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Statue – Winged Victory
Flying over the Earth to spread the news of victory, a goddess messenger of Samothrace! A monument that celebrates naval victory. The Winged Victory of Samothrace; also known as the Nike of Samothrace, is theorized to have been celebrating naval victory since the 2nd century BC Samothrace was known for its Sanctuary of the Great…
Brass and Resin Magnifying Glass
The precursor to the magnifying glass was the reading stone. Used by scholars, teachers and leaders, the reading stones were polished rocks of crystal, clear minerals or glass that would be used as a lens to magnify writings or markings. Once glass blowers refined their glass making art and frames were made to hold the…
Poppy Necklace, Beauty and Significance
The poppy flowers are used for Military Remembrances. World War 1 had a great human toll of approximately 8.5 million soldiers. The Germans unleashed lethal chlorine gas for the first time during the Second Battle of Ypres. A Canadian Soldier, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, brigade surgeon tended to the wounded in that battle and was…
Adorable Trinket Box with “Three Little Birds”!!!
This adorable little trinket bird bath makes me think of Bob Marley‘s greatest song, “Three Little Birds”. What a wonderful way to remind yourself in stressful times that everything is gonna be alright! Three Little Birds is one of Bob Marley‘s most popular songs. It was first released in 1977 on his Exodus album. Sit…
A Look Back At Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II
On this solemn day, let’s honor Her Royal Highness with a look back at her proclamation. Queen Elizabeth II, aka Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the…
From Prized Cattle to Cherished Serenity
The Family of Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen have left Morris County with a legacy of cherished gems. Peter H.B. Frelinghuysen, grandfather of Congressman Frelinghuysen, bought farm property back in 1914. This farm consisted both of Dairy Cattle and Greenhouses. Whippany River Farm produced the finest herds of Jersey dairy cattle in the U.S.A. The Dairy Cattle…
THANK YOU for Supporting Time’s Tin Cup for the #MorrisCty Readers Choice 2022
#MorrisCty Readers Choice 2022 ! Votes Time’s Tin Cup #1 in #MorrisCty for your #LoveYourLocal! #Boonton‘s own @ttcvintage of @BootonMainStreet has been voted #1 in #MorrisCty Morris|Essex Health & Life Readers Choice of 2022 list! @ttcvintage thanks to all of it’s community members! Time’s Tin Cup is committed to being an active empowering community member…
Historic Snapshot as Art – The Globe
Vintage maps are decorative art. The antique world globe is the perfect accessory to the den or office where map art is embraced. Mapmaking dates back to the 1400s. World globes were not produced in significant numbers until the 1600s. It is fascinating to see how the political boundaries, names of countries and boundaries have…
The Mystical Fairy Garden
When the night is young, bright lights appear in gardens and dance among the flowers. These lights are known in legends as fairies. According to legends, fairies possess the power to bring health, happiness and spiritual blessings and make your garden grow! Fairies will dance among the flowers and protect your garden while you sleep….