Monday, May 26, 2014

George Shai of Ohio circa 1930's

We recently acquired several photos & portraits all of which come from the Ohio area. The first group we wish to share is of a George Shai. We would love to locate a relative who would wish to own these photos.

What we know about Mr. Shai from the photos:
  • June 24, 1928 on a street in Kenmore OH & also in a baseball uniform
  • Aug 11, 1928 he visited Niagra Falls
  • Dec 25, 1928 in an ROTC uniform
  • May 29, 1929 participating in ROTC event at Ohio State University
  • Sept 6, 1931 pictures with 3 children - Joe & Paul were the names I could make out
  • July 1932 played on a baseball team called the Sterling Oils
  • 1932 graduated from OSU
  • July 1950 pictured at the Athens Fairgrounds with Frank & Victor Shai, Lula Gattrell, Grace Saver? & Esther Henthorn? 
Please contact silverbellantiques@gmail.com 





Sunday, May 18, 2014

The Ag Life

With summer in the near future (we hope) we are toasting our agricultural background!


 These egg baskets were used in the 1950's not only to gather eggs but also to wash them.

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Upcycled version: Make a rustic chandelier.

 1850's Antique Sausage Stuffer

 1950's chicken waterer.

Upcycled Version: Succulent Planter

Early 1900's? Wool Card Combs Ole Whittemore Patent, Leceister Mass

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Militaria

 YMCA Booklet $12

1943 War Note $12

 1944 War Note $4

Soldier Transit Ticket from Camp Atterbury $2

Monday, May 12, 2014

Tea Time

Thought I would share some of our collection of teapots!


Crown Dorset of England $70

I thought this was a teapot, but according to Replacements it is indeed a chocolate pot. 
This is Blue Ridge in the Rose Marie pattern.
Our price only $75... their price $230!

Chocolate Pot $85

Blue Cameo Ware by Harker Pottery $55
Includes the Platter

Austria Green Side Handle Teapot $22

This is most likely a Hall teapot $5

Metal teapot with wood handle $34

Tea Set $28

Hand-painted Unmarked Teapot $28

 Hall teapot $30

This one is old,old,old! $55


Saturday, May 10, 2014

Gifts for All

Even if you aren't looking for an item with age, we've got the gift giving covered!

For princesses-
We offer a wonderful selection of handmade head bands & hair accessories by Heart Felt.

For princes- 
Heart Felt also crafts bow ties!

For mom & baby-

Treat an expecting mom to some botanical butter & body serum handcrafted @ Little Seed Farm in TN

For the babe we offer some excellent chemical free booty balm :)

For the man in your life-
Treat him with some manly beer soap. 

For girlfriends-

Another great TN product- herbal lip salve.

Last but not least - MOM

Help mom unwind with a wine inspired fragrance from our Unwined collection.