Tag Archives: Victorian

Sand Dollars and Sea Horses

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Jim Gatling

In 1961 we went on a trip to Florida. We collected sand dollars and Mama got  couple of dried sea horses. I remember she made a purse with glued on sea shells. She used it in the summer for years. … Continue reading →

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Framing Collectibles and Mama’s Memories

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Jim Gatling

When we had Mama’s estate sell and divided things, I ended up with several things  and jewelry that I wanted to frame. I love the Victorian shadow boxes with various old items in them. I have made 3 big ones … Continue reading →

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Sterling Surprises for June and Martha

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Jim Gatling

I was at a sale at Roy Dudley’s a couple of weeks ago. I found a  sterling silver spoon that had the word “June” cut out of the handle with a rose on the end. Well, I have a dear … Continue reading →

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1890 Victorian Crazy Quilt

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Jim Gatling

In November Roy Dudley had a sale in Pine Bluff. We were going to Pine Bluff anyway, so we went to the estate sale. I got a few things I posted in November, but I did not post any pictures … Continue reading →

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Yard Sale at Carol’s Church on Hwy 9

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Jim Gatling

Carol H. called me on yesterday at noon and said that her church on Hwy 9 was having a sale and there were lots of frames. Well, I got off the couch threw on Friday’s clothes and went. It was in … Continue reading →

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Photos from the Auction at Lone Jack, Missouri

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jim Gatling

I was invited to go to an auction at Dirk Soulis’ auction house in Lone Jack, Missouri this week. It was 6 1/2 hours away, so we had to leave the day before, and spend the night. The auction house … Continue reading →

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The Petit Point Shoes and Purses From Florida

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Jim Gatling

My dealer friend and his wife went to Florida to see their daughter before Christmas. He texted and called and sent pictures of  some petit point shoes. I had never seen anything like them in all the years I have … Continue reading →

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Front Bathroom Finished – Now Houses Collections

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jim Gatling

The front hall bathroom was the third room Jeff the Painter finished. We got rid of the old wallpaper and the huge plate glass mirror.  The bathroom was divided into two rooms with a door in between. I got rid of the … Continue reading →

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Antiquing in Hot Springs Friday During Spring Break

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jim Gatling

Friday, I was invited to ride along to Hot Springs with an antique dealer friend to go on a buying trip. We left about 9:00 with sausage biscuits in hand and a Diet Coke. We had a quick trip down and on … Continue reading →

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