Werpschijf - Vintage Karhu Discus
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Vintage Karhu wooden discus dating from circa 1916–1930, 21.5 cm in diameter, with a heavy wooden body, original metal rim and central plates, stamped with “SPORTARTICLES C.O. LTD. HELSINKI FINLAND” and “O.Y. URHEILUTARPEITA” and bearing the embossed bear logo and Karhu label, in good antique condition and not suitable for modern throwing but ideal for display or collectors.
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Vintage Karhu Wooden Discus – Oy Urheilutarpeita Helsinki, Finland ca. 1916-1930
Rare early Finnish athletic discus made by Karhu (meaning “Bear” in Finnish). The company was founded in 1916 as O.Y. Urheilutarpeita – Sportartiklar Ab in Helsinki and produced high-quality throwing equipment for training and competition.
Key features:
Diameter: 21.5 cm
Heavy wooden body with original metal rim and central metal plates
Clearly stamped: “SPORTARTICLES C.O. LTD. HELSINKI FINLAND” and “O.Y. URHEILUTARPEITA”
Other side features “HELSINKI – O.Y. URHEILUTARPEITA – KARHU” with embossed bear logo
Original Karhu paper label with the iconic skiing bear
This is an authentic early example from the brand’s founding period, before “Karhu” became the dominant name. Karhu equipment was used in international competitions and the Olympic Games.
Condition: Good antique condition with honest wear, patina on the metal, and natural signs of age and previous use. Not suitable for modern throwing but perfect as a display piece or for collectors of sports memorabilia / Finnish athletics history.
A genuine piece of Finnish sporting heritage!
Vintage Karhu Wooden Discus – Oy Urheilutarpeita Helsinki, Finland ca. 1916-1930
Rare early Finnish athletic discus made by Karhu (meaning “Bear” in Finnish). The company was founded in 1916 as O.Y. Urheilutarpeita – Sportartiklar Ab in Helsinki and produced high-quality throwing equipment for training and competition.
Key features:
Diameter: 21.5 cm
Heavy wooden body with original metal rim and central metal plates
Clearly stamped: “SPORTARTICLES C.O. LTD. HELSINKI FINLAND” and “O.Y. URHEILUTARPEITA”
Other side features “HELSINKI – O.Y. URHEILUTARPEITA – KARHU” with embossed bear logo
Original Karhu paper label with the iconic skiing bear
This is an authentic early example from the brand’s founding period, before “Karhu” became the dominant name. Karhu equipment was used in international competitions and the Olympic Games.
Condition: Good antique condition with honest wear, patina on the metal, and natural signs of age and previous use. Not suitable for modern throwing but perfect as a display piece or for collectors of sports memorabilia / Finnish athletics history.
A genuine piece of Finnish sporting heritage!
Details
Sport
Athletics
Type
Vintage Karhu Discus
Number of objects
1
Brand
Karhu
Original/ Replica
Original
Sports event
Werpschijf
Condition
Good
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