A Collection of Mint Postcards Featuring Columbus, Georgia Circa 1910

In addition to the postcards I've posted previously, I also purchased this collection of postcards I've acquired featuring Columbus, Georgia that are in mint condition. I do believe they were manufactured around 1910. It's amazing they are in such great condition and even more amazing that they were still in their original Kress packaging! Sadly only the facade of the old Kress building still exists, as the building succumbed to fire in 1994. 

The Confederate Monument is still there along with the house featured at the intersection of Third Avenue and 14th Street and the St. Elmo House. However, the St. Elmo house did burn in 2011, but was mostly undamaged. The Courthouse has been torn down and replaced with a 13 floor "skyscraper" built in 1973, much to the dismay of the city folk. And to my knowledge the Green Island Ranch is no longer standing, but a luxurious country club now exists on the site.

Original packaging from Kress 

Lower Broad Street (now Broadway), Showing Confederate Monument, Columbus, GA

Court House Square and Fountain, Columbus, GA

Green Island Ranch, Columbus, GA

Historical St. Elmo, Columbus, GA

Third Avenue and 14th Street, Looking South, Columbus, GA

New Acquisition - American Sheridan Chest of Drawers circa 1820

Isn't it just gorgeous? I found it in this wonderful store called Sweet Home Antiques in Pine Mountain, Georgia. The woodwork is just amazing, and it's even more beautiful in person.  The chest is much larger and taller than it appears, so I'm very glad I didn't end up with a larger piece.

If anyone has any idea of what the wood is, please let me know. I'm thinking it's Mahogany but I'm not an expert in identifying wood.

New Acquisition - Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Salt Cellar in Gold

My first Tiffany glass purchase. A Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile salt cellar in beautiful gold. It's signed with the initials L.C.T. and is also numbered 8304 in a very fine hand. This is the kind of art piece that one can stare at for hours on end - being completely mesmerized by its intricate changing colors and textures.

Art Nouveau Thorne's Toffee Tin Box with "The Age of Innocence" painting by Joshua Reynolds.

Art Nouveau Thorne's Toffee Tin Box with "The Age of Innocence" painting by Joshua Reynolds. I picked this item today at a local auction and paid about $17 for it.

 I wonder how it ended up here in the United States, as that's a long way from Leeds, England. Oh, how mesmerizing history is!

Grandmother's Antique Demitasse Cups

These demitasse cups belonged to my grandmother and were kept in her living room curio cabinet. I'm eventually going to put them in another curio cabinet, but for right now, I thought they looked wonderful displayed in the living room - silver spoon and all.

I'm not sure if the cups belonged to the family or were acquired on my my grandmother's travels around the world. If so, I'm guessing most of the cups are from Italy, France, England, and Russia as those were the countries she visited most.

Anyway, ta ta for now.

Foyer Redecoration

I redecorated the foyer with some furnishings from my grandmother's house. The marble top wood cabinet came from one of her bedrooms and the mirror came from her living room. I still think the cabinet/table is gorgeous even if it has a crack and is missing a shelf. It's a family heirloom.

The clock is a Seth Thomas clock from around 1879 and the plate is made by Johnson & Brother's and is the famous Holland pattern also known as "Blue Onion".

My Grandfather's Seth Thomas Mantel Clock - Circa 1879

My great grandfather’s Seth Thomas mantel clock. I’ve dated it to about 1879 or thereabouts. Still haven’t figured out the exact model.

We had it fixed about 10 years ago and it worked then, but I don’t think it works now. I would like to have it fixed again, but I don’t think I want it restored, as it has that nice old world charm about it.

PS: Notice my art deco 1930’s Seth Thomas clock on the mantel.

Savannah.

I had a wonderful time this weekend in one of the most beautiful cities in the South. I absolutely love Savannah with its rich history, beautiful architecture, and awesome food! I got some really great pictures at River Street, Bonaventure Cemetery, and Tybee Island. I'm sharing what I thought were some of the best, but I'm not a professional photographer so don't judge too harshly. You can steal them if you want, but at least give me credit! :)

PS: No word on whether or not I accidentally trespassed onto Sandra Bullock's house property on Tybee Island.