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Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Coke vs White Vinegar – Which Is Better at Getting Rid of Rust?
Posted by Linda Snyder, Proprietor Frankly, I don’t know yet. A while ago I purchased two lots of old cast iron silhouettes. One lot was in good shape; the other was pretty rusty. Some on-line sources said the quickest and … Continue reading
SOLD! Loads of Colorful Beads in Compartmented Plastic Box
Just found these in storage! There are lots and lots of colorful, little tiny plastic beads, as well as other crafting type items! Condition: Excellent (not sure what else one could say!). Dimensions: Ummmm. They’re little.. … Continue reading
Our New Gallery: Beginning March 05, You Can Shop Our Inventory in Person! (By Appointment Only)
This is an update of a previous post… we’re excited because we already have customers asking when we’ll be opening the Heritage Collectibles Gallery! Here are the specifics! Beginning Friday, March 5, the Heritage Collectibles Gallery will be open by … Continue reading
When an Item Description Doesn’t Make Sense
Those who follow this website regularly know that I often will get an item ready to post, then realize I forgot to get the dimensions. It’s always a face plant moment, but I tend to post the item anyway with … Continue reading
Special Orders – Are You Looking for Something Hard to Find?
The cobra above sold immediately after we posted it, with about a dozen people waiting in line, hoping everyone else would drop out. We monitor and/or attend dozens of estate sales and auctions every month, and speak frequently with local … Continue reading
Wrought vs Rod vs Cast Iron – What’s the Difference?
Until doing a bit of research for this blog, I had always figured that when people said “rod” iron, they actually meant “wrought”. I didn’t know there was a difference. (Now, if I’d asked my late husband, he would have … Continue reading
Posted in cast iron, Education & Information, Miscellaneous
Tagged cast iron, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive home decor, inexpensivehomedecor, rod iron, wrought iron, wrought iron vs cast iron, wrought iron vs rod iron, wrought vs rod vs cast iron
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Possible Delivery Options in the Next Week or So – February 22-28, 2021
Because we sometimes travel throughout Maine and New Hampshire to pick up new inventory, we thought perhaps our customers would like to know if we plan to be near their area at any time, in order to deliver heavier or … Continue reading
SOLD! Ready Made Renaissance Re-Enactment / Cosplay Costume!
How fun! Get ready to hit the next Renaissance Fair! Or what the heck, don’t wait… do a little cosplay at home! The costume includes a tapestry vest with capped sleeves (40″ chest), a black tunic, black drawstring pants (32″ … Continue reading
