreuz_Jesus_1.jpg?v=1773751763"},{"product_id":"product_beb6fc29-851b-f95a-a4c0-0a1bb810928b","title":"Antique Catholic baptismal image from 1907, John the Baptist baptizing Jesus, Austrian religious image from the monarchy, religious wall decoration","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eThis antique Catholic religious image depicts the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and dates from 1907. 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Despite being over 100 years old, the picture is in good, collectible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eThis object is particularly suitable for collectors of religious art, for lovers of the Austro-Hungarian period, or as a decorative piece with historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e : wood, paper, glass, metal eyelet, string\u003cbr data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 38 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e : 29.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1.1 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : approx. 1900–1910\u003cbr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Austria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSchweiggers, an afternoon with an old dealer. The 1907 baptism picture hung for decades in an Austrian home. The colors are still vibrant — faith sometimes lasts longer than everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: saddlebrown;\"\u003eFaith and craft united — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56752368386423,"sku":"12","price":32.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Heiligenbild_1.jpg?v=1773750275"},{"product_id":"antike-constantia-wasserwaage","title":"Antique Wooden Level Constantia – Vintage Tool from the 1950s – Functional \u0026 Decorative for Workshop and Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eThis original Constantia brand spirit level is an authentic tool from the mid-20th century, combining functionality with classic vintage charm. Crafted from solid hardwood and equipped with a precise vial, it represents the solid craftsmanship of decades past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eA special detail is the inlaid pewter plaque with a hallmark showing a hand with a hammer – a symbol of traditional craftsmanship and quality. This fine workmanship gives the spirit level not only practical utility but also decorative and historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eThe spirit level is fully functional and remains suitable for classic applications such as aligning pictures, furniture, or shelves. At the same time, it is an attractive collector's item and a stylish decorative object for a workshop, office, or living space in vintage or industrial style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eThanks to its authentic condition and high-quality materials, this piece is particularly interesting for collectors of old tools, craft enthusiasts, or as an exceptional gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4k92l0\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eBrand: Constantia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hvksay\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eMaterial: Hardwood, glass, metal elements (pewter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q4upye\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eLength: approx. 29.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l3lqvc\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eWidth: approx. 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"thvwh6\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eHeight: approx. 2.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v311pd\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eProduction period: approx. 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3lqvtf\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eCondition: very good, fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gbglzm\" data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eExpert assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eThis spirit level is a typical quality tool from the post-war period (1950s), when tools were still predominantly made from durable natural materials. Models made of wood with metal inlays and artisanal details are considered particularly collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eThe very good condition and preserved functionality increase both its practical and ideal value. In addition to its use, this piece is excellently suited as a decorative object in a workshop or living area, as well as a gift for craftsmen, collectors, and lovers of historical tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSchloss Rosenau, an autumn market. The spirit level bears the name Constantia — constancy. The wood has aged, the bubble still shows perfect balance. Some things were built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: saddlebrown;\"\u003ePrecision with character — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56947872891255,"sku":"139","price":46.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Wasserwaage_1.jpg?v=1774799221"},{"product_id":"ein-satz-von-drei-alten-werkzeugen","title":"3 antique awls from Austria - handmade pre-war tools circa 1910 - Vintage Set for Collectors \u0026 Crafts","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThis exceptional set consists of three antique awls from Austria, crafted in the period before World War I. 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The present examples date from the early industrial phase, when tools were still largely handcrafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eParticularly interesting is the threaded profile of the tips, which indicates a specific use in woodworking. The very good state of preservation makes this set attractive for both collectors and practical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eSuch original pieces from the pre-war period are increasingly in demand today – especially when they are preserved as a set like these. They are excellent gifts for craftsmen, history enthusiasts, or lovers of authentic tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt a flea market in Waidhofen an der Thaya, they lay in an old tin can, forgotten among screws and nails. Three awls, each shaped differently, each worn by a different hand. 