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Vintage Westermann Umriss Geography Education Classroom Stamp – North America

Jon Nix — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:39:57 +0000

A vintage Westermann Umriss map stamp of the continent of North America (Nr. 20658 - "Nordamerika"). Originally used to duplicate map outlines in ink for teaching geography in the classroom, these stamps are interesting objects in their own right now. In good, used conditoin and in its original metal box. The stamp produces a map approximately 15cm by 12cm (5¾ in. by 4¾ in.)

The stamp has obvious signs of use, including some aged ink remnants on the stamp and wear and tear to the metal handle sections, minor surface scratches, etc., but in good clean conditon otherwise. The outer metal box, which measures 16cm by 14.5cm by 7cm (6¼ in. by 5¾ in. by 2¾ in.), is also in good overall vintage condition, with signs of ageing to the paper label and minor dents and scratches from use. It is, however, in good structural shape and clean.

A quirky object of interest to those with a background in education or geography specifically, or to anyone who appreciates the visual appeal of maps and mapping-related items. It would certainly make an interesting display piece or paperweight!

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British Columbia Centenary Two-Handled Lidded Ceramic Jar

Jon Nix — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:54:58 +0000

Made in Japan by the company of Shafford (suspicious name!) this two-handled lidded ceramic jar was a souvenir celebrating the centenary of British Columbia (1858-1958). On top of the native symbolism and form the jar features Centenary Sam, the "mascot" of the celebrations. The base of the jar proudly exclaims that it has been hand-decorated, whilst the somewhat erratic nature of these hand decorations adds to the quirky nature of the item. Compare the hand decorated "totem" design and the rendition of Centenary Sam with other centenary memorabilia and you'll see a fair degree of artistic licence at play!

The jar is in very good condition and measures 13cm from handle to handle (5 in.), with a height of 10cm (4 in.) and a base diameter of 10cm (4 in.)

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Vintage Carved Red Cedarwood Bird

Jon Nix — Thu, 17 May 2018 11:35:20 +0000

We were immediately drawn to this fellow, a carved Red Cedar wood bird when we saw him. And he followed us home as a result. There's something about him, aside from the obvious skilled craftsmanship. The base is signed with the maker's name, "C. R. Seyfort" and an indication it was made in Victoria, British Columbia. Our research shows similar items of some age, carved in a very similar way by the same craftsperson, and all show a similar flair for design and execution.

Carved in fine sympathy with the grain, this goose (?!) measures approximately 36cm (14 in.) high with a base 9cm (3½ in.) in length. At his widest he's approximately 6cm (2¼ in.), so he'll sit snugly on a narrow shelf or mantel. He's got a few scars and scrapes from old age, but he still looks perky. This is not the kind of item we would want to look pristine and perfect, anyway - it's a character piece through and through.

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