Today I bought two chairs, a box from 1920, a crate from 1910 that was used to mail leather shoes, a Godey's print from 1860 in a deep walnut frame ( I was told to pronounce that as GO-dees) , a large pickle jar with a red top, and the churn on the left. It's a 3 gal and probably made in Chilton or Bibb County, Alabama.
It was 60 today and sunny, so it was a great day to look around. A new friend has opened a shop in a nearby town so I spent an hour rearranging and organizing a room in his shop. He told me to come back next week because there are four more rooms to fix.
This is why I stay away from the book section in a shop in Chilton County; the organizer in me starts fixing the 18 shelves of books and suddenly it's an hour later and I realize I need to walk away.
I have always loved books; I have about 900 here at the house in my back room I call the library. One of my friends wrote a poetry book and had it published. When the boxes came, she called me and said, " I now have 400 books in my library...350 of which I wrote myself."
So glad it has warmed up there. We are still in single digits and some mornings below. Have not had a winter like this in awhile. Sounds like you found some treasures and good for the antique dealer you can help him spruce up. I need to do it here at my shop, but I just say, who cares.
ReplyDeleteIt's supposed to ice over and snow tonight. I thought this was Alabama, not New England. I am freezing.
DeleteLove all the goodies in your picture. I am a book lover, but no place to store them. Just have a few. It is a bit warmer here too. I am ready for spring, what about you?
ReplyDeleteI am so ready for spring, I have laid out the area for the sunflowers already. I'm following Tasha T's advice to get out in the garden everyday. 30 minutes or more won't hurt. I miss digging in the dirt. I am also gathering brick to get the herb garden going again.
Deletewish you was closer I have about 30 old 1800's Missouri law books I am putting in the trash, I have tried to give them to every one I know. even at my last yard sale I offered them to anybody who would take them
ReplyDeleteThey are not in perfect condition and some of covers loose