{"title":"The Linen \u0026 The Land","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA gathered chapter of linen and land - where old pieces carry the feeling of home, heritage, open fields, and the quiet beauty of a life rooted in place.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"february-1943-farm-journal-and-farmer-s-wife-wartime-farm-magazine","title":"February 1943 Farm Journal and Farmer’s Wife Wartime Farm Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage February 1943 issue of Farm Journal and Farmer’s Wife, a wartime American farm magazine published during the World War II home front years. This issue features agricultural articles, farm life columns, illustrated advertisements, and period graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarm magazines like this belonged to everyday rural life, read in kitchens, barns, porches, and farmhouses when families were balancing seasonal work, home production, wartime shortages, and patriotic duty. The February 1943 date places this issue directly within the WWII era, when American households were encouraged to support the war effort through savings stamps, war bonds, food production, and careful use of resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it works beautifully as a piece of Americana or Patriotic decoration, styled open on a table, layered with old books, framed pages, primitive country pieces, farmhouse displays, or used as a period reference for WWII home front and rural American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Publication:\u003c\/em\u003e Farm Journal and Farmer’s Wife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Date:\u003c\/em\u003e February 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Original price:\u003c\/em\u003e 5 cents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size: \u003c\/em\u003e11.5” tall x 8.375” wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Notable detail:\u003c\/em\u003e Cover includes a “Buy War Bonds and Stamps” notice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage, WWII era, 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn vintage condition. The cover is torn and detached, with age toning, creasing, edge wear, small tears, and handling wear throughout. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228563914923,"sku":"LIB-001","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/february-1943-farm-journal-farmers-wife-wartime-magazine-cover.jpg?v=1781364593"},{"product_id":"vintage-signed-eichhorn-1970-original-watercolor-red-barn-landscape","title":"Vintage Signed Eichhorn 1970 Original Watercolor Red Barn Landscape","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage signed watercolor landscape, dated 1970 and framed under glass with a gilded wood frame. This piece features a red barn set against a soft country landscape, with muted hills, a tree line, and warm washes of color that give it a quiet farmhouse feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting appears to be an original watercolor rather than a print, with visible variation in the washes and pigment. It is signed in the lower right, appears to read Eichhorn, and is dated 1970. The subject has a wonderful primitive country and Americana feeling, especially with the red barn and simple rural landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, it works beautifully styled in a farmhouse kitchen, entryway, bedroom, hallway, gallery wall, or layered with primitive country, Americana, ironstone, baskets, quilts, or old books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Signature:\u003c\/em\u003e Signed lower right, appears to read Eichhorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Medium:\u003c\/em\u003e Watercolor on paper, framed under glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 17.25” wide x 13.25” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Frame:\u003c\/em\u003e Gold-toned decorative frame with matted presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Hanging:\u003c\/em\u003e Ready to hang with wire on back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Date:\u003c\/em\u003e 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage, 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age and wear consistent with use. Frame has minor surface wear, and the backing shows age. There is a tiny amount of moisture evidence across the base of the mat, but it is not very noticeable when displayed. Ready to hang. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228603859115,"sku":"ART-015","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-signed-eichhorn-1970-watercolor-red-barn-landscape.jpg?v=1781366315"},{"product_id":"vintage-mounted-steer-horn-wall-rack-with-leather-wrap","title":"Vintage Mounted Steer Horn Wall Rack with Leather Wrap","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage mounted steer horn wall rack with a rustic leather-wrapped center, wood mount, metal pins, and a lower horn hook detail. This piece has a strong Western ranch, primitive country, and Americana feeling, with natural horn color, aged surface texture, and wonderful decorative presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnexpected pieces like this can really make a room come alive because they add a rustic, fun, down-to-earth element that you cannot quite accomplish with softer decorative pieces alone. Horn has a long history in antique furniture and decorative objects, so this piece still feels very much at home in a collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally, I love sourcing pieces like this because they bring that rustic element into a room and make it more interesting, especially when mixed with refined pieces, old books, ironstone, framed art, textiles, or polished antiques. That mix of rugged and refined is what makes a collected home feel layered and alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/em\u003e Unknown, likely American Western or ranch-style decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/em\u003e Natural horn, wood mount, leather or leather-like wrap, metal pins and hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003eSize:\u003c\/em\u003e 23.5” wide x 7.75” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Details:\u003c\/em\u003e Mounted steer horn form with wrapped center and lower hook detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Hardware:\u003c\/em\u003e Rustic metal pins and hardware with aged oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Display:\u003c\/em\u003e Intended for wall display or decorative use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage, likely mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood rustic vintage condition with age and wear throughout. There are several areas of natural surface erosion, chipping, pitting, discoloration, and wear to the horn, along with age to the wrap, wood mount, and metal hardware. Metal pins show oxidation and rustic wear. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228634857643,"sku":"OBJ-009","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-steer-horn-wall-rack-wood-mount-hook-detail.jpg?v=1781367410"},{"product_id":"french-turned-wood-five-peg-coat-rack","title":"French Turned Wood Five-Peg Coat Rack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA French turned wood five-peg coat rack, sourced in Paris, with a warm honeyed finish, rounded ball pegs, and wonderful old surface wear. This piece has the kind of rustic, authentic character that brings immediate warmth to a wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld wooden peg racks like this are very popular in interior design because of their rustic appeal and practical beauty. They add texture, age, and function without feeling overly decorative. This one would be beautiful in an entryway for coats and hats, in a kitchen or pantry for market bags and shopping bags, in a laundry room, bathroom, mudroom, or anywhere a little useful old-world charm is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible nail marks, old construction details, and aged surface give the piece a wonderfully authentic feel, making it just as decorative as it is functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e France, sourced in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material: \u003c\/em\u003eTurned wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size: \u003c\/em\u003e24.25” wide x 2” tall back panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Pegs:\u003c\/em\u003e Five turned wood pegs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Peg spacing:\u003c\/em\u003e Approximately 5.25” apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Hanging:\u003c\/em\u003e Original back hanger is broken; a new hanging hook will be added before shipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage, likely early-to-mid 20th century, circa 1930s-1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age and wear throughout. Surface wear, finish loss, old nail marks, visible construction details, and rustic patina are present throughout. There are nail holes visible from the front where the back hardware was attached, adding to the character and authenticity of the piece. Original back hanger is broken, and a new hanging hook will be added before shipment. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228665495723,"sku":"OBJ-010","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/french-turned-wood-five-peg-coat-rack.jpg?v=1781368597"},{"product_id":"vintage-tin-lined-copper-fruit-basket-wall-mold","title":"Vintage Tin-Lined Copper Fruit Basket Wall Mold","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage tin-lined copper fruit basket wall mold with a raised basket of fruit design, oval form, warm copper patina, and original hanging ring. This is a heavier, more substantial mold with tin lining visible on the interior, giving it a much richer feel than lightweight copper-tone decorative molds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper molds like this are very popular in interior design because they bring warmth, patina, and old kitchen character to a wall. The fruit basket relief gives this piece a classic collected kitchen feeling, beautiful for a French country kitchen, farmhouse pantry, open shelving, or layered into a wall of copper molds and antique kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aged copper surface, verdigris, and wear give it wonderful decorative character. It is best used as wall decor rather than for food use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e Material: \u003c\/em\u003eCopper with tin-lined interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 7” tall x 8.5” wide x 1.5” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Design:\u003c\/em\u003e Raised fruit basket motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Hanging: \u003c\/em\u003eOriginal hanging ring at top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Display:\u003c\/em\u003e Intended for wall display or decorative kitchen use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age:\u003c\/em\u003e Vintage, likely mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age and wear throughout. The copper surface has patina, oxidation, verdigris, discoloration, and surface wear, all adding to the character of the piece. Interior shows tin lining and age-related wear. Best used for decorative display. