Uncovering Our History Through The Relics Left Behind
Posted in Animals, collectibles, and Figurines
The tables were an amalgan of fox hunting and horse-show paraphernalia, signs of a life lived among horses and stables and hounds. In one room, trophies told of equestrian shows, riders and winners, along with…
Turning a corner inside the auction house, I walked right smack dab into the presence of a black and white menagerie. In front of me were tables lined with figurines of a dog I recognized…
Posted in collectibles, Equipment, and Vehicles
You couldn’t tell how the phone was used just by looking at it. A home phone was the first thing that came to my mind, even though it looked rather strange. The phone was in the…
Posted in Advertising, Animals, bottles, and collectibles
I was standing at a second table I had set up for my block’s annual yard sale when I overheard a mother talking to her son. The boy was about 5 years old and she…
Posted in Carvings, collectibles, Home, Toys, and Vehicles
Most of the time when I’m previewing items at auction – usually in the hour before the action starts – I amble through the aisles, stopping at a table here and there, picking up stuff…
Posted in Black history, civil rights movement, collectibles, and food
I don’t have any young memories of eating a vanilla ice cream cone from the 28 flavors at Howard Johnson’s. My family could never afford to eat there or drop by for a bite on travels…
Posted in Advertising, collectibles, and Ephemera/Paper/Documents
The cover of the wooden crate was nailed shut and there wasn’t a hammer in sight to pry it open. I wanted to desperately see what was inside when I zeroed in on the words…
Posted in collectibles, Culture, and Personal items
The cardboard can was almost hidden among the other small vintage items on the table. I didn’t notice it while I was eyeing the handheld grater and other kitchen gadgets. When I ventured to the other…
