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Swiss army backpack – salt and pepper – how to close it!

Swiss army backpack – salt and pepper – how to close it! I never was too happy how I used to close this backpack – there is for sure some soldier proof instruction around. I´m heading for some serious barbecue … Continue reading

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swiss army backpack salt and pepper small vs. big

Swiss army backpack salt and pepper small vs. big or light vs. heavy: As promised I took some images of the smaller or lighter Swiss army salt and pepper backpack from 1963 made by A. Mosimann. As you can see … Continue reading

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Hiking sticks – Stocknagel

Today in my favorite antique shop I came over 5 old – vintage hiking sticks with stick nails – stocknägel. I could not find the word for a stocknagel in english. To explain it, a stocknagel is a souvenir you nail … Continue reading

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old cigar boxes

Some old / vintage tin cigar boxes I bought in antique shops or flea markets. I still have not found a real use for them but I liked the design. Another fine example how packaging was handled some time ago.

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18 year old boxing gloves – my first ones

My first pair of boxing gloves, about 18 years old. Not totally ripped apart – they suck (kwon) but still kept – be-cause.

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Grandfathers watch – Certina

Grandfathers Certina watch: One of my most valuable possessions. Just recently my mother gave me the watch of my grandfather. The watchband was way to small and the inside needed a good service. A picture taken right after the watchmaker … Continue reading

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