Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries

2013 TOP TEN COLLECTIBLES

 

I am always reading about antiques, collectibles and prim’s and I came across this the other day in the Country Sampler. I thought I would share with you.

 

1.     INDIAN CLUBS: Indian clubs’ original function was as exercise equipment

2.     REDWARE: First made by English settlers in the 1600’s, this kind of pottery is red because of the high iron content of the clay that is use.

 

3.     BEADED PURSES: Many of these purses were manufactured from the end of the 19^th century through the 1920”s

4.     THREAD AND YARN SPOOLS: Less expensive and brightly colored so they have plenty of collecting potential

5.     BABY SHOES: Country collectors love baby shoes

6.     TRAMP ART FRAMES: Constructed with whatever materials the carver had on hand

7.     STEIFF BEARS: Steiff bear are always recognizable because they have a button in their ear(I didn’t know that)

8.     MORTARS AND PESTLES: First seen in the early 1800’s. Used by chemists to mix medicine.

9.     CROCK LIDS: Very decorated and display well

10.   BIRD FIGURES: And who doesn’t love birds!

      I collect a few things, but not near as much as I use to. I guess that is an “age” thing. Starting to downsize. I still collect old coffee tins because I like all the graphics on them and I collect wooden stompers too. Oh ya…and old boxes with writing on them. Here are a few of my coffee tins.

 

      Do you collect anything? If so, leave a comment and let us know what you collect. I would love to know.

     Well off to do my volunteering. Can’t believe how much time it can take when you so call “volunteer”!  Have a great day!