Swedish Lapland Sleigh Unique Candles Hickory wood

Hickory wood

Their carvings were often placed in a leather satchel

Now we're ready to let these go to a "new" home

WI on the decal label which is still in excellent condition

hardwood baskets with old leather strapping

Swedish Lapland Sleigh Unique Candles Hickory woodThis Sami made Lapstrake Lapland Sleigh was discovered by our Swedish Antique dealer friend. It was made by the locals for reindeer to pull supplies (and their families) through the snowy forests of the northern most part of Finland (Lapland). (Sami are the people of Lapland, Lapstrake is the construction: see below) Acquired in 1999 and shipped to Florida in 2003, it was housed in the Winter Sports Museum in Colorado until 2010. We at Vintage Winter