$$ SOLD! $$ RARE! Antique Wind-up Typing Dog – Poodle the Doodle! Japan @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The earliest mechanical toys were typically made for affluent European aristocrats. They were widely popularized after Jacques de Vaucanson’s human automatons were publicly exhibited in Paris in 1738. By the 19th century, increasingly affordable versions of these…

Vintage Gold Tone Valet Auto-Strop Razor @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The Valet Auto-Strop Razor is a vintage, manual shaving instrument that was first introduced in the early 20th Century by the American Safety Razor Company, now known as Edgewell Custom Brands. This razor had a unique design that would sharpen the blade as it…

Atlantic City Steel Pier Company #NewJersey Proud of a Great History! @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The Atlantic City Steel Pier was built in 1898. This pier has been the cutting edge of entertainment. This pier has had a phenomenal venue of sharpshooters, diving horses, Annie Oakley, Frank Sinatra and even the Beatles. The board…

Vintage Singer & Sons Seltzer Bottle available @ Time’s Tin Cup 1790, the concept of an “aerosol” was introduced in France, with self-pressurized carbonated beverages. The modern siphon was created in 1829, when two Frenchmen patented a hollow corkscrew which could be inserted into a soda bottle with a valve which allowed a portion of…

Ask Laurel to see this piece live on a Facebook broadcast ! The Jack-In-The-Box is from a folklore. In the 14th Century, rector Sir John Schorne of Buckinghamshire cast the devil into a boot to protect the village of North Marston, Buckinghamshire. Sir John Schorne was revered as a saint (although he was never officially…

Familiar with Ward Baking Company? Yeah you are! Vintage Fruit Cake Tin from Times Tin Cup ! Ward Baking Company was one of the founded companies that brought us Hostess and Wonder. Ward Baking Company in New York City was founded. In 1921 the company formed United Bakeries. It was renamed Continental Baking in 1925….

Vintage Straw Boat Hat @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The Straw Boat Hat; also known as, a Sennet Hat was used by the British Royal Navy during the summer months. The straw hats provided some relief to winds and water on long voyages. Many gondoliers still wear versions of these straw boat hats. Over time,…

Repurpose bottles for creative fun! Lots of vintage choices @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Reusing empty bottles and jars is resourceful and fun! Buy a pump to make a vintage jar a soap dispenser. Make a unique wine bottle a bird feeder. Create candles and holiday decorations with glass bottles for one of a kind…

Rare Antique Mettlach 1323 Stein available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Mettlach, Germany, is the city where the Villeroy & Boch factory is located. Steins from the firm are marked with the word Mettlach or the castle mark They date from about 1842. Styles of Mettlach steins include relief “tree trunk” style, etched, relief, cameo,…