Buying and Selling Antiques of all Kinds!

I have been an antique dealer for more than 25 years! I have thoroughly enjoyed hunting for eclectic finds at tag and estate sales, auctions and buying from individuals looking to downsize. I believe in the green movement, that is re-purposing old things and bringing them back to use. The purpose of this blog is to share my journey into the world of antiques...from the beginning to the end sale and every point in between!

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Lovely Vintage Glassware

The glassware market offers great deals for buyers!  Vintage glassware not only looks pretty and makes any table setting look at bit more elegant, it is made to be used!  So, make a romantic dinner for your special someone and dress up the table with pretty candlesticks, fancy drink glasses or lovely serving dishes!

See some of my current ebay listings!  Lots of great deals to be found.
Cherirtoys Ebay Listings






Monday, April 29, 2013

Table Setting Etiquette

In my research for a new ebay listing, I came across a wonderful website that tells all about setting a proper table!  Something we all need to know, right??  I learned a lot when viewing this site.  Did you know that cups come in 7 different sizes?

"The cup is made in seven sizes, each with a different volume capacity:
  1. Breakfast cup;
  2. Mug;
  3. Teacup;
  4. Coffee cup;
  5. Chocolate cup;
  6. After-dinner coffee cup; and
  7. Demitasse cup."
See their website for more great information!  www.eitquettescholar.com

Below is a photo of the wonderful cup and saucer I currently have listed on ebay!  While this cup is called a breakfast cup and saucer, I think its uses are endless...I could see this cup holding a steaming cup of oatmeal or even soup!

Here is the link to my ebay listing, in case you would love this great cup!
Old Castles C&S

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Where is spring?

I usually really like living in Wisconsin.  The Midwest offers a pleasant change of all 4 seasons.  But its Springs like this one, that make me want to rethink where I call home! Its April 13th and today is the, I stopped counting gloomy day in a row.  Temperatures have struggled to get anywhere near 40 or 50 and I actually saw snow flurries this AM.  The photo below shows the Fox River running fast and high.  The riverwalk is closed and the bears will soon have to swim!