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The masterful carving emphasizes the flowing robes and the gentle, expressive facial features. The warm, honey-colored wood has been accented with dark stain to highlight the carved details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Wood, hand-carved (likely linden wood)\u003cbr\u003e- Technique: Hand carving, folk art\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1954 (burned-in marking on the back)\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: approx. 22 cm high | 8 cm wide | 5 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e- Hanging: Original metal eyelet on the back\u003cbr\u003e- Condition: Vintage good – age-appropriate patina, no damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ USAGE\u003cbr\u003eIdeal as spiritual wall decoration in the bedroom, living room, or home chapel. A valuable collector's item for lovers of Austrian folk art and religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ SHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eShipping from Austria. 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No gilding, no varnish, no factory. Just carver's hands, a piece of linden wood, and time. Austrian folk art from the Waldviertel, early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bust depicts a cherub with gently closed eyes, a serene smile, and curly hair in flowing relief. The curved wings have concave hollowed-out inner surfaces. The face and hair are more finely crafted, while the body and back show intentionally rough carving facets — typical of the Austrian \u003cstrong\u003efolk carving tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Warm honey-brown wood color with natural aging patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back: a small filed area with two drill holes — original wall mounting was attached here, no longer present. Can stand freely or a new eyelet can be easily attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 11.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Epoch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinden wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-carved, uncolored. \u003cstrong\u003eEarly 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, Austrian folk art. Made in the vicinity of Rosenau Castle, Waldviertel, Lower Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a freestanding sculpture on a shelf, mantelpiece, or desk. Ideal for lovers of Austrian folk art, wood carving collectors, and anyone who appreciates genuine craftsmanship. 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Simply because the wood was there and the hands knew what to do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eCarved to endure — Things with soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57160429306231,"sku":"10023","price":85.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Engel-handgeschnitzt_1.jpg?v=1781016850"},{"product_id":"kaiserliche-spielkarten-aus-osterreich-zwei-decks-mit-doppeladler-steuermarke-um-1900","title":"Imperial Playing Cards from Austria – Two Decks with Double-Headed Eagle Tax Stamp, circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the dual monarchy collapsed, Austria was already playing with precisely these kinds of cards: two complete decks, 108 cards in total, whose design has lost none of its opulence to this day. Raised swords, flowers in ladies' hands, gold and crimson in dense geometric patterns – a card image such as was common in Central Europe around the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Proof on the Ace of Hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who look closely will find a tiny \u003cstrong\u003etax stamp with the two-headed imperial and royal eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Ace of Hearts – mandatory on every sold deck of cards in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Since the Republic of Austria switched to a single-headed eagle from 1919 onwards, it can be deduced that these cards are older than the Republic itself. A precise year remains open without expert knowledge; the range is approximately from the 1900s to the 1910s. 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The hinges are firm, the lid \u003cem\u003eopens and closes perfectly\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor jewelry, watches, cufflinks, coins, cards or letters – or closed as a peaceful decorative object on a dresser, shelf, or nightstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked at a flea market in Lower Austria. Shipped from Austria, carefully packaged. Price is for 1 piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFound in St. Pölten, at the stall of a man selling his deceased father's collection. The black base is thinly worn exactly where thumbs have lifted the lid for decades. 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No lock, no key, no manufacturer's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLength (measured at the lid): 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 8.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout a mark, the age can only be classified by the craftsmanship. Visible plywood layers at the edges, machine-sawn arch fields and the screw shape suggest the second half of the 20th century. We therefore date it to \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 1950s to 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e and consciously refer to the piece as vintage and not an antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good. The lid opens and closes perfectly and lies flat. At the base, a narrow strip at the bottom left does not quite close flush - a trace of handwork, not damage. In addition, there are some pale darker spots in the stain, minimal edge wear on the lid and slight tarnish on the hinges. The painting is complete and vibrant in color. The price is for 1 piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe find was made at a flea market in St. Pölten, with a young man selling his deceased father's collection. It is a casket that pretends to be a piece of furniture - with a plinth, arched panels and a lid, all on the scale of a hand. Whoever builds and paints something like this expects it to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003ePainted for a long stay — things with soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402695123319,"sku":"20075","price":43.