These pieces were all carved on goat horn and are not considered scrimshaw by its traditional definition, but here’s some history about scrimshaw!
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I should’ve seen this coming by now, but sometimes even predictability can be unpredictable. After a year of expanding into retail, our inventory has outgrown the store half of our building!
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This particular specimen was custom-created by Bally for Belden Inc. to be used in their break rooms in the mid-late 1900s.
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As some of you may know, we recently underwent another in a series of remodels that have continuously improved the look and feel of Cornerstone. Here’s a tour!
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Today’s cool find is a blue Ball jar with a #13 marking. But what do you look for in a Ball jar that makes it special?
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It’s not very often vintage toys come through, and in most cases, they’re worse for the wear. However, sometimes we’re graced with an item in such good condition that we can’t help but share!
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This week’s cool find, while some may argue otherwise, is a piece of Mason’s Patent Ironstone China, but what is Ironstone China and what is its significance?
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From starting the probate process to closing the estate, an executor has a lot on their plate. There are a number of steps that need to be followed, which will require a fair amount of organization, time and effort.
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Since 2020, The United States has seen a massive inflation surge, with consumer price inflation rising 21.75% from January 2020 to May 2024. As such, many retail stores are seeing a decrease in spending outside of basic necessities, especially small stores with niche markets.
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McCoy pottery has been highly sought after by collectors over the years, but what is McCoy and what makes them so desirable?
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This week’s cool find is a Satsuma vase, associated with the Satsuma province in southern Kyūshū.
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This week’s cool find is a Steven Seagal wax figure that came from the Hollywood Wax Museum’s 2009 auction.
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