Of course, working around antiques, I’m sure to pick a couple objects in the store that I find to stand out. As things pass in and out of the store through time, I get to witness a variety of interesting items. And right now we have a few, Here are 5 interesting objects that have caught my eye in the past few weeks.
- An antique cash register with typewriter like keys:
This beautiful gold colored register actually still functions. You just type in the the corresponding price, chose a department and hit any other corresponding button (cash, charge, etc.), then hit the operating and out pops the drawer.
- A large antique coffee grinder:
This coffee grinder is beautifully colored red with details painted all the way down to the base. It is used by putting coffee beans in the top and then turning the wheels with the handle on the side. The coffee beans are then ground up in the grinding wheels inside and dispensed at the bottom.
- A rewired traffic light:
This traffic light was originally made for commercial use. However, it was rewired by one of our antique dealers in the store. Now it is safe to use in a regular outlet in your home, making it a great addition to any room.
- “The Wind Walker”:
“The Wind Walker” is a beautiful wooden relief sculpture that was recently brought in to the store. This work of art was carved into a beautiful piece of wood and finished to make it look glossy under the light. Artificial glass eyes were added to give it a realistic look.
- Delf Canal Houses:
Delft Canal Houses are little house figurines with an interesting purpose. These houses were filled with Dutch Genever and used to serve cocktails to first class passengers on KLM airlines. They were used as gifts, and when traveling to places with alcohol restrictions, they were often still gifted, however, they were empty. In many cases you can find some containing the liquid and still sealed.
Of course there are many other objects sure to catch your eye throughout the store. One could spend hours looking around and still wouldn’t see everything on the shelves. However, those are some of the ones I have found to be most intriguing. If you want to look for your favorites, check out your local store or Gruene Antique Co. Which items would you Pick?
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