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Holzschatulle-Kommode_1.jpg?v=1787413438"},{"product_id":"appenzeller-sennengurtel-vintage-rotes-leder-9-messingbeschlage-trachtengurtel-85-cm","title":"Appenzell Herdsman's Belt Vintage - red leather, 9 brass fittings, traditional costume belt 85 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine brass fittings on bright red cowhide leather.\u003c\/strong\u003e This belt follows the model of the Appenzell traditional belt – a form of traditional costume from Eastern Switzerland, which is derived from the studded suspenders of the herdsmen's costume. We found it at the Caritas flea market in Baden near Vienna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCows with cowbells, a herdsman with his dog, plus ornamental rosettes with dark-backed fields – this is the classic motif sequence of this type of belt. The brass plates are stamped, reworked with fine punch lines, and riveted to the leather with small brass pins; the rivet heads are visible on the inside. Nine fittings in total, plus the curved brass buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather and Workmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCowhide leather, brightly colored red on the top, with the inside left natural and rough. A fine embossed line runs along both edges. The size number 85 is handwritten on the inside. No manufacturer's mark is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 85 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for waist circumference: approx. 67–78 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of brass fittings: 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSize mark on the inside: 85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGood, worn vintage condition. The leather is stable and pliable, the buckle is fully functional. The red is slightly faded at the belt end, and the leather shows pressure marks and creases in the buckle area. Dark tarnished spots are visible on the buckle. The row of holes shows clear signs of use. Sold as is – please view all photos, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis belt style has been produced almost unchanged for decades, so the style alone does not allow for a precise date. Based on the condition of the leather, coloring, and workmanship of the fittings, we estimate the piece to be from approximately the 1960s to 1980s. This is an estimate, not a proven date: Vintage, not antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe motif sequence of herdsman, cows, and rosettes clearly originates from the Appenzell canon of forms. Since there is no manufacturer's mark, the workshop cannot be proven: Such belts were produced in Appenzell manufactories as well as in Austrian and Bavarian traditional costume workshops. This piece was found in Lower Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith traditional costume, leather trousers, or a dirndl. Equally good over a simple wool dress, with straight jeans, or as an eye-catcher on a coat. If you don't want to wear it, hang it on a wooden hook on the wall – the fittings will also catch the eye there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping from Austria, carefully packaged. The price is for 1 piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaden bei Wien, Caritas flea market. An entire alpine pasture parades on this belt: first the cows, then the herdsman with his dog, with rosettes like resting points in between. Whoever buckled it on wore a story around their waist that was older than themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eAn alpine procession around the waist — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57429786984823,"sku":"20078","price":98.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Guertel_1.jpg?v=1788285822"},{"product_id":"antikes-kommunionsandenken-1897-chromolithografie-mit-engeln-im-hinterglas-rahmen","title":"Antique Communion Souvenir 1897 – Chromolithograph with Angels in Reverse-Painted Glass Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA single day in April 1897, preserved on cardboard and behind glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e This antique communion keepsake from Austria commemorates a girl's first holy communion. Colored chromolithography, a handwritten inscription, and the original black and gold reverse-painted glass frame have remained together to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the card shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove a starry sky stands a Neo-Gothic monstrance with the host and the Christogram IHS, surrounded by a halo of light. Four angels are gathered around it: above are two crowned angels, their hands crossed over their chests or folded in prayer. Below, an angel with a wreath of roses in her hair carries a steaming censer, while opposite, an angel in golden robes bows her face in prayer. The gold tones were printed and still shimmer today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the image, in Fraktur script, is the old praise \u003cem\u003e\"Hochgelobt und gebenedeit sei das allerheiligste Sacrament des Altars\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Praised and blessed be the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar), followed by the title \u003cem\u003e\"Andenken an die erste heilige Communion\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Souvenir of the First Holy Communion). The pre-printed lines were filled in with a pen in elegant cursive: name, parish church, the date April 25, 1897, and a signature. This day was that year's White Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, when First Communion was traditionally celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the picture is framed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card lies behind a pane of glass, the back of which is painted black and adorned with fine gold lines. This reverse-painted glass technique, related to the French \u003cem\u003eVerre églomisé\u003c\/em\u003e, leaves only a window for the image. Outside, a black-framed wooden frame with a continuous tendril relief and a gilded inner trim follows. On the back, there is an old cardboard backing held by hand-driven nails, and an iron hanging ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse-painted glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black paint layer is flaked in places, most noticeably in the lower field, upper left, and along the left edge of the card. Lighter subsoil shows through there. 