I got the most incredible item in my Christmas stocking (I was good most of the year). Rustoleum, which we have all respected as a rust inhibitor, has now put out a product that simulates rust on iron or steel. It’s a two part process and everything you need is included in this little kit. Can you  believe it? Rustoleum creating simulated rust!!! I’ll never buy their products again. Incidentally, their fake rust can easily be seen as it is a uniform brown color, much the same as some of the “rusted” items coming from the Orient.  To avoid problems, deal with someone you trust. I will be glad to look at your items to help identify their validity, free of charge.   Incidentally, I have found several J. Chein toys from the thirties and forties. Not cheap, but well worthwhile.  Stop by.

The Christmas season is finally over. I hope you had as good a time as I did with my family. It was 77 degrees here in McClellanville today and our thoughts are turning to Spring. But, we all know that we first have to get through January and February. The shop was sold out of many items that we usually always have. It’s time for me to hit the road again in the old Chevy pickup.

We do have some outstanding McCoy pottery pieces left, one Hamilton Beach milkshake maker, and, as always, about 10 scales. Baby and kitchen scales are in demand now and we have several of them, along with many candy store scales. Many very neat signs from the past; some lit and with a clock mechanism, and some porcelain signs from various companies. I’ll be glad to ship anything. Drop a note or call me for any specific items you’re interested in. Whatever, try to stop by McClellanville before the developers; as I’ve said before, you’ll never quite be the same after visiting this little village. God bless America.