by Cabinet of Curiosities | Jan 23, 2013 | Archive
Since first introduced some 600 years ago, Witch Balls have had a number of names including: Fairy Orbs, Pond Balls, Spirit Balls, Friendship Balls, Good Luck Balls, Globes of Happiness, Gazing Balls, and Butler Globes. What exactly is a Witch Ball you ask? Â See the...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Jan 22, 2013 | Blog
If you’re anything like us, the type of antique collectors and hunters who revel in the thrill of the hunt and live for the rush of finding that super rare item, than no doubt you’ll relate to the following scenario: So…. you’re heading out on a pick or to the latest...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Jan 22, 2013 | Archive
As lovers of all things antiques we know it’s a big world out there and we just love collecting odd and unusual pieces from all over the planet. Having said that, as a modest shop in Dundas, Ontario we admittedly have a special place in our hearts for all items Dundas...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Jan 17, 2013 | Archive
The well-known Lizzy Borden poem goes as follows: Elizabeth Borden took an axe And gave her Mother forty wacks And when the job was nicely done She gave her Father forty-one Close your door Lock and latch it Cause here comes Lizzie With her hatchet....
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Jan 16, 2013 | Archive
When we stumbled upon this great collection of The L.A.W. Bulletin cycling magazines we could hardly believe our eyes. The condition? To die for! Admittedly that may be a tad extreme but these magazines are in lovely condition. The Journal, devoted to the interest of...