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Each arm of the cross ends in three rounded leaves – a form that has stood for the Holy Trinity since the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFront and Back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front shows a finely modeled, silver-toned \u003cstrong\u003efigure of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e, topped by the \u003cstrong\u003eINRI\u003c\/strong\u003e scroll. The yellow enamel lies over a textured ground and gives the cross its glow. The back is decorated with a fine engine-turned (guilloché) pattern around a central medallion bearing the \u003cstrong\u003eChi-Rho monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e (☧), the early Christian symbol formed from the Greek letters X and P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: trefoil cross with bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silvered bronze or nickel silver, enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: antique, probably late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: please see photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal, unrestored condition with a quietly grown \u003cstrong\u003epatina\u003c\/strong\u003e that has deliberately been left in place. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of antique religious art, worn on a chain, or as the cross for a handmade rosary. A meaningful gift for a baptism, confirmation or \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe only with a soft, dry cloth. To preserve the patina, avoid silver polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEisenstadt, the flea market. In a box full of medals and buttons, something yellow flashed, bright as a patch of sunlight. How many prayers has this cross heard, how often was it held in a hand looking for something to hold on to? Some things carry their light not on the outside, but in what they have meant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA cross that glows — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57474488729975,"sku":"30003","price":55.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8540926002_jscm.jpg?v=1789904229"},{"product_id":"antique-copy-wheel-approx-110-years-old-01054","title":"Antique Tracing Wheel with Wooden Handle, c. 1910 – Tailor’s Tool for Collectors and Sewing Lovers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tool with over a hundred years of history: this antique \u003cstrong\u003etracing wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e from around 1910 is a fascinating witness to the old tailoring craft. The wooden handle sits comfortably in the hand, and the serrated metal wheel still runs perfectly despite light rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tracing wheel transfers sewing patterns onto fabric: roll it over paper or thin layers of fabric and it leaves fine marks. An essential tool for tailors, fashion designers and sewing enthusiasts who value traditional craft – and a beautiful collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx. 17.5 cm (6.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel diameter: approx. 2.5 cm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: wood, metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: antique, approx. 1910–1919\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. The metal is already rusty, but the wheel works flawlessly. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of sewing notions, tailors working with historical tools and lovers of antiques. A special gift for anyone who treasures handcraft and history – in the spirit of \u003cstrong\u003eCottagecore\u003c\/strong\u003e and slow living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scouts’ flea market in Zwettl. In a wooden box of old button cards and spools lay this little wheel, its handle polished smooth by decades of work. How many dresses were cut along its trail, how many wedding suits, how many aprons? Tools remember every hand that guided them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eTraces that became clothes — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483493867895,"sku":"30033","price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.6323697795_8wiv.jpg?v=1790093083"},{"product_id":"rare-first-edition-libretto-der-76464","title":"Early Libretto of “Der Rosenkavalier” by Richard Strauss – Adolph Fürstner, 1910\/1911, Antique Opera Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare and historically significant early libretto (text book) for the “comedy for music” in three acts \u003cstrong\u003e“Der Rosenkavalier”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The music is by \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Strauss\u003c\/strong\u003e (Op. 59), the text by \u003cstrong\u003eHugo von Hofmannsthal\u003c\/strong\u003e; the opera premiered in January 1911.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Copy Is Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet carries the original copyright dates \u003cstrong\u003e1910 and 1911\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAdolph Fürstner\u003c\/strong\u003e, the authorized publisher of Strauss’s works at the time – placing it right at the beginning of the work’s history. The complete text is printed in the original German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTraces of Performance History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside there is a stamp and printed information referring to a \u003cstrong\u003eperformance license from 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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How many hands held it before the lights in the hall went down?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eWords before the first note — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57489058726263,"sku":"30061","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.7283992904_on9e.jpg?v=1790254999"},{"product_id":"vintage-madonna-and-child-on-red-velvet-92942","title":"Vintage Madonna and Child on Red Velvet – Miniature Zinc Icon in Zinc Frame, 1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small devotional image of \u003cstrong\u003eMadonna and Child\u003c\/strong\u003e: the figures are worked in \u003cstrong\u003ezinc\u003c\/strong\u003e and lovingly mounted on a velvet background, set in a stylish zinc frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForm and Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little image can be hung with an eyelet or displayed with a fold-out stand – on a desk, a nightstand, or as a small quiet corner anywhere in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 7 cm (2.