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1950's Antique Wooden Snowskis, MINT! For Sale, Unmounted
Posted by LongSkis Truck on
Suwe was an Austrian company founded by Sigmund (Siegmund) Werner probably in 1931. Siegmund Werner seems to have been its founder and/or owner, and it is possible that the word ‘Suwe’ is a contraction of his name. He specialized in metal products for sporting goods. Their main line of business (at least, based on the many patents that they held) was apparently in ski bindings and other ski-related products. It's likely these skis (the late '50s?) were made for him by an actual ski factory. Excellent skis with lacquered bases, the top skin is a high-quality veneer. Extremely difficult...
1950's Antique Wooden Snowskis, MINT! For Sale, Unmounted
Posted by LongSkis Truck on
Suwe was an Austrian company founded by Sigmund (Siegmund) Werner probably in 1931. Siegmund Werner seems to have been its founder and/or owner, and it is possible that the word ‘Suwe’ is a contraction of his name. He specialized in metal products for sporting goods. Their main line of business (at least, based on the many patents that they held) was apparently in ski bindings and other ski-related products. It's likely these skis (the late '50s?) were made for him by an actual ski factory. Excellent skis with lacquered bases, the top skin is a high-quality veneer. Extremely difficult...