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228676866219,"sku":"MET-006","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-tin-lined-copper-fruit-basket-wall-mold.jpg?v=1781369372"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-metal-chicken-chocolate-mold","title":"Vintage French Metal Chicken Chocolate Mold","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage French metal chicken chocolate mold, sourced in Paris, with a charming two-part figural form, raised feather details, and a small stamped number on the side bar. This piece has wonderful shine, sculptural shape, and the kind of collected kitchen character that makes it feel both playful and elevated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench chocolate molds like this are loved because they bring texture, reflection, and old culinary charm into a space. This one would be beautiful in a French kitchen, pantry, open cabinet, Easter display, farmhouse collection, or layered among other antique and vintage kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be especially striking placed beside something matte, such as old wood, stoneware, ironstone, linen, or a worn painted surface, where the contrast between shine and softness gives the display more depth and interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e France, sourced in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material: \u003c\/em\u003eMetal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Form:\u003c\/em\u003e Two-part chicken or hen chocolate mold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size: \u003c\/em\u003e7” long x 4” tall x 2.75” deep at base when together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Details: \u003c\/em\u003eRaised feather, face, comb, and body detail with side bar closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Display: \u003c\/em\u003eBeautiful for cabinet styling, French kitchen decor, Easter collections, farmhouse displays, and collected culinary decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage, likely mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age and wear consistent with use. There is one small rust spot near the base, but it does not go through the metal. Surface wear, light marks, and patina are present throughout. Best used for decorative display. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228678570155,"sku":"MET-007","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-french-metal-chicken-chocolate-mold.jpg?v=1781370426"},{"product_id":"vintage-framed-boy-silhouette-portrait","title":"Vintage Framed Boy Silhouette Portrait","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage framed boy silhouette portrait with a hand-cut mat, pen-and-ink border detail, painted black frame, and wonderful warm brown tones. The young boy is shown in profile, with charming little sprigs of hair and a crisp collar that gives the piece a classic schoolboy or sailor-collar feeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilhouette portraits like this have become very collectible again, especially for gallery walls, staircases, children’s rooms, studies, and layered collected interiors. This one has especially good character, with the soft aged paper, hand-drawn border, dark profile, and worn black frame all working together beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame has visible handling wear, with warm undertones showing through the painted black surface. It is difficult to tell whether the underlayer is earlier gilding or simply the wood and older finish showing through, but the wear gives the frame a beautiful lived-in quality and makes the piece feel authentic and storied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Medium:\u003c\/em\u003e Silhouette portrait with hand-cut mat and pen-and-ink border detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e Size: \u003c\/em\u003e8.75” tall x 6.75” wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Frame: \u003c\/em\u003ePainted black frame with handling wear and warm undertones showing through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Hanging: \u003c\/em\u003ePaper-backed and ready to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age:\u003c\/em\u003e Vintage, likely mid-20th century, possibly 1940s-1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful vintage condition with age and wear consistent with use. Frame has handling wear, small finish losses, and warm undertones showing through the black painted surface. Mat and paper show age toning and gentle wear. Paper backing is present and the piece is ready to hang. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228692955307,"sku":"ART-016","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-framed-boy-silhouette-portrait.jpg?v=1781371120"},{"product_id":"vintage-robinson-ransbottom-blue-stripe-stoneware-mixing-bowl","title":"Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Blue Stripe Stoneware Mixing Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage Robinson Ransbottom stoneware mixing bowl, stamped on the base for Robinson Ransbottom, Roseville, Ohio, U.S.A. This is a heavy, thick, well-made stoneware bowl with a classic cream body, deep blue bands, sturdy rim, and wonderful country kitchen presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobinson Ransbottom pottery has long been loved for practical American stoneware, and pieces like this are especially good because they are both beautiful and usable. This bowl has the weight, scale, and strength that makes it feel like a true working kitchen piece, not simply decorative shelfware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be beautiful in a country kitchen, farm kitchen, pantry, open shelving, or layered with old linens, wooden spoons, ironstone, crocks, and baking pieces. It is a perfect way to live with vintage every day, especially for bread making, dough, baking, serving, or simply keeping on the counter as a piece of useful old kitchen charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin: \u003c\/em\u003eUnited States, Roseville, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Maker:\u003c\/em\u003e Robinson Ransbottom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material:\u003c\/em\u003e