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approx. 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: approx. 0.7 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: zinc, velvet, imitation leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlawless condition. 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Some things need no explanation to be felt as important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA quiet steadiness — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57489665982839,"sku":"30070","price":32.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.6078794916_rlh1.jpg?v=1790267817"},{"product_id":"antique-vintage-old-austrian-hiking-badge-66651","title":"Austrian Brass Folk Costume Badge, Tyrolean Couple – Vintage, 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ebrass folk costume badge\u003c\/strong\u003e showing a couple dressed in traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTyrolean costume\u003c\/strong\u003e: the woman wears a dirndl with an apron and flat shoes, the man leather trousers, boots and a wool jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis badge was not originally a hiking badge – it was riveted to a metal object on the back, later removed with the rivet remains filed down. The nail under the man's arm was added afterward so the badge could be nailed onto a walking stick; it works just as well on a wooden beam indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 5.5 cm (2.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum width: approx. 4.5 cm (1.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: approx. 0.4 cm (0.16 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass-plated iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition; the brass has developed a patina over time. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rustic homes and rooms, and for collectors of folk costume badges and hiking sticks – a small piece of Austrian folk culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe dry; avoid harsh polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScouts' flea market in Zwettl. This little brass couple lay among old hiking badges, as if they too had walked many paths. Once fixed to something else, then removed and given new meaning. Some things always find a new place where they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eTwo who always come along — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492908441975,"sku":"30101","price":36.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.3717125120_c73w.jpg?v=1790355672"},{"product_id":"antique-porcelain-virgin-mary-with-child-14400","title":"Crowned Madonna with Child Jesus, Porcelain – Vintage Central Europe, c. 1920s–1940s, 25 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant porcelain figurine of the \u003cstrong\u003eCrowned Virgin Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e holding the Christ Child, in the style of the Immaculate Conception. Mary and the Child both wear gilded crowns; Mary stands on a cloud with a crescent moon, her flowing white robe adorned with fine gold stars and gold trim, and hand-painted floral details on the pedestal base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground and Marking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressed model number \"292\" appears on the lower back rim. Such numbers usually refer to a maker's catalogue entry, though the specific manufacturer could not be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter: approx. 8.5 cm (3.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: glazed porcelain, gold trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: probably Central Europe (Germany\/Austria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 1920s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition, no chips, cracks or restorations; minimal age-appropriate wear to the gilding. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor people with a connection to the Christian faith, collectors of religious art, and as a dignified centerpiece for a home altar or prayer corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry with a soft brush; keep away from moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Carefully packed and double-boxed for worldwide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Pölten. The figure stood upright among lower things, as if it had always looked upward. Over the decades its crown had lost a little of its shine, yet its face remained quietly unchanged. What remains of a blessing passed on for nearly a hundred years?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA crown that doesn't fade — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492993966455,"sku":"30105","price":85.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8578265482_9827.jpg?v=1790360358"},{"product_id":"antique-italian-madonna-and-child-holy-17493","title":"Holy Water Font, Madonna and Child – Vintage Alpine, c. 1940s–1960s, Age-Damaged","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkably evocative \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted holy water font\u003c\/strong\u003e from mid-20th-century Central Europe, depicting the Virgin Mary tenderly cradling the Christ Child. Made in the Alpine tradition, with finely worked facial features, soft draped veils, and an ornate cloud-motif basin. Finished in muted tones of sage blue, cream and terracotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Condition Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered explicitly \u003cstrong\u003eas-is, in age-damaged condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visible vertical crack runs across the front of the basin, with a small chip exposing the yellowish base material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original coating inside the basin has flaked in places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor chipping along the top rear rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main body and hanging loop remain solid and structurally stable – a lovely piece for restoration or for those who appreciate the beauty of age and wear (\"wabi-sabi\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 12.5 cm (4.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approx. 