Iamsonotcool – T – Rex Earrings @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The Tyrannosaurus Rex; also known as, Tyrant Lizard King, was a 40 foot long predator that roamed the forested valley’s of Western North America. The Tyrannosaurus Rex existed during the Cretaceous period. This animal is said to have gone extinct after a giant asteroid…

Samhain is the origin of today’s Halloween. It was the Celtic New Year, celebrated from October 31 to November 1. It signified the end of summer and the end of the harvest season. It also marks “the dark half of the year.” Celebrants believed that the barriers between the physical world and the spirit world…

Maria Helena – Portuguese Doll @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Portugal is in the most western part of Europe. They were the world’s first maritime power. Their biggest claim to fame is their explorer, Ferdinand Magellan being the first to sail around the earth. Hat Tip History of Portugal They are a country with the…

During the 17th century, the bow rocker were invented and brought us the rocking horse. The purpose of the Rocking Horse is said to develop a child’s leg mobility in preparation for horse back riding. Some of these rocking horses survive today and are on display in museums or private collections. This rocking horse is…

Vintage 1851 Telechron Clock Art Deco @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The Telechron Clock had two movements; one driven by a motor connected to the electrical current from the power grid and the other from a spring and pendulum. The pendulum was adjusted twice a day in accordance with time signals received over the radio….

Jack O Lantern Salt and Pepper available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The origins of the Jack o Lantern comes from an Irish Legend of ‘Stingy Jack’. Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn’t want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the…

Deep South Pickle Jar @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Creative ways to Repurpose Glass Jars Wall Sconces ! Decorative Supply Holders Tea Lights and Votives

Antique Lidded Stoneware Crock @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Stoneware crocks are very sought after. They once were needed to store perishable foods. Still are used for this purposed; but now many like to decorate their homes with them. They are used for planters, flowers, holding kitchen utensils and artists brushes. An easy to make…

Antique Sterling Baby Rattle available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Baby rattles were believed to have a calming effect on babies, and they were often used to help soothe fussy infants. In some cultures, rattles were also believed to have protective powers and were used to ward off evil spirits. Paul Revere is best known…

Meet Felix, Time’s Tin Cup‘s Newest Mascot ! Goebel (Felix) Cat with Ball Felix in Latin means happy. It’s commonly believed that the superstitions about cats were started in Egypt and most of the superstitions were about black cats. In many other cultures; people believed superstitions about black cats. The most commonly spread superstition about…