{"title":"Bamboo \/ Leather Baskets","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"120cm-gresvig-norwegian-bamboo-cross-country-ski-poles-bamboo-leather","title":"120cm Gresvig Norwegian Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Poles - Bamboo\/Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eGresvig of Oslo made ski equipment for much of the 20th century, including cable-style bindings and ski poles such as these.  Hailing from the 1960s and just brought back to USA this spring, this example features black leather handles and straps, bamboo shafts, and leather\/plastic 4 inch ring baskets.  One pole has a crack in it, which is very common with old bamboo poles.  This has been addressed with the classic Norwegian pole fix - black electrical tape around the shaft.  The tips have been \"declawed\" - meaning the screw-in metal tip for each pole is gone.  That might make them a bit more floor-friendly when displayed indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 120cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nBaskets: leather, plastic\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 390gm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: Gresvig\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639708049646,"sku":"POL043","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5968994424_45tg.jpg?v=1722736075"},{"product_id":"145cm-liljedahl-bamboo-cross-country-ski-poles-late-1950s-original-logo-and-graphics","title":"145cm Liljedahl Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Poles - Late 1950s - Original Logo and Graphics!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of the oldest Liljedahls out there - with a first version of the Lillehammer town crest logo.  Says \"Lillehammer Staven\" in script on the side. 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Liljedahl, as the leading maker of racing poles, experimented with different materials and pole features to make the highest-performing poles available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 80s Swix retired the Liljedahl brand, but its legacy lives on in Swix-branded ski poles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 145cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nBaskets: 6 in leather\/wicker ring\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 650gm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: late 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: Liljedahl, Lillehammer NO\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639708082414,"sku":"POL046","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.6017002743_bvbf.jpg?v=1722736084"},{"product_id":"145cm-liljedahl-bamboo-cross-country-ski-racing-poles-mid-1960s","title":"145cm Liljedahl Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Racing Poles - Mid 1960s!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful pair of mid 1960s Liljedahl racing poles in tip-top shape.  The plastic rings are smaller and lighter than their wicker cousins that would be on a touring pole.  These poles have seen light used and still shine from their original finish.  Straps and handles in nice condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiljedahl was based in Lillehammer, Norway.  Swix, and its various parent companies, were of Swedish origin.  Swix' purchase of Liljedahl in 1974 was used as as a way to expand its product line and establish a Norway-headquartered company.  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Nice pair of mid 1960s Liljedahl racing poles from Lillehammer, Norway, and the marks to prove it.  Plastic rings were favoured by racers due to their smaller size and lightness.  These poles have some use, but in the trade we call it \"patina\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiljedahl was based in Lillehammer, Norway.  Swix, and its various parent companies, were of Swedish origin.  Swix' purchase of Liljedahl in 1974 was used as as a way to expand its product line and establish a Norway-headquartered company.  Liljedahl, as the leading maker of racing poles, experimented with different materials and pole features to make the highest-performing poles available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 80s Swix retired the Liljedahl brand, but its legacy lives on in Swix-branded ski poles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 135cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nBaskets: 4 in leather\/plastic ring\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 450gm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: mid 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: Liljedahl, Lillehammer NO\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639708279022,"sku":"POL048","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.6029293731_i4dt.jpg?v=1722736104"},{"product_id":"130cm-norwegian-bamboo-cross-country-ski-poles-wicker-leather-baskets-time-capsules","title":"130cm Norwegian Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Poles - Wicker\/Leather Baskets - TIME CAPSULES!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of well-loved but still completely functional vintage Norwegian ring basket poles from the 1960s.  Unique spiral-leather handle.  The baskets are what sell these poles and they in great shape.  Shafts have a couple of splits, which is normal for bamboo this age.  This has been addressed with the classic electrical tape fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 130cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nBaskets: leather, wicker\u003cbr\u003e\nBasket diameter: 13cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 507gm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: someone in Norway\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639708344558,"sku":"POL049","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.6017159941_8dzt.jpg?v=1722736113"},{"product_id":"135cm-liljedahl-bamboo-cross-country-ski-poles-mid-1960s-leather-wicker-ring-baskets","title":"135cm Liljedahl Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Poles - Mid 1960s - Leather\/Wicker Ring Baskets!