Antique collectibles and their stories
Beginning in 19th Century France, then known as Opal Glass, Milk Glass' popularity caught on in the United States during the turn of the century and Victorian Age, then again in the 1950's. Milk Glass gets its opaque quality when other compounds are added to the glass making process. It was an affordable alternative to... Continue Reading →
I purchased this lovely little dragonfly pendant at an estate sale. This caught my eye because of its size (it seemed rather large/long in length for such a delicate piece) and the delicate nature of the workmanship. If you look closely you can see all of the little details including the segmented body of the... Continue Reading →
My newest find is a classic leather and brass belt.
It's Rodeo season here in Texas. If you've never been, the rodeo is a big festive event which usually kicks off with a cattle drive where cowboys & their cattle make a long trek from small town in covered wagons, (just like in old times) to the rodeo grounds. It spans several days filled with... Continue Reading →
...an Ancient Talisman May I Come In? Estate sales feel so intrusive. Entering someone’s home where you can peruse through their possessions, observe their decorative tastes, how they kept their home, the smells, and the dust made from their own skin cells (weird, I know) just seems a bit, personal, particularly if they’ve passed on. ... Continue Reading →
Grandma's Antique Myers-Spalti Dresser As a child, I'd sleep on the floor of my grandmother's bedroom when stayed overnight and would stare up at what seemed like an enormous dresser. Its shadow standing guard over me at night and then watch as my grandpa would take his undershirt out of the top drawer and as... Continue Reading →
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