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DecantersT h e S p i r i T K e e p e r S


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D ECAnTErs, in ThEir MosT siMplisTiC inTErprETATion, ArE Any ConTAinEr usEd To TrAnsporT And/or sErvE Any forM of (usually alcoholic) beverage. These alcoholic

beverages were usually procured in wooden barrels or butts, ordered from brewers, distillers, or wine and spirit merchants and importers.

The drinking of alcohol-infused water from the earliest times of human development was one of a handful of practices that ensured the survival of the species. As nomadic lifestyles vanished; as populations and densities of humans and animals increased over time; as mobility via horse, camel, donkey-cart or by ship, boat or barge transport was expanded and refined – adulteration, contamination and some very serious dirtying of local water supplies, was an inevitable result. Even deep, hand-dug wells relied on surface ground water; cisterns to collect pure rainwater teemed with parasites and bacteria introduced over time; and rivers and streams were utilized as much for sanitary clean-up as they were for liquid refreshment. only freshwater springs high in the mountains or bubbling up after being filtered through layers of cleansing rock, gravel, sand or peat bogs could be safely consumed at the source, and in an unaltered state. not an immediate source available to the general population, in the not-so-distant past.

Thus the immense importance of all aspects of alcohol production, storage, transportation, presentation and consumption, cannot be ignored.

prior to the disbanding of the monasteries in Britain and parts of Continental Europe, brewing and wine-making

was very much their prerogative; and it was often the lifework of monkish alchemists and apothecaries to make medicines and elixirs. in 1651 John french published his recipes in Art of Distillation which included cures for over a hundred ailments, including faintness, baldness, impotency and various stummick complaints. Most of these medicines were concoctions of botanicals, fruits, roots, seeds, nuts and barks; extracted or macerated; fermented or aged; strained or clarified, as needed; before being administered to hopeful victims of ill-health. Many of these herbal remedies probably provided vitamins, trace minerals and an assortment of chemical compounds that may very well have provided relief from various symptoms. still, the relatively high alcohol content of most of these tonics probably provided a certain short-term feeling of well-being as well. in any event, the alcohol content did serve as an internal disinfectant and as a general way of making the local water safer to drink, when added to it in measured amounts.

As the power and control of the European religious houses began to erode, their grip on brewing, wine-making and distilling began to lessen. To take their place, there appeared the wise women of the estate and manor-house stillrooms; the ale wives and cordial makers known for their superior products; brew-house and tavern owners; the vineyard managers and spirit distillers in sometimes remote locations, to fulfill the need for drinkables that were safe and tasty. All required storage for aging, blending and transporting their products. in most cases oak casks, barrels and butts of various sizes were made by local coopers from


both local and imported timber. in time, the distillers (of spirits especially) learned that re-using barrels in which brandy, sherry or rum had been aged and transported, gave great colour and an illusive mellowness to their product.

These casks or barrels could be stacked for aging, cutting down on expensive warehousing requirements. They were also robust enough to be transported to distant destinations, similarly travelled well by ship or horse and wagon; and could be broached as needed at their final destination. spigots tapped into bung-holes provided, made getting at the contents fairly simple. Metal, glass and ceramic jugs – often large and weighing many kilograms when full - were used to bring the refreshments from the cellar to the butler’s pantry.

There, careful decanting, often using funnels with cheese cloth strainers to catch any sediment, was the next step. This was only done by experienced staff. rough handling or excessive aeration when decanting could easily spoil a fine wine or brandy, or could deflate a well-brewed ale or lager.

for presentation at the table, glass decanters became the optimum choice. The clarity of the glass highlighted the rich colour of french burgundy, the pureness of German whites, the deep glow of brandies, port wine or sherry from Jerez, spain. A huge and ever expanding glass industry focused on providing such decanters for the middle and upper classes, starting about 1750. prior to that time, green


seal bottles were used to transport purchased alcoholic drinks from the local retailers. The seals identified the owner with initials or a pictorial symbol that the local tavern keeper recognized. Billing and deliveries were usually done on a monthly basis. Sending round for a bottle of claret, hock or brandy was common practise for those not wealthy enough to keep their own cellar.

