A place to show off your family's treasures from the past
Have you ever cleaned out your attic and found objects from the past that are - well, you just don't know what they are? Or perhaps you've been hanging on to an old family heirloom for years, and now you're wondering if you're sitting on a fortune. And what's the story behind your family's personal treasures? Submit photos of your antiques and heirlooms and, with the help of experts and our readers, we'll get digging to find as much information about them as we can.
Antique Room
This jug was given to my great-great grandmother Henstridge (Annie & George) as a wedding gift in 1909. I am Annie's namesake (Justine Annie) and I cherish this keepsake. I was also given her wedding ring from her 1909 marriage to my great-great grandfather and used it on my wedding day in 2006. It was an honour indeed.
Another of my cherished antiques - each piece has a story to tell. This is the oil lamp that my grandfather used when he was 'courting' my grandmother in the early 1950's. He used this as his guide when he brought her ... click to read moreAnother of my cherished antiques - each piece has a story to tell. This is the oil lamp that my grandfather used when he was 'courting' my grandmother in the early 1950's. He used this as his guide when he brought her home in Triton Harbour (now Triton) and had to walk back to his home in Jim's Cove. On December 3, 2012 they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. It was this lamp that made their 'courting' days possible. ... Hide full submission
I love antiques and have converted our attached garage into an antique room (and attached library). These are a few samples of my antiques. The photo on the wall is of William Vincent, the founding father of Vincent's Point, NL (now resettled ... click to read moreI love antiques and have converted our attached garage into an antique room (and attached library). These are a few samples of my antiques. The photo on the wall is of William Vincent, the founding father of Vincent's Point, NL (now resettled to Triton). He is my great-great-great grandfather. The tool on the wall was used by loggers at Tommy's arm (near Robert's Arm, NL), the books belonged mostly to my great-grandfather. I cherish this room and the heritage it contains. ... Hide full submission
Wireless/telegraph training set, built in 1938 by my father, Chesley Hoskins, postmaster and wireless/telegraph operator at Badger's Quay. He taught Morse code to several young men in the area, some of whom enlisted in the armed forces during World War II. One could switch from landline sounder to wireless signal using headphones.
Fred Hoskins Gander, NL
(3 rating, 2 votes)
Some People Have a Real Axe to Grind
Approximately 100 years old. Grinding stone my grandfather used to sharpen axes. It was passed on to my father and is now in my possession.
Jim Leyden Port Blandford, NL
(4.33 rating, 6 votes)
Old Birdhouses
When an 82-year-old man was selling his home in Enterprise, ON (built in 1825), I went to his yard sale to view the contents up for sale. He sold me these two birdhouses for $5 total. He said the one on the ... click to read moreWhen an 82-year-old man was selling his home in Enterprise, ON (built in 1825), I went to his yard sale to view the contents up for sale. He sold me these two birdhouses for $5 total. He said the one on the left was made in 1830 on Fogo Island and the other one was made in 1876 in New Brunswick. His grandfather travelled a lot, & this is how he came to own these pieces. I took them to "The Antiques Roadshow" & an appraiser told me a collector might pay $250-$500 each for them. ... Hide full submission
