Posted 14 years ago
eastpointdon
(1 item)
hey guys,
found this item in a recent pick in baltimore maryland. it was on top of a shelf in a old green army bag. at first glimps i thought it was just a old tent! and just pushed it aside to get to some other items. as always my gut got to me and i thought heck i can always sell army bags. so i went back and grabbed the bag started to dump it out and noticed the ore with the lable on it, i thought this is strange why would there be ores in a tent bag? well low and behold i started pulling out these wooded ribs and sails and the next thing you knew i had a find i had never seen in my 30+ years of picking. with that being said i cant find any information for the HART MUNICH 9 MODEL 57 FOLDING KAYAK SAIL BOAT.
I have a sismilar kayak made by Granta (England) it was made in the 60's and is still in excellant shape. I've used mine a few times in the ocean and on lakes and it is beautiful. Mine is a 3 seater which is too big for me so I've been looking to sell but can't figure out it's value. I live on the west coast of BC where kayaking has really taken off, but would rather sell to a collector. Have you found a market for yours yet, or a price range.
I have several American made FOLBOT's similar to this German made. Most in Germany were made during the war so soldier's could take it with them across ground and then escape capture across water. If in excellent condition it could fetch from 400 to 2000 depending on the market. Since FOLBOT is no longer making them the prices have risen in the past few years. Great find. Put it together a go paddling.
I found this old forum post from 2009 that reads.
Prewar double seater model "Juwel" (jewel) by Hans Hart of Munich, one early maker (1923-63). The "Juwel" was produced from 1932 to 1936.
The kayak is in all original and wonderful condition. Just the frame needs some overhauling, a new varnish. But the wood is still intact, no getting grey from water or so. The hull is still totally flexible and in good shape. I know, that sounds unbelievable but it is true.
First photo showing the former owner, madam Erika Muehle, paddling her Juwel down the river Oertze, Lueneburg Heath, in 1933. Detailed photos of the kayak will follow. Asking 440 EUR.