Mountaineering Equipment
CHF 240
This is a very clean ice axe from “Fritsch & Co" in Zurich which is engraved on one side of the head. The metal has been cleaned/polished and besides minor signs of wear, the wood shaft is in very good condition. The cotton leash is also in excellent condition. SPORTHAUS FRITSCH & CO. was a very popular sports shop for outdoor enthusiasts and was...
CHF 265
This is an increasingly scarce & well-preserved World War II rucksack (Tornister), made in Switzerland for the Swiss infantry troops up in the mountains. Backpack was made by saddler A. Oreiller (Sellier) of Bagnes in 1944 (all stamped on the leather). KMV "Privat" stamp on the inside of the main compartment, indicating that this backpack was released...
CHF 195
This extra long (100 cm) & rare ice axe is in excellent shape! It has been cleaned and there are no nicks on the wood which has a great patina. The only markings on the adze are "E.M." Due to it's length it is shipped as "Cumbersome". A beautiful piece to display in your home or lodge!
CHF 155
These 8 point size 43 climbing crampons were made by A. Hupfauf in Einsiedeln, Switzerland in the 1940's. They are part of the "Prima" model range and are "New Old Stock" (NOS).
CHF 265
This is a very rustic & clean looking 1940's ice axe made by P. Schild in Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland Switzerland. It is in very good condition after being cleaned & polished with some normal usage wear (no cracks). The name "P. SCHILD" & KANDERSTEG is engraved on one side of the head. This antique ice axe is a little piece of Switzerland...
CHF 0
This very scarce ca. 1930's antique ice axe was made by the legendary ice axe maker Alfred Bhend (second generation). The Bhend ice axe tradition spans over 150 years, with the craft passing down through 4 generations, today known as Bhend Metallblau, with Ruedi Bhend, nearly seventy years old, still making ice axes every winter. This particular axe was...
CHF 85
This pair of 1930's antique ski goggles were worn by the Swiss "Gebirgsjager" (Military Mountain Troops). The extreme dark green lenses shielded their eyes from the glare of the sun reflecting off the bright white glaciers. They come with an aluminium storage box. Ski with them, wear them at a ski party, hang them up or do it all!
CHF 280
This is a very scarce & rustic looking 1940's ice axe made by J. M. Andenmatten in Saas Grund located in the Valais, Switzerland. It has been cleaned/polished and besides a few minor knicks from use, it is exceptionally good looking with it’s original canvas strap. No doubt this vintage ice axe will look just great decorating a wall in your home or...
CHF 290
This antique ice axe was manufactured by "Gebr. Andenmatten" (the Andenmatten brothers) in Saas Almaggel, Valais, Switzerland. The brothers started making axes in 1918 and continued with a second family generation until the early 1970's. It has been cleaned, polished and ready to decorate your mountain chalet with.
CHF 185
This very nice looking vintage ice axe has been cleaned and is free of dents or cracks. No name is marked but it was most probably manufactured in Switzerland for the Swiss military. A nice & scarce feature of this ice axe is that the head and spike are attached using copper studs.
CHF 135
This restored antique short handle ice axe was manufactured in Switzerland. The handle is in very good shape without any splinters and the metal head is very clean with the initials "RV" engraved on it. This specific model was mainly used to make steps/toe holds in the ice.
CHF 140
These 6 points climbing crampons were most likely made by A. Hupfauf in Einsiedeln, Switzerland in the 1940's. They are part of the "Prima" model range and still have their original canvas straps.
CHF 265
This antique ice axe was manufactured by (or for) Adolf Attenhofer who opened up in Zurich a sport article factory in 1924. He was better known for his skis and the "ALPINA" ski bindings which were the least expensive and thus the most common bindings on the market during the 1920's. The ice axe has been cleaned/polished & is in excellent condition...
CHF 0
This very nice ice axe was sold by Th. Björnstad & Cie. in Bern in the 1920's to one of their clients "A. Buser". It was most likely made by the Andenmatten brothers in Saas-Almagel, Wallis. The axe is in great condition with no rust & shows normal signs of wear. Th. Björnstad & Cie was a prominent sports shop specializing in winter sports...
CHF 0
A good 1920’s Geb Andenmatten (Andenmatten Brothers) “Mischabel ice axe, the handle is made from ash wood with normal signs of use and the metal pick and adze have been cleaned. This is a fine quality ice axe made in Switzerland, the head being stamped with “GEB. ANDENMATTEN, SCHWEIZ, SAAS ALMAGEL” on one side and “MARKE MISCHABEL” with an outline of a...
Mountaineering Equipment
SOLD - Vintage Swiss Mountaineering Rucksack & Climbing Gear (Nr. A1)
PCSRS6015
CHF 0
Here’s another Antique Ski Shop creation. A beautiful Swiss mountaineering display consisting of a vintage rucksack with ice axe, rope, crampons, glacier goggles, snowshoes & binoculars - all from the 1920's/50's with a lot of history. This vintage Swiss mountaineering combination will make a wonderful item for wall decor in you home, lodge or chalet...
Mountaineering Equipment
SOLD - Very Scarce Swiss "Andenmatten - Allalin"" Ice Axe (Siders/Sierre)
PCS80123
CHF 0
This very scarce antique ice axe was manufactured by "Andenmatten" in Siders (French = Sierre) in the Valais. The family name "Andenmatten" is very well known as forgers in Saas Almegel, Valais, Switzerland. No doubt the maker of this ice axe was related to this family & moved down the valley to ply his trade but still named his axes "Allalin" which...
Mountaineering Equipment
SOLD - Vintage Swiss Mountaineering Rucksack & Climbing Gear (Nr. 4)
PCS60126
CHF 0
Here you have it all in one! A beautiful mountaineering Swiss display consisting of a vintage rucksack with ice axe, rope, crampons & glacier goggles - all from the 1940's/50's with a lot of history! The rucksack originates from "Sport Körner" in the town of Altdorf in the Canton of Uri (Altdorf is also where the legendary Wilhelm Tell shot the apple...
CHF 0
These size 38, 10 point vintage crampons were manufactured in the late 60's in the Stubai valley, Austria. This pair of vintage climbing crampons are in surprisingly good condition for their age and most probably only worn a few times.
CHF 0
This vintage ice axe was manufactured by the Gebr. Willisch (Willisch brothers) in Täsch/Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland for the Albert Lutz Sportartikelfabrik AG in Teufen Appenzell, Switzerland. The ice axe is clean/polished & in very good condition. Besides a few knicks, the shaft is free of cracks or splinters. Willisch is a name that all the great...
CHF 0
This very scarce ca. 1930's antique ice axe was made by the legendary ice axe maker Alfred Bhend (second generation). The Bhend ice axe tradition spans over 150 years, with the craft passing down through 4 generations, today known as Bhend Metallblau, with Ruedi Bhend, nearly seventy years old, still making a few ice axes every winter. This particular axe...
CHF 0
A very clean & complete pair of 12 point, wrought iron crampons in the design of their inventor Oscar Eckenstein (1859 -1921). They are in great condition (metal & leather!). Eckenstein was a passionate climber and innovator. He developed theses crampons in 1908 and two years later, with the help of Henry Grivel of Courmayeur on the Italian side...
CHF 0
This is a very rustic looking 1940's ice axe made by L. Lambrigger in Mörel located in the Wallis, Switzerland. It has been cleaned and besides a few worm holes it is exceptionally good looking with “L. Lambrigger, Mörel, Wallis engraved on one side of the head which is attached with copper studs.
CHF 0
This is an original pair of vintage wrought iron climbing crampons made by the Felix Ralling Hammerwerk company in the village of Fulpmes in the Subai valley in south Tyrol, Austria. They have 10 points and are marked size 43. The leather straps are in excelent shape and the metal is clean.
Mountaineering Equipment
SOLD - Vintage Swiss Mountaineering Rucksack & Climbing Gear (Nr. 5)
PCSRS14
CHF 0
A beautiful & complete Swiss mountaineering display consisting of a vintage rucksack with ice axe, climbing rope, crampons, pitons, field flask & glacier goggles - all from the 1940's/50's. The rucksack is from the 1950's and shows minor signs of usage but the leather draw string and all other leather straps are intact. It also features an...
CHF 0
This is an increasingly scarce well-preserved pre-World War II rucksack (Tornister), made in Switzerland for the Swiss infantry troops up in the mountains. Backpack was made by saddler Büttikofer of Fribourg (Switzerland) in 1938. Canvas behind front looks brand new. KMV "Privat" stamp on the inside of the main compartment, indicating that this backpack...
CHF 0
This antique short handle ice axe was manufactured in Chamonix, France by the famous "Simond Brothers". The handle is in fair shape and shows signs of being well used. The metal adze is in good shape with "A. Simond & Frères, A Chamonix" with a flower and a barely visible Chamois engraved. This specific model was mainly used to make steps in the ice.
CHF 0
This vintage ice axe was manufactured in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France by "CLAUDIUS SIMOND" which is engraved on the metal head along with "CHAMONIX-MONT BLANC & "Simond Spécial D" along with the Simond logo of a mountain goat head. It has been cleaned, polished & considering it's age, it is in excellent condition. This would be a great item to...
CHF 0
These fully restored 8 point size 1 (27 cm in length) climbing crampons were made by A. Hupfauf in Einsiedeln, Switzerland in the 1940's. They are part of the "Prima" model range. The straps are original & the word "Schmal" is engraved underneath.
CHF 0
This is an original "NOS" vintage "Himalya - Kuno Rainer" ice axe made by the Felix Ralling Hammerwerk in the village of Fulpmes in the Stubai valley in South Tyrol, Austria. It is stamped with CCB on one side for C. Christen, Bern, the sport shop where it was sold to some person who never got to use it. A few signs of storage but otherwise brand new!
CHF 0
This is an original vintage "Stubai Aschenbrenner - Führerpickel - Ges. Gesch" (all engraved on the head). The circa 1970's ice axe is in excellent condition and was probably only used a few times. Made in Austria for Intersport stores. Included are both rubber/plastic adze & pick protectors.
Whether your passion is to hike or climb mountains, we have amassed a small collection of vintage mountaineering equipment which will look just great wherever you decide to place them in your home or chalet.