Those who did stock a cellar needed decanters for the various refreshments served at the table. Courses were many and varied, with fairly rigid rules about which libations went with meat, fish, fowl or soup. Thus suites of decanters soon became available. Those from circa 1750 were club- or taper-shaped, with simple engravings of stars or vines, and with lozenge or target-shaped stoppers cut to match. Engraved monograms in intricate script became a not-so-subtle statement of ownership and pride of place.

About 1790 engraved labels became popular for spirits like brandy, rum or holland (gin) and for various types of wine. As the 1800’s arrived, decanter shapes changed, with barrel, onion, globe and shaft, straight-sided or bell-shaped decanters being introduced, discarded and re-introduced. stoppers are often a very good indicator of the age of a decanter from the 1800’s; because these have been researched and dated through sales receipts and records.

ship’s or captain’s decanters, very heavy and with stable bottoms, were developed for shipboard use and usually had a series of two or three neck rings to provide a better grip on these heavy and massive decanters. neck rings on earlier pieces were applied to mold-blown decanters; later ones were molded as an integral part of the body. ship’s decanters were popular keepsakes for retiring seafarers, as was an appreciation for rum cocktails. British naval officers favoured the addition of freshly-squeezed lime juice (preventing scurvy) with their daily pint of rum, but in 1740 were ordered to drink it with two parts water. This became a popular drink amongst the land lubbers as well. The city of Bristol was the centre for a great deal of sea commerce, exploration and colonial exploitation. it was also the location of several glass factories specializing in the production of intensely coloured decanters, the Bristol Blue being the most common, but amethyst and green were also produced. often decorated with gilding, most shapes were simple variations on the old indian club shape, but some were also cased over clear glass and cut back around the neck and then engraved around the

Ewer Decanter: for Claret, probably circa 1750. Hand-blown body and stopper, applied neck, handle and foot, thumbprint cutting on body, neck and stopper, soda glass metal.


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Captains Decanters for Shipboard Service of Rum or Brandy. The large decanter is Swedish Circa 1890 - 1910 and blown. Weight without stopper or contents is 3.2 kg!


body. The one i own was bought in Edmonton at a Cripps and Clausen auction in the early 1970’s, and is quite rare in this part of the world.

These Bristol pieces were copies of the intricately and ornately cut, flashed or cased Bohemian glass decanters made in rich blue, deep amber or ruby red (see photo). Woodland scenes of leaping stags, game birds and hares were popular and indicated the widespread interest in hunting enjoyed by wealthy Europeans. The ruby-coloured decanter was bought in denmark about 10 years ago from a neighbour of my Aunt’s. it dates from circa 1850 and is hand-engraved with a dot motif, stag and windowpane design. These are still being produced in Eastern Europe and appear fairly often at Western Canadian antique shows – but are definitely contemporary. Check for wear on the bottom of glass pieces, the irregularities of old hand-engraving, and a general quality feel to older decanters.

in Western Canada, finding, identifying and displaying a choice collection of glass decanters can be a challenge. This part of the world was more focused on clearing land, building on it and establishing necessary businesses; than on entertaining guests and serving them imported wines and classic spirits from the proper style of decanter. still, they can be found. long before opening my shop in June of 2000, i was lucky enough to have acquired some fine examples of irish diamond-cut crystal, English and scottish flint glass, Bohemian scenic engravings, scandinavian Art deco styles, German enamelled or gilt examples; or fine American decanters mold blown by companies such as heisey.