Heavy glazed stoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size: \u003c\/em\u003e10.5” wide across top x 5.5” wide across base x 5.5” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Marking:\u003c\/em\u003e Stamped Robinson Ransbottom, Roseville, Ohio, U.S.A., 10” bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Color:\u003c\/em\u003e Cream stoneware with deep blue bands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Use: \u003c\/em\u003eSuitable for kitchen display, serving, baking prep, bread making, or everyday vintage kitchen use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age:\u003c\/em\u003e Vintage, likely late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with no cracks noted. This is a heavy, thick, solid stoneware bowl with age and wear consistent with use. Light surface wear and small irregularities may be present from age and handling. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228711239851,"sku":"POT-012","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-robinson-ransbottom-blue-stripe-stoneware-mixing-bowl.jpg?v=1781372057"},{"product_id":"signed-handmade-studio-pottery-batter-bowl","title":"Signed Handmade Studio Pottery Batter Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA signed handmade studio pottery batter bowl, dated 1-18-10, with a rich dark brown speckled glaze, loop handle, pouring spout, and beautifully textured surface. The glaze has a warm, earthy depth with golden brown variation, giving the piece a rustic kitchen feel while still feeling artful and handmade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces like this are wonderful because they are both useful and decorative. The handled form and pour spout make it well suited for batter, oats, baking prep, serving, or display, while the deep brown glaze adds warmth beside old linens, wooden spoons, creamware, stoneware, ironstone, and country kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of handmade piece that makes everyday kitchen work feel more beautiful. It would be lovely in a farm kitchen, open shelving, pantry, baking station, or styled with other collected pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Maker:\u003c\/em\u003e Signed on base, appears to read Shelly Hlst or similar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Marking:\u003c\/em\u003e Dated 1-18-10 with circular SW-style stamp on handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material:\u003c\/em\u003e Glazed stoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 4.75” tall x 6.25” across top x 4.75” across base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Details:\u003c\/em\u003e Loop handle, pouring spout, dark brown speckled glaze, handmade form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Use: \u003c\/em\u003eSuitable for baking prep, batter, oats, serving, or kitchen display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eContemporary handmade studio pottery, dated 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood preowned condition with age and wear consistent with use. No major damage noted from photos. Glaze variation, handmade irregularities, surface texture, and small marks are part of the character of the piece. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228722512043,"sku":"POT-013","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/signed-handmade-studio-pottery-batter-bowl.jpg?v=1781373434"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-apilco-porcelain-creamer-with-red-band","title":"Vintage French APILCO Porcelain Creamer with Red Band","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage French APILCO porcelain creamer, sourced in France, with a clean white body, red band detail, shaped handle, and classic pouring spout. This is a very well-made piece with the weight and finish APILCO is known for, simple enough for everyday use and beautiful enough to leave out on open shelving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces like this are staples in a country kitchen because they are actually useful. It would be perfect for milk, cream, orange juice, sauces, gravy, or breakfast table service, bringing a little French café feeling into everyday routines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a lovely way to live with vintage in the kitchen, not just display it. It would work beautifully in a farm kitchen, French country kitchen, coffee station, breakfast nook, pantry, or styled with ironstone, linens, crocks, and old wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e France, sourced in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Maker:\u003c\/em\u003e APILCO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material: \u003c\/em\u003eFrench porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 5” tall x 6.25” from spout to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Opening:\u003c\/em\u003e 3” diameter across top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Base: \u003c\/em\u003e3.5” diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Marking:\u003c\/em\u003e APILCO France mark on base with debossed number 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Use:\u003c\/em\u003e Suitable for milk, cream, orange juice, sauces, gravy, or breakfast table service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Care:\u003c\/em\u003e APILCO porcelain is generally dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for this vintage piece to preserve the red band and finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted. Light age and wear may be present from use and handling. Very well-made, clean, and usable. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228738666667,"sku":"POT-014","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-french-apilco-porcelain-creamer-red-band.jpg?v=1781374430"},{"product_id":"vintage-enoch-wedgwood-asiatic-pheasants-teal-transferware-oval-dish","title":"Vintage Enoch Wedgwood Asiatic Pheasants Teal Transferware Oval Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage Enoch Wedgwood Asiatic Pheasants oval dish, sourced in Paris, with a beautiful soft blue-green teal transfer design on a creamy white body. The color is not a bright blue, but a deeper teal tone that feels elegant, collected, and easy to layer with French country, English country, and cottage kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Asiatic Pheasants pattern is one of the most beloved historic transferware patterns, originally popular in the 19th century and continued through later productions because of its timeless floral and bird design. This piece is marked Enoch Wedgwood, Tunstall, England, with the backstamp referencing the firm’s 1835 founding and the original manufacture of the Asiatic Pheasants pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small oval form is especially easy to use and style. It would be lovely for butter, lemon slices, soaps, jewelry, olives, wrapped candies, or layered shelf styling. It could also be added to a plate wall, which is such a beautiful way to use small transferware pieces in a collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e Made in England, sourced in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Maker:\u003c\/em\u003e Enoch Wedgwood, Tunstall, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Pattern:\u003c\/em\u003e Asiatic Pheasants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material: \u003c\/em\u003eTransferware earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 8.25” long x 5.375” wide x 1.25” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e Color: \u003c\/em\u003eSoft blue-green teal transfer on creamy white ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Marking:\u003c\/em\u003e Enoch Wedgwood, Tunstall, England backstamp with Asiatic Pheasants mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage, likely circa 1960s-1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted. A small break or slight irregularity in the transfer pattern is visible, consistent with transferware printing and part of the character of the piece. Light age and wear may be present from handling. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228749775019,"sku":"POT-015","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-enoch-wedgwood-asiatic-pheasants-teal-oval-dish-main.jpg?v=1781375232"},{"product_id":"antique-brown-westhead-moore-canova-transferware-bird-plate","title":"Antique Brown-Westhead Moore Canova Transferware Bird Plate","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique Brown-Westhead, Moore \u0026amp; Co. transferware plate in the Canova pattern, made at Cauldon, England and retailed through Le Grand Dépôt, E. Bourgeois, 21 Rue Drouot, Paris. This is a particularly striking example, with an Aesthetic Movement bird study surrounded by insects, botanicals, and mushrooms, all rendered in deep blue transfer on a warm ivory ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown-Westhead, Moore \u0026amp; Co. was one of the respected Staffordshire makers of the 19th century, producing fine earthenware and ironstone from the Cauldon Works in Stoke-on-Trent. The Canova pattern is associated with the late 19th century Aesthetic Movement, a period known for its interest in natural forms, asymmetry, birds, insects, botanicals, and Japanese-influenced design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plate carries both the Cauldon England \/ BWM \u0026amp; Co. mark for the Canova pattern and the Paris retailer’s mark for Le Grand Dépôt, E. Bourgeois. Le Grand Dépôt was one of the important Parisian retailers of fine tablewares and decorative ceramics, making this piece especially interesting as an English Staffordshire plate that passed through the Paris market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form is softly octagonal, with a beautiful aged surface, blue flecking visible to the reverse, and the kind of desirable crazing and mellow staining collectors look for in early transferware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin:\u003c\/em\u003e Made in England, sourced in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Maker:\u003c\/em\u003e Brown-Westhead, Moore \u0026amp; Co., Cauldon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Retailer:\u003c\/em\u003e Le Grand Dépôt, E. Bourgeois, 21 Rue Drouot, Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Pattern:\u003c\/em\u003e Canova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material:\u003c\/em\u003e Transferware earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 9.75” diameter at shortest point x 10.125” diameter point to angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Marking: \u003c\/em\u003eCauldon England \/ BWM \u0026amp; Co. Canova backstamp, Copyright Déposé, numbered 11, with Le Grand Dépôt Paris retailer mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Design:\u003c\/em\u003e Aesthetic Movement bird, insect, botanical, and mushroom transfer design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age:\u003c\/em\u003e Late 19th century, circa 1870s-1880s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful antique condition with desirable age-related crazing, mellow staining, and surface wear throughout. There is one small visible line that does not appear to go through the plate. Blue flecking and glaze irregularities are visible on the reverse, adding to the character of the piece. Sold as is, in found condition. Please look at photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228786344107,"sku":"POT-016","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/antique-brown-westhead-moore-canova-bird-transferware-plate.jpg?v=1781377579"},{"product_id":"pair-of-handmade-antique-french-vichy-check-down-pillows","title":"Pair