Werpschijf - 复古 Karhu Discus

复古 Karhu 木质铁饼 – 芬兰赫尔辛基 Oy Urheilutarpeita，约 1916-1930
罕见的芬兰早期运动用铁饼，由 Karhu（在芬兰语中意为“熊”）制造。公司于 1916 年在赫尔辛基创立，名为 O.Y. Urheilutarpeita – Sportartiklar Ab，专门生产高质量的训练和比赛用投掷用品。
要点特征：
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!