Monthly Archive for April, 2010

March 2010 Gibson Pewter Raffle Winner

Watering Can Earrings Joan Ebersold, a long-time customer, is our March raffle winner. I’ll be sending her a pair of our Maple Leaf Earrings to sweeten her day.

Each month, we select a winner of our monthly Gibson Pewter product.  It’s the perfect time to get out in our gardens to dig and plant seeds, so we’re featuring our Watering Can Earrings in April.

Anyone who registers in the box in the left-hand corner of the website receives periodic updates about our new products and promotions, and those names are among those we select from each month.

Impressed By New Hampshire’s Natural Beauty

My friend, and New Hampshire Furniture Master member, Bill Thomas of Williams Thomas Custom Furniture, found a new piece of white oak and turned a beautiful new chuck for my Wood Grain Nut Bowl.

Woodgrain Nut Bowl

I had no idea how hard it was to find a good, dry piece of white oak in these parts. The end result is great and the grain pattern inside the pewter bowl is super! Pick one out for yourself, or give it as a truly unique gift item at a very reasonable price.

Shop News for April 2010

Events & Announcements

April 2010 Early American LifeI am thrilled to have my work grace the pages of Early American Life Magazine this month. The April edition just hit the newsstands. “Early Personal Lighting” features my Tavern/Sparking Lamp and my R. Gleason Chamberstick.

April is shaping up to be a busy month and I’m looking forward to a visit from a local Model T Ford group here mid morning on Saturday, April 24. If you like old cars, come check it out and… don’t forget your camera.

New Piece on Antique Pewter Page

I’ve added a great antique piece to the antiques page this month. It’s an 18th century marked American sundial. These are hard to find and this one is in fine overall condition. Check it out! And stay tuned, I’m posting more antique pieces from this point forward.

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Impressed by New Hampshire’s Beauty

My friend, and New Hampshire Furniture Master member, Bill Thomas of Williams Thomas Custom Furniture, found a new piece of white oak and turned a beautiful new chuck for my Wood Grain Nut Bowl. I had no idea how hard it was to find a good, dry piece of white oak in these parts.

The end result is great and the grain pattern inside the pewter bowl is super! Pick one out for yourself, or give it as a truly unique gift item at a very reasonable price.

Monthly Raffle Winner

Joan Ebersold, a long-time customer, is our March raffle winner. I’ll be sending her a pair of our Maple Leaf Earrings to sweeten her day.

Each month, we select a winner of our monthly Gibson Pewter product. It’s the perfect time to get out in our gardens to dig and plant seeds, so we’re featuring our Watering Can Earrings in April.

Anyone who registers in the box in the left-hand corner of the website receives periodic updates about our new products and promotions, and those names are among those we select from each month.

Early Personal Lighting in Early American Life Magazine

Early American Life magazine - April 2010 I am thrilled to have my work grace the pages of Early American Life Magazine this month. The April edition just hit the newsstands. “Early Personal Lighting” features my Tavern/Sparking Lamp and my R. Gleason Chamberstick.

The opening blurb from the article reads: “In the dark, portable lighting devices served rural settlers tending livestock, urban dwellers traversing rutted streets, and anyone needing to find ‘the necessary.’”

Check out Early American Life’s Directory of Traditional American Crafts.

An American Sundial

18th Century American Sundial




width: 4 1/2″

Price: SOLD

Product code: an003

click images to see larger view

This marked American sundial dates to the second half of the 18th century. The initials “I.I” are cast, not stamped on the surface. The actual maker has yet to be identified, but the piece was probably made in New England.

The three holes allow the sundial to be fastened to a window sill, or an outside post. This hard to find sundial is in fine overall condition.

Sundial detail