Once again, we are shopping around at the Reston/Herndon shop to see what’s new, what’s unique, and l think these ReStore Vintage Roller Skates fit the bill.
Giant Metal Letter “C”, not ReStore Vintage Roller Skates
The first item we are blogging about in the ReStore shop is a giant metal “C”. This could stand for Christmas, cookies, cards or candy canes.
Decorating your home with the giant “C” is easy. For example, tie red ribbons or greenery on to it. It’s light enough to hang on a wall or a fence. You could also spray paint it red if you want a bold letter “C”.
I’m not sure what type of metal the giant letter “C” is made from, but I had to guess, I would say it is light-weight tin.
There is a tag on it from Hobby Lobby with $109 price tag. I believe the ReStore price for the giant letter “C” is $10. Quite a good holiday deal.
Queen Art Pewter Coffee or Tea Server
The below photograph is of a Queen Art Pewter coffee or tea server with a black side wooden handle.
Queen Art Pewter line goes back to Brooklyn, NY. On the bottom of the piece is the wording Hand Made Danish Quality Pewter with a crown logo. In my research, I was not able to figure out the meaning of “Danish Quality”.
It also has a ATC shield on it meaning the company was part of the American Pewter Guild. The ATC marking was on pewter items from 1958 to 1980. From 1980 on the Guild used a paper seal. So, this places the age of this coffee/tea pot from 1958 to 1980.
Brief History of the Queen Art Pewter Company
The Queen Art Pewter company began back in 1930 by Anton Thuerer and Frederich Bauer who were two German pewter makers. Their company went from working out of the kitchen to moving to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
In 1960, John Arcate took over the Queen Art Pewter Company. However, in 2000, the company went out of business since Arcate had to take care of health issues.
The ReStore price tag for this Queen Art Pewter Coffee or Tea server is $25.
If you look closely at the bottom of this item, you will see the ATC marking.
The bottom is slightly bent a bit and coffee/tea server needs cleaning.
ReStore Vintage Roller Skates
Everyone loves the look of these vintage child’s roller skates with yellow wheel hubs.
Vintage roller skates had straps over the shoes, however, it looks like the toe straps are missing from this pair. Skaters, also, had a skate key to adjust the skates.
Before the 1970’s disco era, skating rinks were full skaters. Often the skate key was worn on a string around the neck because if the key was lost, you could not use the skates.
Small Carved Wooden Duck
This small carved wooden duck has a Jack Moyer 1986 stamp on the bottom and is from Kersey, Pennsylvania. The carved duck is priced at only $2 dollars.
It is about the size of my hand, so I don’t believe it was big enough to be any type of hunting duck decoy.
Kersey, PA is a small rural town in Elk’s county known for its hunting, wildlife and scenery.
Behind this wood duck are two larger wooden ducks.
The photograph on the right, shows the markings on the bottom of the duck.
Large Shaker with Aluminum Top
The last item we are blogging about is the below vintage-looking shaker with an aluminum top. A white flower decorates the body of the shaker.
This shaker is much larger than a salt or pepper shaker. I’m thinking perhaps it held sugar, powered sugar, cinnamon sugar or even talcum power.
Closing Notes on the ReStore Vintage Roller Skates Blog
We hope you are inspired to check out more offerings in your local ReStore shop.
ReStore shops are run by the Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization, with a goal to help those in need of housing.
All items shown on today’s blog are available for sale this week in the Reston/Herndon area store.
Resource Sources: Wikipedia, Zoe Maletta with Our Pastimes, and H & H Vintage Ware & Antiques’ online website.
Also, a Big Thank You to Paul for allowing me to blog and take photographs of the Reston/Herndon area store.