heading onto the battlefield, Julius Caesar would yell "carpe diem" (seize the day)....on this website you will find rare denim and workwear that has stood the test of time and yet remains battle ready......
the following items are truly rare and unusual treasures.......some are priced, some are not....feel free to make an offer on items that are not piced as the price could depend on the day and the mood ( and, more honestly, the carpe financial picture at the time of the offer)......all of these items are also available for rent....check the "carpe rental policy" page for more info on this.....
levis overalls: circa 1905-1920
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cloth patch still visible
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authentic western gunfighter belt - 100 yr old - $650
amazing leather trunk from colonial era - $1450.00
pic 2 - circa 1750's-1820's- likely used on stage from mexico city to Santa fe
WORKS GREAT ! lock for trunk - likely used on "camino real"
old levis box - empty - $25
OLD AD BANNER - 3' x4 1/2' $75
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rare 1800's packsaddle !!! $750.00
( pic 2) calvary ? from old livery stable abandoned for 100 years !
custom wood HD shelf/ box - $350
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old leather suitcase $75
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60's decopage hippie helmet ......
bought off original ownwer/artist....pic2
victorian Marshall Field jacket in mint condition !
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incredibly rare sealskin jacket
$650 - pic 2
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rare pre-patagonia yvon chouinard rugby shirt
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40's-50's bikr jkt - probably Buco
30's levis silk shirt - 36"shoulders-24" sleeves - $450.00
email carpedenim@wildblue.net for more info or more incredible vintage items like these.....
