Description
This was found with other German books dating from the 1860s thru the 1940s. The only inscriptions in this journal are on the front cover reading "Dies Und Das" (this and that).
Category
Books and Manuscripts
Medium
Wooden Covers. Paper pages
Distinguishing marks
No Distinguishing Marks, except for the title "Dies Und Das" and the drawing of the lamp on the front cover
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
12.5cm by 14.5cm (5in by 5.75in)
History
Unknown
For Sale?
No
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Re: Antique Wooden German Journal (Dies Und Das)
The translation Means "This and That" as you stated. This would indicate its German providence. The wood looks to be European Oak to me which would place its origin from Germany. I would estimate that this piece is vintage and not and antique as it is not over 100 years old..
Concerns for me is the fact that Germans are famous for their wood carving. This is something that this piece does not have and lacks. The piece looks that it was something more mass produced perhaps for tourist market,
I would estimate that this piece is circa 1960 - 1980 in its making.
My valuation would be estimate $15 - $30 ... thanks for sharing