Apothecaries were the pharmacist’s of years past. They were medical professionals knowledgeable in formulating and distributing medicines. An interesting profession with many interesting tools! As we sorted through the old wood-working shop we certainly were not expecting to find apothecary items. In fact, we were sorting through old woodworking tools and hardware and were a [...]
Agora Marketplace Antiques favorite barn finds Wood burning Potbelly Stove
Today in Philadelphia we are in the low 70s which is great news for those who do not enjoy 90 plus, high humidity days. You can feel Fall trying to push its way in. The colder days are coming and it reminded me of one of our antique barn finds. I remember seeing it for [...]
Agora Marketplace Antiques favorite barn finds Antique Cast Iron Deco Dragon Ash Tray
Sometimes when you are out looking for antiques and collectibles you will come across items in your barn that you think are rare, unique, one-of- a-kinds and are not. That’ o.k. This type of barn find can be just as exciting because it’s a fun challenge of “recall” from your hours of studying your latest [...]
Agora Marketplace Antiques favorite barn finds-Antique Cast Iron Spittoon
Spittoons are canisters that act as receptacles for chewing tobacco. This is a bit of information that my wife wished she knew before picking it up out of the box of miscellaneous collectibles. In late 19th century America they were quite common. Spittoons were typically found anywhere adult men were found. Adult men were the [...]
Agora Marketplace Antiques favorite barn finds- Antique Cast Iron Owl Andirons
As we look back on our barn find adventures, we realize how fantastic all the authentic antiques we found really are. The yellow and black glass eyes looking back at us were no exception. There they were standing on the barn floor. They glowed as the light caught their glassy eyes. This was our first [...]
Agora Marketplace Antiques favorite barn finds- Duvinage Spiral Staircase
Duvinage Spiral Stair Co. started in 1895 and continues to do business today. These durable, American staircases have been installed in the White House, the National Gallery of Art, MIT and Harvard, to name a few. Their custom designs, quality product and professional installations are part of why they are still in business today. While searching [...]
My First Encounter with Antiques by Agora Marketplace Antiques
Today I’m remembering many things about growing up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. It’s a quiet place with absolutely stunning views and pleasant people. The last time I was there I realized that my little league baseball field was within yards of a cliff that dropped off steeply making way for a stunning view of the [...]
