By Douglas R. Kelly A vacation or a business trip, for me, just isn’t complete without at least one visit to a flea market, antiques mall, or junk shop. A little time spent researching an area before traveling can…
By Donald-Brian Johnson Blame it on Hoppy. When the Hopalong Cassidy tin lunchbox hit stores in 1950, bag lunches faced a formidable competitor. Now, those tasty peanut butter and jelly sandwiches could be packed securely in a container…
By Judy Gonyeau, managing editor In the early 1800s, tin peddlers were out and about selling their wares to the westward-leading people of the United States. Soon after, the tin peddler’s role became much more than selling tin; they recycled…
Photos by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Meet Richard Eckert, Interpreter, Tin Shop, at Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. OSV’s Tin Shop is a reconstructed early 1800s shed brought to the Village in 1985. Inside this small, dimly-lit…
by William Lipovsky, First Quarter Finance, firstquarterfinance.com Pewter is a metal alloy of tin and lead, but it’s mostly composed of tin. Tin prices generally fluctuate between $7 and $11 per pound. When selling for scrap, you can expect to…
