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Category Archives: Miscellaneous
SOLD. Black Metal Fireplace Screen – This Would Look Great with Twinkle Lights!
I’m into twinkle lights right now… (!) Dimensions: Hmm… maybe 3 feet wide by 2 1/2 feet high. Firm Price: $9.00 FCFS. Sorry, no holds without payment in advance via PayPal (see below for purchase options). We don’t use any other … Continue reading
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
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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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
Possible Delivery Options in the Next Week or So – February 15-21, 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
2 Vintage Cigar Boxes – King Edward and Yankee
Cigar boxes – and cigars, themselves – are not my bailiwick. They were my late husband’s area of expertise. Unfortunately, he left me no notes on these, so I only have my own research skills to use when offering them. … Continue reading
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