Dancing-Bones

Dancing-Bones Based in the boreal forest of Dryden, Ontario, we offer the curious, the vintage and the mechanical.

We find beauty in the "bones" of the past. 💀 Spot the hidden bone in posts for discount. 💀
📍 Location: Local pickup in Dryden, Ontario (by appointment)

Antique "ENW" Cast Iron Cobbler Set - 7 Piece Industrial Shoe Last & StandPrice: $130🦴=$10 off📍 Location: Local pickup i...
05/14/2026

Antique "ENW" Cast Iron Cobbler Set - 7 Piece Industrial Shoe Last & Stand

Price: $130
🦴=$10 off

📍 Location: Local pickup in Dryden.

Description:

This set is a true cobbler’s collection, featuring both 'Socket Lasts' for the heavy anvil stand and 'Pin Lasts'—the type used on a bench pin for stretching and shaping leather. A wonderful variety of authentic industrial history!"



One piece features a striking vintage green paint, while the others have a natural, rusty patina that looks incredible on a shelf, as bookends, or even as garden art. Hat Stand?

Condition: Authentic antique/vintage condition. Solid and heavy. See photos for beautiful surface oxidation and markings.

Brand/Markings: Authentic "ENW" embossed stamps.

Set Includes: 1 tall anvil stand, 2 stemmed lasts (fit the stand), and 5 pin style lasts.

Material: Solid, heavy cast iron.

Markings: Several pieces feature embossed numbers and letters (e.g., "ENW 8") typical of early 20th-century foundry work.

🦴 Dancing-Bones Discount: Spot the hidden bone in the last photo? Mention its location to get 10 dollars off.

To purchase or view more details, check out my listing on Marketplace or send a message right here to the Page! 🦴

Antique 1926 Genothalmic KratometerCA$125Description:Add a serious "mad scientist" or industrial gothic vibe to your spa...
05/11/2026

Antique 1926 Genothalmic Kratometer
CA$125

Description:
Add a serious "mad scientist" or industrial gothic vibe to your space with this rare 1926 Genothalmic Kratometer. Manufactured by the General Optical Co. Inc. in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., this heavy cast-iron instrument was originally used in the 1920s for advanced optometry and eye-muscle training.

It is a stunning mechanical sculpture featuring intricate adjustment k***s, glass lenses, and 4 paper slides.

Details:

Manufacturer: General Optical Co. Inc.

Model: Genothalmic Kratometer

Copyright Year: 1926

Material: Heavy Cast Iron / Glass / paper

Style: Industrial / Steampunk / Scientific Antique

Condition Note: This 1926 unit is in beautiful aesthetic condition for its age. Please note that the left eyepiece assembly has broken off. Some adjustment k***s are stiff/stuck. Sold as-is for display, restoration, or as a high-end steampunk parts piece. The cast iron base is incredibly heavy and steady—perfect for a unique lamp conversion or library display!

Perfect For:

Unique home or office decor

Steampunk enthusiasts

Collectors of medical or scientific history

Photography or film props

📍 Location: Local pickup in Dryden.

🦴 Dancing-Bones Discount: Spot the hidden bone in the last photo? Mention its location to get 10 dollars off.

To purchase or view more details, check out my listing on Marketplace or send a message right here to the Page! 🦴

Vintage Technics SA-700 Monster Stereo Receiver (1978) - 100WPCTo purchase or view more details, check out my listing on...
05/10/2026

Vintage Technics SA-700 Monster Stereo Receiver (1978) - 100WPC

To purchase or view more details, check out my listing on Marketplace or send a message right here to the Page! 🦴

Wintec Synthetic Western Saddle BrownPrice: $250 🦴= $240Selling a reliable brown Wintec Synthetic Western 16.5-inch sad...
05/08/2026

Wintec Synthetic Western Saddle Brown

Price: $250 🦴= $240

Selling a reliable brown Wintec Synthetic Western 16.5-inch saddle. This lightweight saddle is perfect for all-weather trail riding. It features a wide tree (approximately 9.5-inch gullet) which fit my Percheron Paint.

Details:

Wintec #: WV018042

Seat Size: 16.5"

Gullet/Tree: Wide (approx. 9.5")

Weight: 21 lbs

Maintenance: Synthetic "Dura-Leather" material, low maintenance.

Extras: Includes original red latigo strap as shown.

FREE BONUS: I am including an extra set of leather-wrapped winter stirrups that fit bigger boots.

Condition Notes:

The saddle is in very good, functional condition with good fleece underneath. The tree is sound. There is some cosmetic peeling/wear on the synthetic cover of the right foot stirrup (as shown in the close-up photo). There is also very minor surface rust on the stirrup buckles and a few light scratches.

🦴 Dancing-Bones Discount: Spot the hidden bone in the last photo? Mention its location to get 10 dollars off.

By appointment only. I go to Dryden, once per week.

