I love old things, which is a trait I inherited from my father. A few years ago, he took me on my first antique field trip in Hudson, NY. This up and coming town has over 65 antique stores on one little block. The day I went with him I purchased this:
a stamp holder dispenser and letter scale, circa early 1900’s
A few weeks ago my dad, Sam and I wondered into JGA Antiques & Collectibles in Valatie, NY, and Sam bought an old Mini Swiss clock. I didn’t buy anything, but I was very captured by the antique jewelery, especially the rings. [Sam's brother recently proposed to his girlfriend, Jenna with a ring he found at an estate sale.]
Over the past couple of years, Sam has been collecting old clocks, but his new fetish is antique watches. My dad easily persuaded Sam, my mom and I to go antique shopping in Hudson last Saturday. Although neither of us bought an antique, Sam bought an hour glass with black diamond dust from Lounge.
a few of Sam’s ticking collections
Today, Sam and I went to New Scotland Antiques on Western Ave. You might say that I had to sift through some dust, but this is what I found:
The interesting gentleman behind the counter said the ring was probably 125 years old, making it roughly around 1884. Although the picture doesn’t do my precious treasure justice, the ring is 14 carat gold, adorned with purple mood stones down the center and pearl seeds on either side and detailing on the band.
