Decorative boxes can provide decoration that is both refined and practical. You can accumulate a wide assortment from different countries and cultures. You may collect delicate antique enamel pill-boxes, porcelain boxes, lacquered wood boxes, mahogany boxes, cigar boxes, or hand-painted boxes. Perhaps you have a special affection for antique wooden letterboxes, mailboxes, or decorative flowered […]
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It’s been over a century since the Wright flyer lifted off from the sands of Kitty Hawk. Powered flight has come a long way since. Early planes were a joint effort of engineers, cabinetmakers, and seamstresses. Aviators belonged to a privileged class, known by name to an eager and curious public. Some of the early […]
More than just about any home decorating item, our choice of accessories expresses our personality and gives visitors to our home a sense of who we are. From the wide variety of decorative accessories from which we can choose, decorative boxes offer much in the way of both style and functionality. Decorative boxes are made […]
Do you ever dream of being an Old World astronomer like Galileo, gazing at the stars? What about a ship’s captain? Or, perhaps an explorer of new lands? Well, you can’t do any of those things without your trusty telescope, ever at the ready. Our selection of authentic reproduction telescopes and binoculars are sure to […]
If you ever wonder what direction you’re heading, do it with a compass. The magnetic compass has been a part of the history of human civilization since the beginning of the second millennia. World exploration as we know it would not have been possible were it not for the humble yet indispensable collectible compass. Handcrafted […]
Looking for a way to make a room more interesting? Let your imagination take flight with decorative propellers. Considered the tires of yester yore, propellers are popular today as memorabilia pieces that honor the flight traditions of mechanics, flight crews, and pilots in battle. Adding hand-crafted WWI Propellers to a room in your home will […]
For most people, home is a relaxing haven that is best enjoyed when it is free from the distractions and hurried atmosphere of the outside world. Home is a place of tranquility, serenity, and escape. And it is made perfect by featuring beautiful candle sconces and classic hurricane lamp lighting. Providing that softly flickering glow […]
Time waits for no man, so the saying goes. But, some of us know that watching time can be a fascinating diversion, especially watching the sands of beautiful hourglasses trickle from the upper chamber to the lower one. The hourglass was a symbol of not just the passage of time, but mortality and the brevity […]
Blending History and Lore with Porcelain Accessories Since the development of porcelain more than 4,000 years ago, humankind has developed a multitude of ways to fabricate items borne from the versatile material. It can be shaped by hand, formed in a press, poured into a mold or extruded from a die. This versatility means that […]
Words will flow guided by your hand and they will truly come from the heart when you use fine writing sets, featuring specialized writing accessories like quill pens and ink wells. Bold and stylistic writing is easier to do with high-quality writing accessories leading the way. Specialized calligraphy instruments like styluses, quality inks, and feather […]