History

So I thought for my final post I would talk about some of the history of this building that I just recently found out.

When this building was originally built back in 1952. It was Saunder's Auto Parts. The man who built this building was Pete Saunder.

 

 

Than in 1977, it was turned into Butcher's Used Tractors and the large fencing was put up all around the property.



Than in about 2000 the building was taken over and turned into an antique store. Since than it has been owned by three different people. In June of 2012 my parents purchased the store and we have been making big changes.

After we took over the store we were told that there is a ghost that haunts the building. Well after talking to Pete Saunder's son we believe the ghost to be of Pete. We actually have not seen him yet but have had a few things moved around.

In three weeks there is a large antique show in Breckenridge. This is the 22nd Annual Promise of Spring Antique & Folk Art Show at Breckenridge Elementary. Everyone should check it out than come visit our store. We are one mile east of town. Some of our vendors will be here ready to help you!

 

 

Also we will be closed Easter Sunday!

New stuff at the store!

So here are a few things that are going on at the store...

First is our website. Currently the online shopping is under construction, hopefully will be working soon, but go check it out!

www.raycraftantiques.com

Next is SALES!!! I know everyone loves a good sale. Right now a few of our dealers have their booths at 50% off!!! Great finds at great prices! Also most of R & R Antique owned items are 30% off.

Lastly is our frequent shopper card. If you come to our store and purchase items 10 different times the 11th time you will receive a discount on any R & R Antique owned item!!!

Singer

Here is a beautiful new addition to our store, a Singer Sewing Machine...

 

 

This one is called the Sphinx Singer Sewer. It was produced between 1900-1909.

Perfume Bottles

This week I'm going to talk about one of my favorite items in our store; Perfume Bottles. I have a special attachment to these because they were my grandmothers, and yes we are selling them.

For about 22 years my grandparents lived in Saudi Arabia where my grandfather worked for the king. While there my grandmother’s favorite thing to do was shop. A favorite shop of hers was a perfume store. In Saudi Arabia buying perfume is a little different than here in the United States. Within these little shops where large bottles of perfume, where you would pick out a bottle that you liked and the store owner would than mix senses to your liking.

My grandmother’s favorite bottles were ones that were mouth blown and hand painted. Here is just a small amount of the perfume bottles that my grandmother had.

Fun Fact

Did you know that you can tell how old a Zippo lighter is based on how many markings are on the bottom?

It's true... On the bottom of Zippo lighters are markings, either slashes, numbers or dots. More markings or a higher number indicates the lighter is older which in turn is worth more.

This one for example is from 1969.

Our Store...

This blog isn't the average blog. Here I will be talking all about my parents antique store and the different things I learn along the way.

Today I'm going to just give you a little history on us and our store. Our store is R & R Antiques and we are located in Wheeler, MI. The store is ran by my parents(Roger and Liz) along with myself. We are originally from Farwell, MI. My parents just purchased the store back in June and ever since then we have been making a lot of changes. Just trying to make it our own, and figure out what works for us. We currently have about 24 different venders with a variety of different items.

Some of the main items we sell:
Coins
Guns
Lanterns and parts to make lanterns(oil or electric)
Primitive
Military posters
Collectibles
Glassware(depression and milk)
Furniture
And much much more...

If you ever want to come check us out our address is 8057 E. Monroe Rd., Wheeler, MI 48662.
We are open Wednesday - Sunday 10-5.