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.