Cool Stuff

Helium Balloons

 Gliding soundlessly and effortlessly, as if in a world of there own, helium balloons have fired imaginations and appealed to a sense of romanticism. From as early as 1783 balloons have traveled the skies, often in unintended directions, but that was part of the adventure and appeal as well. Fun and decorative, the largest of my mini-collection will travel the ceilings of the home, decorating the living room, den or child’s nursery. The smallest ones with their multicolored striped spheres will gracefully float between the branches of a Christmas tree, or decorate a window. The balloon is made of the same material as a globe is made of. These don’t actually float. They hang from a hook. No need to inflate. All three sizes come in three different colors. Red, blue and orange. Please specify the colors you want when checking out your order.

Pictured left and right is the largest with a balloon size of 12” and an over all size of 22”. Available in red, rainbow, blue, green and orange.

 Item HB22......Price $68.00 + S&H.

Please specify color when ordering.

HB22

Pictured right is the mid size with a balloon size of  7” and the overall size of 11.75”. Available in red, rainbow, blue, green and orange.

 Item HB12....Price $30.00 + S&H.

       Please specify color when ordering.

HB12

Weather Glasses

These 17th century barometers continue to fascinate. Because of its interesting story? Or its delicate and elegant accent to your home. They make welcome additions to my line of antique instruments. A low water level in the spout indicates high pressure and predicts fair weather. The water rises in the spout (and may spill over) when pressure falls and severe weather is predicted.


WG012

At left is a classic weather glass with anchor bracket. 13.75” x 8.75”.

 Item WG012.............Price $50.00+ S&H.

WG012
WG011

The elegant Georgian style wooden wall plaque handsomely offsets the weather glass. A solid hand turned brass hook and handcrafted brass drop catcher with explanatory legend completes this beautiful and functional wall accessory.

Item #WG011 16.5”.............$70.00 + S&H.

WG011

Table Top Weather Glass

  Its walnut wood stand features hand-turned brass feet. A hand blown teardrop shaped weather glass is suspended from an elegant brass arch. Its design is reminiscent of 18th century scientific instrument from the private collection of King George III.

Item #WG015 13”.......$85.00 + S&H.

WG015
WG015
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