Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Mobile Military Obstacle "Spinnenkop" or "Friese Ruiter"

$976.24
£730.01
€815
CA$1,345.01
A$1,466.92
CHF 777.08
MX$17,586.32
NOK 9,896.51
SEK 9,049.62
DKK 6,210.62

About the Item

This historic object is commonly known as the “Spinnenkop” or the “Friese Ruiter” in Belgium. This object, which originated from a military background as a mobile and defensive obstacle, was used by the customs or ‘douane’. These obstacles were placed to stop motorized smugglers. We date it back to the 1st World War era. We offer this piece as a unique decorative item. The tabletops are not included, but they demonstrate the piece’s potential. The piece is in good condition and shows signs of wear consistent with its age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 28.75 in (73 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vlimmeren, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1047047933642

More From This Seller

View All
Black Dedalo Umbrella Stand by Artemide
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Dedalo umbrella stand, which was designed in 1966 by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide, Italy, is a timeless piece of modern design. It is made of white ABS plastic. Its ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Plastic

Hanger .01, Black, by Lennart Van Uffelen and Oskar Vermeylen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Hanger.01 has a design that requires very little explanation. A hanger with a clear nod to a noose, made of flax, reinforced with a steel core and available with a pulley. This is a collaborative design between Lennart ALBERT Van Uffelen and Oskar ALBERT Vermeylen also known as Albert & Albert. It is handmade in Belgium and part of the “Absurds” collection of Atelier Belge.
Category

2010s Belgian Other Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Dynamic Industrial Stool
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This industrial stool can be dated in the 1950s. It is a dynamic stool with a heavy metal spherical disk base, finished with rubber on the underside. You can sit on this stool, stay ...
Category

Vintage 1960s European Industrial Stools

Materials

Faux Leather

Square Coffee Table by Mobichalet
By Mobichalet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This strong robust coffee table is handcrafted from dark-colored oak wood. It will bring a natural, bucolic feel to your interior. This brutalist table is in very good condition, sho...
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Floor Standing Telescope by Piet G. Meesters
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful floor standing telescope, 60mm f/15 NEDOPTIFA, dates from the 1930s and was made by Piet G. Meesters. One of the most famous Dutch amateur astronomers of the last cent...
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Folk Art Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This mysterious chair will surely catch the attention of any visitor. We can’t say much about the age, but this chair could certainly be 200 years old. It is for sure an European cha...
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Iron Stick
Located in Boden, SE
An old antique swedish 18th century iron candlestick . Very charming and solid. The candlestick is called "Stumpastake" in swedish. These were good when you wanted to take advanta...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Large Wood Jack
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Category

1990s Toys

Materials

Wood

Artistic Design and All Handcrafted, Wrought Iron Arts Crafts Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
With the holiday season on our doorstep we are offering a number of season related items, but also many smaller and lower priced art and antiques that will make great gifts for yours...
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish cast iron candleholder designed by Gunnar Cyren, circa 1960 Denmark. Candle Holder features eight candles sticks. Excellent condition with minor signs of age and use. Measure...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Large 18th-19th Century French Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th-19th century French gridiron made of wrought iron. The gridiron was used for cooking in the fireplace. It can still be used to grill food in your fireplace very easily. ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nautical Early 20th Century Jackwood Water Wheel Accessory from Kerala, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique water wheel from Kerala, India. This Kerala water wheel, also known as a "chakram chavittal," would have originally been used as a manua...
Category

20th Century Indian Rustic Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood