February 2, 2012

January 31, 2012

VIntage Brass Bird Cage

Bird Cage. Private Collection
If you like antique and vintage bird cages, you might like this one. Solid brass - cleaned up very nicely!

January 29, 2012

Antique Cast Iorn Coffee Mill

An antique coffee mill in cast iron.

Has original label. Nice brass button and hopper.


January 28, 2012

Displaying a Collection of Snuff Boxes

Display of Snuff Boxes. Private Collection 
This is my current display case for my collection of snuff boxes.

I love antique snuff boxes and try to buy one every couple of years. I don't buy them more often as they can be very expensive.

Those with an eagle eye might spot a few items that are not snuff boxes, as I have a few vintage coin purses in silver (bottom shelf on the right) mixed in.

I also put in one match box holder (4th shelf 3rd from left)) that I really like but don't collect.

To add to the eclectic mix I put in 4 antique boxes that are for stamps. Those are on the left on the bottom shelf.

Scottish Snuff Box. Private Collection
Below is a close-up view one of my favorites - an early Scottish Snuff Box in the shape of a horn. It has lovely silver engravings attached.

January 27, 2012

Gibson Linseed Liquorise and Cholorodyne Lozenge Tin

Lozenge Tin
Gibson Linseed Liquorise and Cholorodyne Lozenge tin.

A nice addition to any collection of medicine or candy tins.


January 25, 2012

Squirrel Victorian Figural Napkin Holder

Figural Napkin Ring
Private Collection L Schulze
A nice Victorian figural napkin holder.

Medium size squirrel with a nut sitting on a plain rectangular base. Base has rounded feet. Napkin ring is ornately engraved.

I have a collection of figural napkin holders and I use them at Christmas and Thanksgiving




January 24, 2012

Victorian silver-plated coffee pot

Victorian silver-plated coffee tankard or pot.

These are nicely engraved pots used in Victorian times. Some have a porcelain liner.

Some would have been used as a water tankard.