7.5 cm (3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: approx. 4 cm (1.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: molded wood-composite\/chalkware, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: probably Italy or Austria (Alpine region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 1940s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable age-related damage as described above; the faces of Mary and the Child remain undamaged. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and restorers of religious folk art, lovers of the wabi-sabi aesthetic, or as a rosary holder on a home altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry only; do not wash due to the flaking coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaidhofen an der Thaya. The little font lay among discarded frames, its crack clearly visible in the light. And yet the mother's face stayed perfectly calm, as if the break had never reached her. Sometimes it's the crack itself that shows how long something has held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA crack that destroyed nothing — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57494085599607,"sku":"30107","price":47.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8629263833_lbuw.jpg?v=1790425762"},{"product_id":"vintage-commemorative-plaques-from-the-71864","title":"Brass Commemorative Plaque, 1950s – Vintage Wall Decor, Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebrass commemorative plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1950s, once commonly seen in the living rooms of post-war German households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rounded corners and the striking contrast between the brass and the black background, this plaque tells a story of days gone by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum width: 11.5 cm (4.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum height: 11 cm (4.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass and black-colored metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. Only a tiny dent at the top edge, visible only on close inspection. There is an eyelet on the back for hanging on the wall. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylish wall decoration, a focal point in a gallery of collectibles, or a unique gift for someone who loves vintage treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGmünd. The little plaque leaned among old photo frames, its brass still gently shining after all the decades. It recalled a time when such reliefs hung proudly on countless living room walls. Some things outlast their era precisely because they are so simple and steadfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA relief from quieter years — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495215800695,"sku":"30137","price":17.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.6012404121_c9d4.jpg?v=1790492503"},{"product_id":"vintage-commemorative-plaques-from-the-78382","title":"Munich Frauenkirche Brass Commemorative Plaque, 1950s – Vintage Wall Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eA piece of vintage nostalgia: a \u003cstrong\u003ebrass commemorative plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1950s. These charming reliefs were once an integral part of German home decor, ranking alongside kidney tables and club chairs among the most sought-after furnishings of the post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMotif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plaque shows the well-known landmark of Munich – the Munich Frauenkirche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rounded corners and the striking contrast between elegant brass and the raised black base, it tells a story of days gone by – an era of renewal and prosperity after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum width: 10 cm (3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum height: 13 cm (5.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass and black-colored metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlawless condition. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylish wall decoration, a focal point in a gallery of collectibles, or a unique gift for someone who loves vintage treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaidhofen an der Thaya. The little plaque leaned among other city reliefs, its spires finely worked. It recalled a time when people loved to bring sights onto the wall, to have them before their eyes every day. Sometimes a small relief is enough to bring a whole city into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA spire in brass — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495219110263,"sku":"30141","price":24.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.5961787760_76fk.jpg?v=1790492666"},{"product_id":"vintage-commemorative-plaques-from-the-74825","title":"Stuttgart Coat of Arms and TV Tower Brass Commemorative Plaque, 1950s – Vintage Wall Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eA piece of vintage nostalgia: a \u003cstrong\u003ebrass commemorative plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMotif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plaque shows Stuttgart's most famous landmarks: the Stuttgart coat of arms (the Stuttgart Horse) and the Stuttgart television tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rounded corners and the striking contrast between elegant brass and the raised black base, it tells a story of days gone by – an era of renewal and prosperity after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum width: 10 cm (3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum height: 13 cm (5.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass and black-colored metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. The brass has developed a light patina over time. There is an eyelet on the back for hanging on the wall. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylish wall decoration, a focal point in a gallery of collectibles, or a unique gift for someone who loves vintage treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeidenreichstein. This plaque lay beside other city reliefs, its horse and tower finely worked in brass. A light patina told of the decades it had already seen. Some cities are best kept on the wall rather than only in memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA horse from another time — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495219143031,"sku":"30142","price":24.