WHO We are, WHAT We do, WHY We're here

WELCOME !

WE ARE a combined 80+ years of Discovering, Researching, Identifying, Restoring, Collecting, Hoarding and Selling: Pertinent, Timeless and Functional "Works of Art".  Combining our mutual thrill in treasure and bargain hunting with love of all things historic, methodical research, a couple of good eyes for detail and great hair  we are excited to share our resources, talents and opulent, beautiful and useful relics.

WE OFFER Antiques, Vintage & Superior Quality objects in Blown, Cut & Pressed Glass, Leaded Crystal, Art Glass, Bone China, Porcelain, Art Pottery, Transferware, Needlework, Table Linen, Textiles, Fine Art, Furniture, Home Decor, Ladies and Mens Clothing, Shoes, Accessories & Re-Imagined Wedding Gowns.  

EVERY ITEM: has been chosen personally and illustrates quality, prestige, notable materials and thoughtful design.   We do not sell anything that we, or our Mothers, obm, would not wear, eat with, off of, or proudly break in our homes.   Each relic is presented in meticulous detail, with, probably too many, clear photographs, measurements, condition notes, known history, provenance and tutorials on the medium and maker when they merit it or we need to feel clever.

WE'RE HERE:  as we are all consumers,  our planet is crowded with very attractive discarded objects and packaging. 
Our future depends on choices that turn the tide of planned obsolescence.  How can we, daily, fulfill our whims and caprices, yet reduce waste and conserve?
SHOPPING!!!!!

OUR BEST PRACTICES: are linked to each Collection, with your loyalty and a healthy planet as our main focus.  We want to educate and interest you in history and collecting, and/or earn your repeat business and make you the center of attention at parties.  We enlist professional services to prepare, package and transport your purchases, HOWEVER, WE will provide a better-than-expected solution if ever necessary.

WHEN YOU: buy rescued, repurposed or rediscovered functional, beautiful, goods, you slow unbridled waste, encourage living wages, fair labor practices, skill development and creative thought. 

QUALITY GOODS:  last longer, retain relevance and are really nice to look at - even better to handle.   Much of our inventory COULD NOT BE produced for the prices we offer them for sale.   Extinct materials, lack of skill, ballooning global bad taste, all, make these items infinitely more valuable, functional and LUXURIOUS.   We search meticulously and research our pricing continuously so you are comfortable letting Aunt Estelle help set the table, again...if it breaks, we have more.   In the meantime:

TREAT YOURSELF WELL, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF THOSE WHO WILL DO OTHERWISE.

WEAR SILK & SATIN FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON,

EVERYTHING IS BETTER ON THE GOOD CHINA.

WE ARE at your service,

Doug and Robin