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10/30/2026

Getting some milk glass cleaned up for the booth restock next week. 🤍

10/30/2026

Had some empty frames in my booth that hasn't moved yet.
I printed some free online graphics and used scrapbooking paper to further decorate with.

What do you think?

10/28/2026

They are so beautiful!!!

These were a gift from my father-in-law!!

They were manufactured between 1920's-1940's and designed for
• Christmas Tree Illumination: They functioned as both the light source and the ornament itself, glowing from the inside when the light string was plugged in.

• Holiday Displays: Beyond trees, families frequently used them in festive window displays, table centerpieces, or miniature holiday village setups.

• Collectible Decor: Today, because the painted glass is delicate and can flake over time, they are primarily used as highly prized vintage collectibles rather than active holiday lighting.

10/27/2026

🎄Vintage mercury glass ornament🎄
(often referred to as a Kugel or Witch's Ball when sized extra-large)

The distinctive "dripped" line where the mirror finish transitions into the milky white glass is a direct result of how these pieces were traditionally manufactured. The artisan would pour a silvering solution (historically containing mercury or silver nitrate) inside a hand-blown glass bulb, swirling it around to coat the interior. When only partially coated or intentionally stylized, it creates this beautiful, split two-tone effect.

Key details to look for authenticity

• The Weight: True vintage glass kugels are blown from heavy, thick glass, making them deceptively heavy compared to standard modern ornaments.
• The Cap: The low-profile, dark metal decorative cap at the top is very characteristic of older European holiday glass (particularly German or Bohemian imports).
• The Interior Patina: The dark, organic-looking spots creeping up the silver boundary line are a form of natural oxidization of the interior metal lining over many decades, which collectors prize as proof of authenticity.

10/27/2026

Seen this while I was out yesterday. 🧐
Do you know what it is? 🤔
⬇️Answer in the comments!

10/27/2026

Found some goodies today. 😊

See anything you like?

10/26/2026

Antique chairside humidor smoking stand cigarette 🚬

During the early 20th century (typically the 1910s through the 1930s), these compact tables were designed to stand right next to a gentleman's armchair in a parlor or study.

The internal compartment was sheeted entirely in copper for specific functional reasons:

• Moisture Barrier: The non-porous metal sealed the wood, helping to maintain a baseline level of humidity to prevent expensive ci**rs and pipe to***co from drying out.
• Antimicrobial Properties: Copper is naturally antimicrobial, protecting the moist to***co environment against mold and bacterial growth.
• Aroma Preservation: It prevented the distinct, heavy scent of to***co from permanently seeping into the outer wooden cabinet framework.

❌️This is not for sale.

10/24/2026

✨️This is a German Erzgebirge wooden 4-arm Advent candleholder (Adventsleuchter) featuring hand-painted wood festive red base, topped with a distinctive golden multi-pointed star.
Seated around the center are miniature wooden angel musicians, a signature hallmark of authentic Erzgebirge folk art.

These are quite expensive but this one does require repair.

Thought this was very unique!

10/23/2026

Coming to Ebay.

Trying to get more on the site to you! 😊 Still much more to come but here is a sneak peak at a fee more things coming today.

Like and follow to see what comes next. Thanks for the love and support!

10/23/2026

Found these in the garage. Never seen any like it before.
Interent says it is a dolphin or koi fish.
Very different!

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