To purchase or view more details, check out my listing on Marketplace or send a message right here to the Page! 🦴

This Folk Art Painted Smoker’s Bow Windsor Captain’s Chair (c. 1840-1900) features a stunning, multi-layered distressed ...
05/07/2026

This Folk Art Painted Smoker’s Bow Windsor Captain’s Chair (c. 1840-1900) features a stunning, multi-layered distressed patina with original hand-painted scroll motifs on the crest rails.

PRICE: $85 (Cash Only)

The Details
Style: Smoker’s Bow Windsor / Captain’s Chair.

Origin: English or American vernacular (Mid-to-late 19th Century).

Materials: solid Beech (turnings)

Hardware: Includes an authentic period iron reinforcement rod on the back rail, adding to its industrial/primitive aesthetic.

Condition & Collectibility
Condition: Fair/Authentic. Shows over a century of human contact with significant paint loss, heavy patina on the seat, and smoothed edges.

Structural Note: There are visible cracks in the seat timber and a metal rod repair consistent with its age. I recommend keeping the original paint—it’s where the value lies!

Significance: While most Smoker’s Bows are plain waxed wood, this folk-art painted version is significantly more uncommon and desirable for collectors of primitive country furniture.

By appointment only. I go to Dryden, once per week.

📍 Location: Local pickup in Dryden.

🦴 Dancing-Bones Discount: Spot the hidden bone in the last photo? Mention its location to get 10 dollars off.

To purchase or view more details, check out my listing on Marketplace or send a message right here to the Page! 🦴

Title: Vintage "Seamstress" Electric Sewing Machine in Walnut Cabinet – Serviced! 🧵Cost $80 (obo)Cash OnlyDescription:Of...
05/04/2026

Title: Vintage "Seamstress" Electric Sewing Machine in Walnut Cabinet – Serviced! 🧵

Cost $80 (obo)
Cash Only

Description:
Offered by Dancing-Bones: A beautiful marriage of industrial utility and mid-century aesthetic. This vintage "Seamstress" electric machine is a piece of Canadian sewing history.

History: Purchased from a repair shop, ensuring it is in better shape than your average attic find!

Cabinet: Solid wood cabinet (likely Walnut) that shows its age. Great project to restore it's finish

Mechanics: Features the reliable "Long Shuttle" system. Comes with the original manual and accessories shown.

Note: The machine head is "Seamstress" branded—a classic Canadian badge known for durability.

Response Time: I’m often out tending to my boreal forest property (off-grid life!), so I check messages every evening.

To purchase or view more details, check out my listing on Marketplace or send a message right here to the Page! 🦴

Title: Vintage Duncan Phyfe Style Pedestal Side Table – Brass Claw FeetPrice: $70Description:Add a touch of classic eleg...
04/28/2026

Title: Vintage Duncan Phyfe Style Pedestal Side Table – Brass Claw Feet

Price: $70

Description:

Add a touch of classic elegance to your home with this authentic Duncan Phyfe style pedestal table. Featuring the iconic tripod base and those stunning, highly sought-after brass "claw" feet, this is a beautiful statement piece for a living room, bedside, or entryway.

📐 Measurements:

Height: 18"

Length: 24"

Width: 12.5"

💎 Condition:
The wood grain on the oval top is beautiful and the structure is solid. No chips or major scratches has some wear along the edge. This piece has been well-loved and is ready for its next home.

Location: Local pickup in Dryden.
By appointment Only- I drive to Dryden once per week
Cash Only

🦴 The Dancing-Bones Discount: > Spot the hidden bone in my photos? Mention its location when you message me to get 10 bones ($10) off the listed price!

.🕰️Vintage 1948 GM MJ-7 Frigidaire- As is/Untested Retro RefrigeratorPrice: $230Description:Bring some mid-century soul ...
04/28/2026

.🕰️Vintage 1948 GM MJ-7 Frigidaire- As is/Untested Retro Refrigerator

Price: $230

Description:

Bring some mid-century soul into your home! This isn’t just a fridge; it’s a piece of American engineering history. Built by General Motors during the era when appliances were made to last forever.

The Details:
Condition: I used this as my main fridge and it was reliable. However, it has been in storarge for 9 years and has some rust at the bottom front. I don't have power to test it. Serious buyers are welcome to bring a portable generator. The motor is not quiet.

Era: Early 1950s (The iconic "Made Only By General Motors" era).

Engine: Features the famous "Meter-Miser" compressor—widely considered one of the most reliable motors ever built.

Interior: Includes the original Super Freezer chest and the lower Hydrator drawer.

Aesthetic: Classic rounded "icebox" silhouette with heavy chrome hardware and the original GM crown badges.

Transportation: This is a heavy, solid-steel unit. You will need a truck and at least two strong people to help you load it. I cannot provide moving assistance.

Payment: Cash only.

By Appointment Only- I go to Dryden once per week

No bones about it—they truly don't make them like this anymore. If the ad is up, it is still available!

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Dryden, ON

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