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Fish Mongers Horn miniature version of the horn
used by people selling fresh fish on the streets of our cities. They
used the horn to attract potential buyers.
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A Partridge in a Pear Tree — wonderful ornament depicting "A Partridge in a Pear Tree" |
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Paul Revere Lantern Pierced lanterns when illuminated
with the candle light inside give a charming lace-like effect. These lanterns
were used largely when one was obliged to be about on evenings and they
were carried close to the ground so that one could avoid puddles and rough
places.
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Tin Log Cabin Tin Log Cabin.
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Tin Crumbler -A hostess always appreciates an efficient
crumbler for the table. A clean crumb-free table cloth on celebration
days is a must in a Pennsylvania German house. This artist is 92 years
old and is a demonstrating craftsman at the Landis Valley museum in PA.
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Tinware Teapot — This is a smaller version of a traditional tinware teapot, popular in the late 18th and 19th centuries. |
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Yankee Doodle Cocked Hat -Wonderful cocked hat -
This man is a tinsmith and is listed also as one of the Early American
Life Craftsman. The inscription inside the hat is "dedicated to our first
'heads' of state."
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Tin Comb Holder Ornament — The original piece
was found in Sandwich, NH. It was used to hold the curved tortoise shell
combs in the hair by women of the period circa 1850.
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Benjamin Franklin Sconce This primitive sconce made
out of 100 year old tin is reproduced from a sconce which would have lit
the way for Ben Franklin and others in the signing of the Declaration
of Independence.
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Ten Year "Tin" Anniversary Gifts These are a pair
of novelty gifts given in the 19th century
for ten year "tin" anniversaries. Great Item.
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