Get Ready For Halloween @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Jack-o-lanterns are said to originate from Ireland. Turnips and potatoes were carved into ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles to frighten off “Stingy Jack’s” evil wandering spirit. The legend of Stingy Jack: HatTip! How Jack O’Laterns Originated in Irish Myth “Stingy Jack invited the Devil to…
Happy Birthday to the United States Navy
Vintage #USNavy reference books @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Forged by the Sea Since its earliest days, the U.S. Navy has operated to deter our adversaries and to fight and win in the event deterrence fails. As our adversaries strive to match and outpace the capabilities of our fleet. Our Sailors shape and strengthen our…
Snoopy – Wall Art
Snoop Wall Art available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The character, Snoopy, was inspired by Charles Schulz’s family Dog, Spike. Charles Schulz with his dog Spike. Hat Tip, Schulz Museum Originally, Snoopy’s name was going to be Sniffy; but, there was already a character named Sniffy in another comic strip. Snoopy’s name was given to…
Siecle Horn Spoons – Paris
Siecle Horn Spoons @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The horn spoon was made in 1877 to commemorate the birthday of Dugald MacFarlane. MacFarlane was born in Scotland and a signer of the Goliad Declaration of Independence. The horn spoon is made from heated and pressed cow or sheep horn, thistle and silver sixpence or gold…
Mid Century Brass Deer Pair
Brass Deer Pair available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Deer have long symbolized spiritual significance throughout the world as gentle, wisdom and grace. Deer have been seen as messengers or spirit guides. In the Native American Culture, deer symbolized harmony and peace. In the Celtic Culture, deer symbolized other worldly connections and powerful deities like…
The Golden Age of Bullfighting
Bullfighter Tapestry available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Bullfighting is one of the symbols of Hispanic culture. But it did not start with Spain. Bullfighting was introduced by Greece. The worship and sacrifice of the bull started in the Mesopotamia and Mediterranean region dating as far back as 2000 BC. This was the influence that…
Borden’s Aluminum Richer Malted Milk Container
Vintage Bordens Milk Tin available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Borden Condensed Milk Company, now known as Borden Dairy, is a company with a rich history rooted in the invention of condensed milk. Gail Borden, the company’s founder, patented the process of condensing milk by vacuum in 1856, revolutionizing milk preservation and distribution. Bordon offered…
Hand Carved Granite Turtle
Hand Carved Granite Turtle available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Turtles are amazing! They all are ancient reptiles. I love all the turtles. But the most amazing are sea turtles. Their streamlined shells and large paddle-shaped flippers make them very agile and graceful swimmers. Sea turtles come to the same shores their species and ancestors…
Vintage Army Black Phone
Vintage Army Black Phone from Time’s Tin Cup ! “This we’ll defend!” This was first used as a battle cry by the Continental Army. The Army is a leader. They are there for support in disaster relief efforts, lead the charge for liberation, to creating cutting edge technologies. They Army had a positive global impact….
Tang Dynasty Style Horse
Tang Dynasty Horse available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Tang Dynasty horses are iconic symbols of Chinese art and history, representing power, prosperity, and cultural exchange during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). These figurines were often included in tombs to provide comfort and status to the deceased in the afterlife. The horses were highly valued…