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful pair of Liljedahl traditional bamboo ski poles from Norway. White leather straps and wicker\/leather baskets. Note - the stitching on the handles has perished, but a crafty person such as yourself could fix it. The white leather\/wicker ring basket have lovely red accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiljedahl was based in Lillehammer, Norway. Swix, and its various parent companies, were of Swedish origin. Swix' purchase of Liljedahl in 1974 was used as as a way to expand its product line and establish a Norway-headquartered company. 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Just brought back this April. The leather in the 14cm ring baskets has torn in a couple of places, and the straps need replacement.  But who needs straps!  These are a great display item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 105cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nBaskets: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 480gm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: ???\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639709130990,"sku":"POL051","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5969142876_87hv.jpg?v=1722736132"},{"product_id":"135cm-finnish-bamboo-cross-country-ski-poles-early-1960s-patriotic-colours","title":"135cm Finnish Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Poles - early 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese \"no name\" Finnish cross-country ski poles are in fantastic shape, given their age - they likely hail from the late 1950s or early 1960s based on the materials used and how the handles and baskets are constructed.  Normally Finnish poles of that era would have a branding on the inner pole strap, but there is nothing on these.  One thing to note is that the leather comprising the straps is thin and brittle - fine for the day when they were new, but the straps would need to be replaced if they were going to be used as ski poles going forward.  The large bamboo ring baskets are in beatiful condition, and the leather retains most of tis brown dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 135cm\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003eBaskets: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 528gm\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: early 1960s\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: ???\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639709458670,"sku":"POL017","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_9653.jpg?v=1722909156"},{"product_id":"130cm-vintage-bamboo-cross-country-ski-poles-from-norway-norway-norway","title":"130cm Vintage Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Poles from NORWAY NORWAY NORWAY","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely pair of traditional bamboo ski poles from Norway.  Just brought back this spring. Leather straps and leather\/plastic ring baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 130cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nBaskets: leather, plastic\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 450gm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: ???\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639709524206,"sku":"POL056","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.6022210975_il7r.jpg?v=1722736179"},{"product_id":"130cm-liljedahl-norwegian-bamboo-cross-country-ski-racing-poles-bamboo-leather","title":"130cm Liljedahl Norwegian Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Racing Poles - Bamboo\/Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful pair of Liljedahl bamboo cross-country ski racing poles from Norway.  White leather straps\/handles and plastic\/leather ring baskets. 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This example features some pretty beefy 5 inch leather\/wicker ring baskets, which will handle anything winter can throw at you.  One of the pole tips has a chip missing out of it which makes the screw-in tip a little loose - this has been cleverly addressed by a dressing of copper wire.  However, jamming some epoxy into the problem might work better.  Your  call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 135cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nBaskets: leather, bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 460gm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: Korpela - Finland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639709655278,"sku":"POL058","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5974226276_2rfw.jpg?v=1722736198"},{"product_id":"125cm-sparta-bamboo-cross-country-ski-poles-classic-leather-ring-baskets-1960s","title":"125cm Sparta Bamboo Cross-Country Ski Poles - Classic Leather Ring Baskets - 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful pair of Norwegian Sparta brand poles.  Sparta made cross-country poles for ski touring until the 1970s.  This pair has all of the classic features - leather handle, leather straps, bamboo shafts, and 4-point leather ring baskets.  A great time piece from the period right before plastic and composite materials completely took over Nordic equipment.  The lacing on one of the handles is slightly frayed - see pic.  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This pair has all of the classic features - leather handle, leather straps, bamboo shafts, and wicker\/bamboo 4-point leather ring baskets.  A great time piece from the period right before plastic and composite materials took over Nordic equipment.  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