What i really hankered after was a decanter from one of the three most famous french glass houses – Clichy, st. louis or Baccarat; even if i probably could not afford it! i have had smaller functional items from Baccarat, primarily cut crystal ashtrays, small bowls or lovely open salts. Always signed and often numbered on the base as well, the quality

of the metal was always what intrigued me the most. But nary a decanter to be found, bought or just coveted for my own collection - or for my shop!

Then finally, a couple of years ago, on a lightning trip to the big island of hawaii to see my cousin and her family who live in hilo, i hit pay dirt. Akaka falls is a “must see.” it is an incredibly beautiful plunging column of water, arcing past lush green jungle; bejewelled by vivid flowers, flashing birds and brilliant butterflies. After soaking up the hawaiian scenery; we hit the local antique shops, which varied considerably in size, content and customer service. And there, in the most out-of-the-way shop, was my Baccarat decanter.

Created of heavy crystal, it has superb clarity, is beautifully mold blown in a classic bell-shape, with eight simple sliced panels around the body. from the shoulder rises a short tapered neck with six cut panels; the stopper is again eight-sided, flat-topped and substantial enough to finish an elegant and graceful mid-Twentieth Century decanter. it is so typical of Baccarat’s unsurpassed sense of balance, style and design, which has stressed form over decoration since the glasswork’s inception in 1764. The price was reasonable, the accompanying grime was free, and bubble-wrap was willingly provided. it travelled tenderly home in my carry-on; after having sent all airport metal detectors into hysteria, because of the high lead content! The airport security people were most understanding.

if you would like to see it, come visit our shop over Christmas or in the new year. We would like to wish everyone all the happiness and “joy of collecting” that each of you deserves. happy holidays from holmehus Antiques!

Baccarat Decanter: circa 1945-50, for spirits. Hand-blown in mould, slice cut and bevelled. It has an acid-etched trademark used since 1860. The decanter and stopper numbered 194


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the Christmas Cardby Jan Mather

ThE ChrisTMAs CArd AppEArs To BE A dyinG TrAdiTion. likE MAy ThinGs of iTs dAy, ThE TiME ConsuMinG, CosTly (dEpEndinG on ThE number of cards sent), and more recently

environmentally unfriendly part of Christmas is being set aside in lieu of e-cards, or nothing at all.

As a child, i remember Mom spending hours and hours every december getting her cards done. in the later years she actually set up the card table in front of her chair in the living room on which she arranged the boxes of cards, her address book and her writing paper and pens. nothing would be touched from one session of doing the cards and letters to the next. What took most of the time was the letters. depending on whom the card was being sent to, her letter contained the appropriate information. some of the recipients only heard from her once a year so the important events and milestones of the family were all included. Those who we saw intermittently during the year got a letter which included only those tidbits that would be news to them. And finally, close family and friends in the area received only a card with a written note inside the card. A letter was not necessary. And then, possibly even before Mom had finished doing her cards, the seasonal mail would start to arrive. daily, there were usually a handful of colourful envelopes from all over Canada and even some

from relatives and friends in the united states and Europe. living on a dairy farm, Mom and dad were both home during the day. As i remember, we usually had our mail by midday, and before lunch Mom and dad would sit at the kitchen table and open that day’s mail, often knowing by the return address who the card was from. There was an anticipation and happiness in receiving the different cards but i think, just as important was getting the “news” from distant family and friends; and sometimes when a card was opened, not only did a letter slide out, but a picture or two as well! it was a tradition in our house, not a planned one but something that had evolved over the years.

When did sending a greeting card at Christmas start? from what i can discover, the first Christmas cards were illustrated May 1, 1843 by John Callcott horsley in london, England. The early English cards featured flowers or fairies, something fanciful and light versus winter scenes or religious themes. in 1875, louis prang became the first printer to offer Christmas cards in the united states. his cards became very popular but unfortunately less expensive reproductions were made available forcing him to quit this market. Throughout the 20th century the production of Christmas cards was profitable for most stationary manufacturers.