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.6007677071_2re1.jpg?v=1790492690"},{"product_id":"versilberter-alter-tortenheber-art-deco-11072","title":"Silver-Plated Art Deco Cake Server, Krupp Berndorf – Vintage Austria, Interwar Period","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely chased \u003cstrong\u003eArt Deco cake server\u003c\/strong\u003e from the interwar period, by the famous Austrian cutlery maker \u003cstrong\u003eKrupp Berndorf\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cake server is most likely made of alpaca silver (nickel silver).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpaca silver is a silvery-white to yellow-shining alloy of 47–64% copper, 10–25% nickel and 15–42% zinc. It was developed in 1823 as the result of a German competition to create an alloy visually most similar to silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cake server is suitable not only as a decorative or collectible object but can also still be used in daily life – it just needs a little cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: most likely alpaca silver (nickel silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Krupp Berndorf, Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Art Deco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: interwar period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cake server has already developed a noticeable patina. It is also slightly bent at the tip – with a little skill this flaw can be fixed again with a hammer. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Austrian silver cutlery, lovers of Art Deco style, or simply for your next coffee gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft cloth; clean with silver polish if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Pölten. The cake server lay among other old cutlery, its chased pattern still finely visible despite the patina. Its slightly bent tip told of countless slices of cake it had lifted. Some tools carry their work with dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eMade for countless slices of cake — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499847721335,"sku":"30179","price":29.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.4461320316_ss9s.jpg?v=1790692611"},{"product_id":"handmade-bag-icon-diptych-from-austria-35981","title":"Hand-Carved Wooden Icon Diptych, Saint George and the Madonna – Vintage Austria, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade, two-part \u003cstrong\u003eicon diptych from Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the left panel is Saint George – considered the patron saint of riders and farmers, depicted as a knight with a spear slaying a dragon. Above his head is his name in Greek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMotif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right panel shows the Holy Mother of God with the Christ Child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-piece icon booklet is hand-carved from natural wood. The two images were glued to the inside and then varnished, giving the impression that the picture was painted directly onto the wood. Both images are held together by a small hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDedication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon was apparently dedicated to a man named \"Heinz.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 7.3 cm (2.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth (open): 9 cm (3.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth (closed): 1.8 cm (0.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: natural wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good to perfect condition. The small hinge works flawlessly. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little icon to carry with you at all times, or to place in a special spot in your home. Also a good gift for collectors of religious objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeidenreichstein. The little icon booklet lay among other religious objects, its hinge still moving smoothly after all these years. It was once dedicated to a man named Heinz – who he was remains his secret. Some things carry a dedication forward even after the story behind it has faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA dedication that remains — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503085855095,"sku":"30186","price":38.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.3765022333_tixd.jpg?v=1790780120"},{"product_id":"rare-european-folk-art-ceramic-canister-55324","title":"European Folk Art Ceramic Canister with Hunting Scene, Crackle Glaze, Wooden Lid – Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary find for collectors of fine ceramic art and period kitchenware: a heavy \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean folk art ceramic canister with hunting motif\u003c\/strong\u003e – highly detailed, hand-inspired, with hunters in traditional Baroque attire, a running stag, game birds, and botanical scrollwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is finished in an exquisite, fine crackle glaze and complemented by a solid wooden lid with its original airtight seal ring intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed traditional hunting scenes are among the most desirable themes in European folk art ceramics. The deep, fine crackle glaze texture highlights the rich pigments and gives the piece a true antique aesthetic. The thick, solid wood lid maintains its seal ring – ready for display or daily tea\/coffee storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: European folk art\/hunting scene revival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: ceramic, fine crackle glaze, solid wood, food-grade seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10.5 cm (4.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 10 cm (3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutstanding vintage condition. Clean interior, flawless glaze coat, no chips or structural cracks (the crackle lattice is an intentional glaze effect). Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking focal point for English Country, Alpine Chalet, Cabin \u0026 Lodge, or Heritage Kitchen styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, wipe the wooden lid dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGmünd. The canister stood among other storage ware, its hunting scene vivid despite the fine crackle in the glaze. Hunters in baroque dress chased a stag that would never be caught – a quiet image unchanged for generations. Some canisters guard more than just provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA hunt that never ends — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505029554551,"sku":"30208","price":55.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8656260549_a1gy.jpg?v=1790876959"},{"product_id":"antique-wooden-hand-painted-box-vintage-59058","title":"Hand-Painted Wooden Box with Flowers, Domed Lid – Vintage Folk Art, Cottagecore Jewelry Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003ewooden box with a domed lid\u003c\/strong\u003e and lovely \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted floral motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e on all sides – in the traditional style of folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little chest has a warm, authentic look; natural signs of age add to its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 8 cm (3.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approx. 10 cm (3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: approx. 6 cm (2.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: good vintage condition with natural signs of age and use (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor jewelry, keepsakes and small treasures – or as a decorative accent in cottagecore and farmhouse interiors. A sweet Christmas gift for folk art lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe dry; do not clean the painting with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the flea market in Eisenstadt the little chest caught our eye among gray tools – a bouquet of flowers in the middle of autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA bouquet made of wood — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507979297143,"sku":"30238","price":49.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.7282186951_lznn.jpg?v=1790963993"},{"product_id":"teaspoon-decorated-from-florence-italy-39959","title":"Ornate Florence Coffee Spoon with Marzocco Lion and Lily Crest – Vintage Italy 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ornate \u003cstrong\u003etea or coffee spoon from Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e, the capital of Tuscany. The handle is lavishly decorated: the stem is made of intertwined plant tendrils and ends in a standing \u003cstrong\u003elion\u003c\/strong\u003e holding the \u003cstrong\u003eFlorentine coat of arms with the lily\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lion stands on a stone engraved \"Firenze\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn heraldry, the Florentine lion is called \u003cstrong\u003eMarzocco\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the stone monument in Piazza della Signoria, he holds the city's coat of arms as a shield bearer with his right paw in front of his body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 14 cm (5.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Florence, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a display piece, for your daily coffee or tea, or as a new addition to a spoon collection – a small holiday gift with a taste of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the flea market in Heidenreichstein the spoon lay among souvenir plates. The little lion held his crest as proudly as if he still stood on the piazza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA lion from Florence — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57509650858359,"sku":"30262","price":21.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.3014614730_h96c.jpg?v=1791119537"},{"product_id":"antique-prayer-book-gift-for-94518","title":"Antique Prayer Book from 1907 in Fraktur Script, Gilt Edges, Confirmation Dedication 1914 – Devotional Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special find: an \u003cstrong\u003eantique prayer book\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1907, given to a young girl \u003cstrong\u003efor her confirmation in 1914\u003c\/strong\u003e with a personal handwritten dedication – just months before the outbreak of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in \u003cstrong\u003eFraktur (Gothic) script\u003c\/strong\u003e, 432 pages plus appendix, with gilded page edges and a ribbon bookmark. The cover is probably artificial leather, with brass fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: paper, (artificial) leather, brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 10 cm (3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 7.5 cm (3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 2.5 cm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: printed 1907, dedication 1914 (antique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good for its age. Pages complete and flawless; the coat of arms on the cover is incomplete and the clasp is missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of devotional literature and religious keepsakes, for a display cabinet – or for personal devotion during Advent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore dry and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Scouts' flea market in Zwettl the little book lay among rosaries – the dedication on its first page told of a spring day more than a hundred years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA prayer from another time — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57522131009911,"sku":"30316","price":84.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.5593073124_j70t.jpg?v=1791395118"},{"product_id":"corkscrew-in-the-shape-of-an-old-key-92723","title":"Corkscrew Shaped Like an Old Key with Coat of Arms, Verdigris Finish – Vintage Germany 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original idea: a \u003cstrong\u003ecorkscrew shaped like an old key\u003c\/strong\u003e. The key serves as a sheath for the worm – simply pull the handle out of the key bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color was chosen as if the key were ancient and the metal had already turned green. The handle is decorated with a coat of arms like an old key and sits very comfortably in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: metal, iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 12.5 cm (4.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good. 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