Early Forged Nut Cracker
Here is an antique you do not see everyday. Got it on the bay for a really great price. The guy carries all kinds of stuff like this, but this was my favorite piece because I have never seen one like...
View ArticleToothpick holder? Depression Glass Coal Bucket
Does anyone recognize the symbol on the base? i don't know much about depression glass. is this valuable, interesting, or just junk? a neighbor found it in a box w/ other things i'll post - all looks...
View ArticleDough Scraper Tool
Blacksmiths not only made horse shoes and farm items. They also made lots of tools for the kitchen and household. Here is a dough scraper that was hand forged. Notice the way the blade (chipped at one...
View ArticleKitchen cook stove
We had this 1920's kitchen cook stove in our dining room for over 25 years. It was a piece that we decorated the room with. This year we decided to put a chimney up through the enclosed patio roof,...
View Articleminiature wood fired cook stove
I found this miniature wood fired cook stove at a flea market. There is no brand name written any where on it, but it looks too authentic to be home made. If it is home made, the maker did a...
View ArticleCoffee grinders
Here are three double wheeled Enterprise coffee grinders. The first one is a number 7, the second is a number 3, and the third is a number 2. The #2 grinder was mounted on a stand in front of a lamp....
View ArticleReichenbach German Porcelain Pedestal Cake Plate
I received this beautiful pedestal cake plate from my son for Christmas. I have to check out the back stamp when I have a bit more time, but I was so happy about the gift that I wanted to post it...
View ArticleSquare Cast Iron Skillet
I have this square cast iron skillet and would like to know the maker, type, style and value of it.
View ArticleGraniteware coffee pot?
Hi I think this is an enamel ware coffee pot. I am having a hard time finding info on a manufactor or pattern name. Any info would be very welcome. Thank you very much. The pot stands just over 10"....
View ArticleBoyd's Genuine 1/2 Gallon Mason Jar w/Ball lid c1859
A friend gave this jar to me 12 yrs ago as a gift after my house fire. It's a genuine Boyds Mason 1/2 gallon jar. It has the pontil and many bubbles. The lid is zinc w/milk glass liner. This jar was...
View ArticleWooden Nickles, to offerings on cereals
Cha Ching is Right...and the beginnings, the box they are carried in - no, the 3 are separate Wooden Nickel from a restaurant - one from UPac, and one box of Alpha-Bits cereal
View ArticleArt Deco Penguin Corkscrews
March of the Art Deco penguins! Here is a group of very rare Machine Age corkscrews in my barware collection, which were manufactured by The Dura Company of Toledo, Ohio. These were part of a giftware...
View ArticleGraniteware/Enamelware Swirl Pattern Double Boiler
Hard to say when this was made, probably 1900-1920s. After that the plain patterns were more popular. Anyway the top pot is 6 1/2" wide and you can see the size as it is on the stove. The double...
View ArticleAunt Jemima and Uncle Moses Blue Shakers
Years ago I used to collect salt and pepper shakers. Those days are over but this is a set I bought at the very first auction I went to. I'm not too crazy about live auctions, I can't handle the...
View ArticleVaseline Glass Cake Stand Daisy and Buttons Pattern
The daisy and button pattern has been around from the 1880s to present. This has the look of one from the 1950s although it could be current. My searches for this all come from the same seller with...
View ArticleStainless salt and pepper shakers
I have tried to find information about these salt and pepper shakers but have had no luck. I know that they are stainless velvet 18-8 salt and pepper shakers made by Stanley Roberts (this is engraved...
View ArticleSalty Peppery 8 Piece Kitchen Set
Salt and Pepper Shaker Set Possibly ftom 1950's. Includes napkins, wooden ceramic salad servers and a Hand painted Salty and Peppery shakers. Seems to be unopened.
View ArticleWhat is it?
This tool was found at an antique store in Indiana. It is similar to a pliers but has a pear shaped mold as the pincers. It is made out of aluminum and is approximately 9" long. There is a small hole...
View ArticleTexaco Thermos Carafe 1911
I found this cool carafe at an estate sale. I bought it because of the beautiful enameled texaco emblem on it for my husband who is a "car guy". He thinks it's great and he's the one who started...
View ArticleArabia of Finland Meri Blue Soup Bowl and Saucer
i saw the quality of this piece from across the store at Goodwill's today. I love the colors - called Meri Blue. i got this for $3, which i can't beat!
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