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The most traditional greeting inside the card is “Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year” and there are a multitude of variations on this. some cards have a religious sentiment; others may have a prayer, Biblical verse or a poem. some have a generic text saying only, “seasons Greetings.” The pictures on the front of the cards tend toward those items that reflect the Christmas season like a Christmas tree, candles, santa Claus (which could be many versions from father Christmas to the red-coated, white-bearded, jolly old figure we see most often these days). There are also the snowy scenes which might include children playing or a horse-drawn sleigh filled with a family, or a snowman, possibly with a resemblance to frosty, or reindeer like those that pull santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. one might even have a red nose like rudolph.

The Christmas card is a very seasonal thing. They were, by tradition, received, displayed and then taken down by the Twelfth night, along with all other Christmas and festive decorations. The cards from the mid 19th century, at the season’s end, were lovingly stuck into albums and scrapbooks. These items were often gifts to victorian children who would annually enter their cards and over the years create a beautiful treasure of memories. some of these albums have survived to this day. perhaps one of the larger collections of Christmas cards belonged to Queen Mary. her huge collection can now be found in the British Museum.

Christmas cards have been produced in many sizes and shapes. The smallest is said to be a Christmas greeting on a grain of rice. it was given to h.r.h. the duke of Windsor (then prince of Wales) in 1929 and is preserved in the Queen

Mary’s Collection. it was stuck on a paste board of 3 ½ by 2 inches and the text on the actual grain of rice, inscribed in indian ink, read:

To his royal highness The prince of Wales,

sincere Christmas Greetings from The Joseph G. Gillott pen Co.,

london, England

season 1929*

* Taken from: The History of the Christmas Card, by George Buday r.E.

from a collector’s point of view, the cards that are worth the largest dollars, theoretically, would be those first illustrated by John Callcott horsley. in december 2005, one of those sold for £9000. The card that is said to hold the world’s record as the most expensive is a card produced in 1843 by J. C. horsley and was commissioned by sir henry Cole, a civil servant. it was auctioned in 2001 and sold to an anonymous bidder for the amount of £22,250!

Going back to my fond memories of the Christmas card, i sincerely hope that sending and receiving them does not die out completely. To me, taking the time to send a Christmas greeting to someone means they are important to you. When that card arrives at its destination, it is a reminder to all who see it that the recipient was thought of enough to be sent that card.

May each one of you receive many cards this Christmas!



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Gun & Hobby Show

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by Catharina VanTooren, Roseberry Antiques, Calgary, AB

In our dAily livEs WE ArE surroundEd

By A vAriETy of METAls. soME ArE pArT

of ThE EArTh’s BounTy, ExTrACTEd

from shallow pits or from deep within;

others are man made, the so-called alloys. The ones

described in this article all had either a utilitarian or

a decorative function. in our modern times, however,

we might not use them anymore in the way they were

designed for. Also, some are no longer safe to use in

food consumption and have only a collectors value

left. still, we should enjoy and proudly display that

beautiful English pewter coffee pot inherited from

grandma or use the shiny copper boiler for kindling

and newspaper at the fireplace!

Vintage brass embossed plaque


Wear Ever Aluminum Coffee Pot

Brass compass on a ship’s bridge.

ALUMINUM (British: aluminium) This element with the chemical symbol Al has a silvery white appearance and is found in abundance within the earth’s crust. not by itself however, but in combination with other elements, mainly bauxite. After being discovered in 1827, articles made in the late 1800’s were quite expensive. not until a process for commercial smelting was perfected (1914-1916) did items made from this non-tarnishing material become affordable and in demand. We might remember the popularity of aluminum giftware of the 1920’s and 30’s. it was extensively produced until World War ii when wartime need affected the availability. some well-known names in the aluminum industry are: The Wendell August forge, Arthur Armour, palmer-smith, Continental, Everlast, Buenilum, rodney kent and Wrought farberware. products range from ashtrays (Wendell A. forge) to gravy boats (Buenilum), from pitchers (rodney kent) to trivets (Everlast), often handcrafted with elaborate decorations. russell Wright, among others, designed many pieces. look for company logos on the bottom as these pieces are highly sought after. various techniques were applied such as ‘repoussé’ meaning raised in relief. skilled artisans created an intricate pattern by hammering on a piece of aluminum. Another technique is ‘intaglio’ or incised, the exact opposite of repoussé. later, when machine embossing was introduced, production increased while manufacturing costs went down. Each company showcased their own unique touch, be it brightly polished items or hand-rubbed. Even hammer marks set one company apart from the other. no longer popular for utilitarian use (stainless steel pots and pans have taken over the market), all aluminum products became decorative and are now collectible. look for unscratched or undamaged pieces. hand-forged items are of course worth more than

machine made. unique hand made designs fetch even higher prices. Aluminum may be cleaned with silver polish or a metal cleaner such as nevr-dull®.

BRASS is a man-made metal also referred to as factitious, meaning produced artificially rather than by natural processes. This durable and ductile alloy of copper and zinc was most popular for utilitarian and decorative purposes during the 18th and 19th centuries. in order to obtain brass, copper and zinc had, first of all, to be mined, then refined and proportionally melted together. This process was patented in England in 1871. Early manufactured pieces were mainly utilitarian such as andirons, fireplace tools, candlesticks and sconces, bed warmers, pots, pans, kettles, bells and doorknockers, lamps and chandeliers, hardware, buttons and buckles. Brassware was made of sheet metal or was cast in a mould which was a more common practise. The end product was then polished. production was expanded with items of a more aesthetic appeal like figurines and other ornaments. in the united states, England, China, russia, france, india and north Africa, to name a few,


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braziers and brass founders were an integral part of any community. Brass was, and still is, used in the creation and manufacture of musical instruments such as the french horn, trumpet and trombone; nautical instruments found on the bridge of a ship; notary seals, letter racks and desk sets; mortar and pestles and scales. it was uncommon to mark a piece, although the country of origin was usually incised on the bottom. presently, with the inflated price of copper and the introduction of other man-made materials, brass utilitarian items became strictly decorative and are collectible.

BRONZE is also an alloy, in this case a combination of copper, tin and traces of other metals. Bronze items date back to biblical times. The Bronze Age is defined as a period of human culture between the stone Age and the iron Age. After a period of non-popularity during the Middle Ages, it was revived during the 17th century and remains in use to this day. often a bronze object is confused with a ‘bronzed’ object. A bronzed object is made of a white metal, which has been coated with a reddish-brown material to give it ‘that bronze look’. An easy test is to use a magnet. it will attach to a bronzed object (metal one) and not to a genuine bronze! Bronze is used for making figurines, lamps and statues. Most outdoor statues are made from bronze as it withstands the extremities of weather well. during the Art

nouveau and later the Art deco period we notice a steady occurrence of bronze articles. some of the most well-known American sculptors are:- Thomas Ball, frederic remington, Charles russell, paul Bartlett, Allen Clark and Bessie p. vonnoh. large original bronzes fetch astronomical prices. Talent and labour does, of course, not come cheap. Be aware of recasts. Although beautiful, recasts should be priced accordingly. original castings made under the watchful eye of the sculptor and signed by the artist himself, usually on the base, will demand high prices as well. later castings of the same original mould are worth a little less, but still more than complete recasts. A little confusing, i admit, but bear in mind that the recasts are not made from the original at all. it is manufactured through a procedure called ‘lost wax’. recast bronzes lose detail and are often a little bit smaller than the original due to shrinkage of the clay mould. Besides statues, statuettes and figurines, other bronze objects of interest include andirons and fenders, candelabras and candlesticks, chandeliers and lamps, urns, vases, jardinières, wall sconces, desk sets, etc. When shopping for bronze items, it is always handy to bring a small magnet along.



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CHROME or chromium (Cr ) is found in the mineral chromite, a metallic element. Chromium is difficult to work with in its pure form, but its excellent properties such as tarnish and corrosion resistance, make it suitable for use as a catalyst to harden steel alloys, to produce stainless steel, to use for decorative plating and even in the glass industry, for us chrome refers to the chrome-plated household pieces with its hard, wear-resistant and attractive surface. its peak production and popularity occurred during the 1930’s. With the affects of the Great depression on their doorstep, American housewives (who could not afford expensive silver) were delighted by the shiny-looking chrome serving pieces. The major u.s. company to utilize chrome plating was the Waterbury Manufacture Company, which later became the Chase Brass and Copper Company. At the end of World War ii however, the popularity was in decline. fortunately today the Art deco chrome pieces are in high demand, especially bar items such as cocktail shakers and glasses, decanters, ice buckets, serving bowls, napkin holders and candlesticks. Most of these pieces have glass inserts and are therefore hard to find with their original inserts intact. The automobile industry uses chrome from many auto parts such as bumpers, door handles and mirrors. And remember those elaborate hood ornaments on vintage automobiles? They were made of chrome as well.

COPPER (Cu ). one of earth’s precious bounties, this metal was first used by man during the roman Times, when copper was found on the island of Cyprus. Today copper is mined all over the world from the united states and Canada to south America, Africa and russia. it was discovered that this ductile, malleable metal was an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, and was soon widely used for electric wiring and plumbing. And let us not forget the copper coins struck worldwide. in the early 18th century, American coppersmiths made utilitarian pieces such as boiler pots, tea and coffee pots, kettles, trays and pots and pans. These



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were followed by fancier household items like vases, boxes and caddies, ashtrays, candlesticks, planters, chandeliers, radiator covers, etc. Early pieces were dovetailed to hold them together, with the edges smoothed out; in the 19th

century coppersmiths used seams and rivets instead. it should be mentioned that culinary items were lined with a protective coating of tin to prevent poisoning. Copper objects are relatively easy to find; the Arts and Crafts pieces of the early 1900’s are well sough after, as well as the ubiquitous kettles and stills. Their highly aesthetic appeal and easy maintenance make them a favourite among collectors.

Author’s Note: Alphabetically speaking we should address GOLD as the next metal. I have decided, however, to use the 3rd part entirely for Gold and Silver, as both subjects require a fair amount of space. Please watch for it in a future edition of Discovering ANTIQUES. We will continue this article with:

IRON (Fe ). This metal, raw iron to be precise, has been used since prehistoric times. it is a silvery-white, lustrous metallic element with malleable and ductile qualities. it occurs abundantly in combined forms, as in hematite and magnetite, and is used as an alloy in a wide range of structural materials. it was around 1200 BC when man learned how to melt and utilize iron ore. That period was later known as the iron Age. primitive iron tools testify to the versatility and durability of iron implements. iron could be worked with in two ways: one is the casting

of the molten ore in a mould or form. The other is by forging, a method whereby the metal is heated until red hot, then hammered into a specific shape on an anvil. The blacksmith was a master at the forge. from fitting horseshoes to creating hitching posts, from carriage steps to bootjacks, the creations were endless. As a real ‘heavy’ metal, iron has also been used for items requiring weight. Besides the usual decorative and utilitarian uses, many pieces of farm equipment were made of hand-wrought iron, such as ploughs, shovels, pitchforks, rakes, etc. in the architectural field we see both wrought and cast iron items:- gates, weathervanes, birdhouses, cages, hinges and other hardware, garden ornaments, torchières and windmills. in the kitchen:- utensil racks, trivets, stoves, spatulas and ladles, soap dispensers, skewers and skewer holders, scales, nutcrackers, meat hooks, kettle stands and the list goes on. Because of its strength and durability, iron ware is useful to this day but it also has considerable merit for the avid collector. some early pieces are marked. reproductions are still being made, but the newer pieces are cruder and coarser than the originals. They also tend to rust more quickly.

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In ThE pAsT, i hAvE BEEn AffiliATEd WiTh sEvErAl MusEuMs. ThE rEdCliff MusEuM is ThE onE i hAvE BEEn WiTh ThE lonGEsT. ThE redcliff Museum, like most small town museums,

features the town’s history along with the usual antiques and collectables from the past. one of the exhibits spotlights toys. Those displayed were the only ones they had; most of which, unfortunately, did not bring back those fond memories which can be triggered by some things. included were some odd toys which were not remembered by many people and some were quite expensive when originally purchased so most families would not have had them, therefore, have no personal ‘memories’ of them.

in June 2010, with the help of a couple of friends, we redid that toy display. using toys i had collected, my goal was to bring back good memories for people who saw the exhibit. The time frame chosen began in 1934 with the birth of the dionne quintuplets and continues up to the Calgary produced ‘Buckshot show.’ read on to find out how this all fits into one display.

The exhibit needed, i thought, childhood idols, roll models, people that were looked up to such as roy rogers, Gene Autry, davy Crocket and red ryder. it also seemed right to include some childhood icons like shirley Temple, The Beverley hillbillies, Batman and robin, The Three stooges, Mickey Mouse, Buckshot and the Monkees all

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of whom appealed to children of those times; and, as the museum found out, children today enjoy them, too. This exhibit seems to be a hit at the museum; one of the more popular displays.

To be a success, it was necessary to attract the attention of both boys and girls, hence the dolls, cast iron stove and paper dolls. The toy trucks have always appealed to boys so a 1950’s Tonka log hauler, a Japanese-made tin truck and trailer promoting the rexall drug store chain and a Canadian-made toy lincoln dump truck. The pink dump truck is special to me for many reasons. As a child we travelled several times a year to visit relatives in Gull lake, saskatchewan. My cousin had his father’s toys from the 1940’s and ‘50’s which included a lincoln dump truck, the more common version with the grill missing. he also had a lincoln John deere A tractor, complete with a cast iron driver in the driver’s seat. i remember playing with them and wanting them for my own. i now have several lincoln toys; and a similar tractor can be found in the museum display.

Going back to the dump truck, these trucks were usually red, not pink. i completed the restoration on the truck and decided to pay tribute to a good friend, Missy, whose favourite colour is pink. she was really pleased and even more delighted when that pink truck found its way into the museum display. Missy is also a big shirley Temple and Three stooges fan so i made sure these were included as well. Two other items i made an effort to include were the

1970’s Tonka Winnebago and the Mrs. Beasley doll. Missy had a Winnebago when she was a little girl and remembers sitting on top of it with one leg on either side, and pedaling as fast as her little legs would go. one time she got even with her sister by ramming into her sister’s plastic Barbie camper. Guess who won! The Mrs. Beasley doll was a fixture on the television show ‘family Affair’ in the late 1960’s. Whenever there was a crisis, little Buffy would pull the string and the ‘talking’ Mrs. Beasley would come up with answers. Missy and her sister each received Mrs. Beasley dolls for Christmas many years ago. Both the Winnebago and Mrs. Beasley were found and added to the display, which was a pleasant surprise for Missy. paige, Missy’s daughter, is a flintstones fanatic. This prompted me to include a flintstone’s comic book and paper dolls. Comic books and bubble gum cards have been popular for several generations and also needed to be added to the display.

The western connection to the museum display resulted from my natural fascination for cowboys as a kid. Also in 1954, my dad and uncle saw Gene Autry, Champion (the Wonder horse) and pat Buttram in Medicine hat, Alberta. My parents had the honour of singing for dale Evans when she was in Calgary in 1999.

having a farm background, farm toys had to be represented. The lincoln Cockshutt 30 tractor has meaning for us. My father’s family was not affluent and sometimes



had to share toys or received just one toy at Christmas. one Christmas, my dad and uncle each got a Cockshutt 30 tractor. neither got the implements that came with the deluxe set of this toy; the mower, disc, wagon, etc. some years later, my great grandparents’ hired man built them a walking plow which could be pulled behind a tractor. The really well-used 30 was inherited by my dad’s and uncle’s youngest brother. At school he was a little embarrassed when his friends had pearl-handled cap guns compared to the Cockshutt 30 tractor with one front wheel missing and a home-made walking plow. one item he did get that my dad and uncle did not was a roy rogers lunch box and thermos. The thermos survives to this day.

Trains have always been a common toy for boys. My dad and uncle received a wind-up train for Christmas one year. As a kid, my brother and i were given a second-hand 1957 lionel Train set and a working toy steam engine. for many years neither one of us was allowed to play with the toys without supervision. And even at that, we usually just watched dad play with them. i added a wind-up Marx train to the display along with a very small Cracker Jack train. Every box of Cracker Jacks had a prize which was usually in the bottom of the box. Many years ago, the prize was a small plastic train engine, or train car. you could collect the whole train if you were patient enough; and were always looking for the elusive engine or coal tender, the most vital parts of the train.

view-Masters were common from the 1940’s to the 1980’s. My uncles and aunts had one on the farm. it was a 1960’s version with the usual reels: seven Wonders of

the World, Wild Animals and Bible stories, not the sort of thing i enjoyed; but later reel #950 would appear which featured Gene Autry and that saved the day. Two different view-Masters including the 1953 Coronation reel have been added to the display.

Television, since it first found its way into our homes, has always played a part in people’s lives. There are favourite shows and memorable shows. some examples would be The honeymooners, Gilligan’s island, i love lucy, hee haw, The Monkees, Bonanza (one of my dad’s favourites), The Beverly hillbillies, howdy doody and The Buck shot show. from 1967 to 1997, The Buck shot show aired on CfCn television in Calgary, Alberta and at the time of its cancellation held the record for the longest running children’s show in Canadian television history. sesame street did not air its first episode until 1969. As youngsters, we would come home for lunch and watch Buck shot, played by ron Barge. his sidekicks Benny the Bear, Clyde the owl, Woodrow T. Beaver and rodney the rodent were played by puppeteers Jim lewis and phil Gordon-Cooper; and hear for the 200th time ‘sixteen Chickens and a Tambourine.’

over the years, not only did cowboys and indians get children’s attention, so did soldiers and the military. A plastic 1964 jungle combat hat, formerly owned by my uncle, had to be included in the display along with a plastic grenade that fired cap gun caps. Batman and James Bond were also popular in the 1960’s which prompted me to include a Batmobile and Bond’s Aston Martin dB5 (complete with the ejection seat) getting a fill up at the lego gas pumps, along with a studebaker station wagon.

The only item that i thought should be included that was newer than the early 1970’s, was a rubik’s Cube, only because of its huge popularity in the 1980’s. it seemed that everyone had one and with its popularity came every variation known to man.

in the display are toys made from rubber, metal, plastic, cast iron and tin. There is a cross section of toys from the 1930’s to the 1970’s intended to bring back pleasant memories and reminiscences of Christmases past and childhood days of long ago.

The display is called ‘Childhood Toys, idols and icons.’ Thanks to Missy and rory for all their help and inspiration.


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Many of the items that i use in my art and restyled décor, i have to travel to the united states to find. This so called “junk” is often expensive because repurposing is such a huge movement, items are in high demand. it can be frustrating to come home and see items i just paid a big price for in the local dump. i would really like to encourage everyone to think twice about what you are throwing away. it could be useful to the creative community.

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here are just a few of the things that are being used in décor and art right now that can be rescued from the landfills:

• almost any antique or collectible piece that is damaged or ‘has had it’s day’

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• broken doll parts, including heads

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