Featured not sure husband finds are what he says "antique"

Hi Silver,
I noticed that when the humidity is very high and I do not have the AC on my bannisters used to sweat also. Think it was like an ice pitcher sweats. I guess all of the oils in the wood causes it. I know that my floor boards were all tight in the spring and summer and gaped in the fall and winter.
greg

 

(Greg and Silver going to the store to load up on oak-scented antiperspirant...)

 

Lol, Silver.

As for the sled, at one time these were very popular for display but I think the value has tanked a bit (....perhaps exceptions might be a rare model or something.)

Just was thinking about sled values last week. I was at a large rummage sale and several local dealers were there. For sale were 2 wooden sleds similar to the one in the photo --$10 each. I remember thinking, that there would have been a time when these were snatched up, but no takers. Could be where I live or time of year, but they had little interest at $10.

Metal signs are still popular, but values down somewhat from former years, again, at least where I live. I think the thermometer would find a buyer. The railroad sign has been copied, so be sure it is not a repro.

 

Hi Silver,
Do not need the antiperspirant any more. This house has no steps so no bannisters, no wooden floors. The entire place has been "stoned". Everyone else in this community has wall to wall carpeting. I like my Oriental rugs too much. I have 11 down and 3 in storage. My friends want to start calling me Omar. I had one more but I lent it to a friend it was 14ft by 19ft. Too big for this house but great for Grant's. Unfortunately I no longer have my prized rug. Grant died on a Tuesday I was away and did not find out until Sat that he died. His sister came in from California on Wed and all of the furniture and rugs were gone by Friday. She paid to have everything removed from the house. The woman was so stupid, Grant had many thousands in antiques.
greg

 

Wow, sad story.

I love our oriental rugs. Out of 12 rooms we're down to 1 small one with wall-to-wall.

 

Is mineral oil recommended for all metal signs, such as old street signs? I presume 409/Fantastik kind of cleaners are too harsh.

 

Oh, you wouldn't want to use that on antiques!