About Collecting Memories - Antiques & Collectibles

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WELCOME TO COLLECTING MEMORIES!

Please visit my shop to create treasured memories for family & friends with special mementos of times-gone-by



Antiques & Collectibles - Fine porcelain, china, decorative tins, postcards, perfume bottles, glass & more...


Fine porcelain, china, and pottery: (Nippon, Occupied Japan, RS Prussia- & RS Germany-related, Haviland, Limoges, MZ Austria, Dresden, Rosenthal, Staffordshire wares - Masons, Spode, Coalport, Alcock, Aynsley, etc.); decorative tin containers, bowls and trays: (Daher, Canco, Artstyle, Huntley & Palmers, Horners, Rileys, etc.); vintage vanity & glass items: (I. Rice, Waltersperger, Imperial Glass, Westmoreland, etc.);
antique and vintage postcards, tradecards & valentines: (Tuck, Winsch, PFB, International Art, etc.).


Only items which I love! Evoking themes of flowers (especially violets and roses!), chocolate, tea, coffee and idyllic landscapes.






For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to objects which were used (and loved) by earlier generations. So, it's not surprising that I ended up training as an archaeologist. After years spent studying artifacts of the ancient Mediterranean, I received a beautiful Masons Belvedere prunus jar from my mother and thus began my journey into the world of 18th-20th century porcelain, china and pottery. I believe that in our busy and sometimes stressful lives, it is important to take the time to remember and appreciate traditions and treasures of past generations and to make the time to collect special memories (and traditions) of our own.

Collecting Memories is a bit like having my own, ever-changing museum! So here you are...beautiful items at reasonable prices. Enjoy browsing in my shop and exploring my links into the history and traditions of earlier periods. I add new items to my shop regularly and am constantly on the lookout for interesting web sites, so please check my shop and "My Favorite Links" often. And please email me with any questions or advice! Thanks for visiting my shop and please stop by again when you're traveling through Ruby Lane...

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Basic terms: for purchase totals between $100-$499, I accept a 25% deposit. Then a maximum of 3 equal payments over a three-month period for the balance. For purchase totals over $500, a 25% deposit and a maximum of 6 equal payments over a sixth month period. If a payment is late, there is a $10 late fee. If the sale is canceled at some point, all monies will be refunded minus a restocking fee of 10% (of the purchase price).




** Antique & Vintage Postcards, Tradecards & Valentines **


Discounts on postcard, tradecard, and other paper ephemera purchases. Terms do not apply during storewide sales and special promotions.

Free First Class Shipping to U.S. locations on multiple item paper/postcard orders or paper/postcard orders over $25. Please ask about shipping discounts to other locations.

There is a 10% discount off the listed price for all postcard orders from $75 to $150; for orders over $150 there is a 15% discount. Any 'groupings' of cards which I have listed as a single item, will count as 1 card.

Thanks for taking time to browse through my shop!




May you be blessed and find moments of peace and joy each day