LaRue Estate Auction
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Secret Message in Lincoln Watch Found
For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true. A watchmaker used tiny tools to carefully pry open the antique watch at the National Museum of American History, and a descendant of the engraver read aloud the message from
Finding your primitive style, collecting primitive antiques
Collecting and selling primitive home decor and collectibles. I currently sell very few of my primitive finds because I've just started collecting myself. My intention was to do both but, It's not always easy to find great primitive items. I recently sold a primitive tool chest that I absolutely loved though. Tell me about your primitive finds!
Watch Winding Tools
Do you have a fancy for those old and mechanical watches? Yes, many of us still love to wear mechanical watches because the unique and antique look they provide. These watches are also preferred because they have simple tick-tock machinery and do not require the use of batteries, which we are all aware contribute a lot to polluting the environment.