of Antique French Vichy Check Textile Pillows","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique textile, late 19th to early 20th century, later professionally made into pillows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench antique textile from the personal collection of Dr. June K. Laval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 14” x 14” x 6.5” each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique fine cotton textile with cream piping and down feather inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the personal collection of Dr. June K. Laval, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique French Textiles for Designers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and longtime professor of French and Spanish. Her work reflects a deep study of historic French textiles, including cottons, linens, tapestries, laces, embroidery, needlepoint, trims, and passementerie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of handmade pillows created from antique French Vichy check textile, with softened red and cream checks, cream piping, and down feather fill. The fabric has been professionally cleaned and later made into pillows by someone familiar with handling antique textiles, preserving the character of the cloth rather than making it feel new or overly polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique textiles are valued for the depth that age gives to color, weave, and surface. Here, the cream ground has mellowed, the red has settled into a warm tone rather than a bright one, and the fabric shows gentle fading, small marks, hand-done details, and the quiet irregularity that separates old cloth from modern decorative fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scale is useful, the pattern is strong, and the color has enough presence to anchor a room without overpowering it. These are not simply decorative gingham pillows. They carry the softness, history, and provenance of antique French textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood decorative antique textile condition with age and wear throughout. The fabric shows fading, faint spotting, discoloration, softened areas, hand-sewn details, small irregularities and gentle wear consistent with antique textile. One pillow has a faint water mark near a lower corner, with a few small snags near the piping, including one very tiny grain-sized fray. The fabric has been cleaned, but future care should be gentle. Covers are sewn closed and are not removable. Decorative use recommended. Spot clean or professional textile cleaning only. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVichy check takes its name from the French town of Vichy and is associated with checked cotton cloth produced and popularized in France during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Its lasting appeal comes from its balance: simple geometry, practical cotton, and a pattern that can feel country, tailored, playful, or refined depending on how it is used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChecked cloth also belongs to a broader transatlantic decorative tradition. In eighteenth-century American interiors, European textiles were highly valued, and George Washington’s 1783 request for chair covers “of check” for Mount Vernon shows how established the checked-cloth tradition already was. For this collection, that connection feels especially fitting: French textile history meeting early American domestic style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are strong enough to anchor a room. Use them as standalone pillows on a spindle-back or Windsor-style bench, layered on a living room sofa, placed on a bedside chair, set on a bed, or tucked into a kitchen window seat or breakfast nook. My favorite way to style these would be alongside dark wood and historical furniture, where the cream ground and warm red check would become more defined. Pair with toile, ticking, old linen, ironstone, French pottery, polished wood, tailored upholstery, or collected country pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228876947627,"sku":"TEX-002","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/pair-antique-french-vichy-check-down-pillows.jpg?v=1781380044"},{"product_id":"antique-french-ha-monogrammed-red-stripe-linen-torchon","title":"Antique French HA Monogrammed Red Stripe Linen Torchon","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in the French provinces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 23” wide x 37” long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique linen or linen-blend household textile with red woven stripe detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique French torchon, or dish towel, with a natural cream linen ground, classic red center stripe, hand-embroidered HA monogram, and hanging loops sewn at both ends. Two are available, each sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth has the generous scale and woven texture associated with old French working kitchen linens. These were practical household textiles, used for drying dishes, covering bread, lining baskets, wrapping provisions, and keeping close at hand in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI chose these for their useful form and clean visual strength: the warm linen ground, the red woven stripe, the small monogram, and the simple construction that makes French household textiles so enduring. They have enough presence to style beautifully, but they still feel honest and usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique textile condition with age and wear consistent with use. The fabric shows softening, creasing, fold lines, light discoloration, small marks, laundering wear, and natural irregularities from age, storage, and household use. Hanging loops are present at both ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in a kitchen, folded over an oven handle, hung from a hook, layered in a pantry, lining a bread basket, or folded under ironstone, copper, crocks, cutting boards, and old wood. The red stripe also pairs especially well with toile, ticking, creamware, dark furniture, and collected French country pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228901261483,"sku":"TEX-003","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/antique-french-ha-monogram-red-stripe-linen-torchon.jpg?v=1781382856"},{"product_id":"antique-french-jm-monogrammed-red-stripe-linen-torchon","title":"Antique French JM Monogrammed Red Stripe Linen Torchon","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in the French provinces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 35” long x 22” wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique linen or linen-blend household textile with red woven stripe detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique French torchon, or dish towel, with a natural cream linen ground, red woven stripe detail, hand-embroidered JM monogram, and one sewn hanging loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a working French kitchen textile with the texture, scale, and practical beauty that makes old household linen so useful. The red stripe is simple and strong, while the small monogram gives the piece a personal domestic mark. It has the softness of age without losing its clean, utilitarian presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench torchons were everyday linens used for drying dishes, covering bread, lining baskets, wrapping provisions, and hanging close at hand in the kitchen. This example has the kind of woven surface and quiet structure that works as both a useful textile and a decorative layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSold individually, as found. One available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique textile condition with age and wear consistent with use. The fabric shows softening, creasing, fold lines, light discoloration, small marks, loose threads, and irregularities from age, laundering, storage, and household use. One sewn hanging loop is present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold over an oven handle, hang from a hook, layer in a pantry, use in a bread basket, or place beneath ironstone, copper, crocks, cutting boards, and old wood. The red stripe pairs especially well with toile, ticking, creamware, dark or rustic furniture, and collected French country or American pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228927574187,"sku":"TEX-004","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/antique-french-jm-monogram-red-stripe-linen-torchon.jpg?v=1781385426"},{"product_id":"vintage-set-of-three-time-life-american-country-books","title":"Vintage Set of Three Time-Life American Country Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Set of Three Time-Life American Country Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage set of three Time-Life American Country books, including \u003cem\u003eFolk Art\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Country Home\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCountry Furniture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful set for anyone who loves early interiors, Americana, primitive country, folk art, and collected home styling. These books are not only beautiful together on a shelf, but are full of useful reference material, photographs, furniture forms, pottery, painted pieces, baskets, textiles, interior styling, and early American decorative details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Folk Art \u003c\/em\u003eexplores the broad and lively range of American folk art, including paintings, carvings, embroideries, pottery, household furnishings, and everyday utensils made and used primarily before the 20th century. It highlights the work of self-taught makers, common folk artisans, and regional traditions, making it a lovely visual reference for primitive artwork, handmade objects, painted furniture, folk figures, textiles, pottery, and early decorative forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• The Country Home\u003c\/em\u003e is a room-by-room look at country style, with sections on the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, hall, and porch. The introduction describes country style as warm, familiar, personal, and inviting, rather than tied to one fixed historical period or region. It includes ideas for fabrics, pottery, plates, art, wicker, woodworking, gathered rooms, and the layered comfort of a well-loved home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Country Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the evolution of American country furniture, from early Colonial forms through Chippendale, Empire, and later traditional styles. It includes chairs, upholstery, tables, benches, dry sinks, cupboards, wicker, horn furniture, and other useful forms. The introduction notes the varied workmanship, regional character, and practical beauty of country furniture, often made from local woods and shaped by both European influence and American household needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful set for shelf decor, a design library, a primitive country vignette, or as a thoughtful reference set for collectors, antique lovers, designers, and anyone drawn to early American interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Titles included:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eFolk Art, The Country Home\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCountry Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Series:\u003c\/em\u003e American Country by Time-Life Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material:\u003c\/em\u003e Hardcover books with paper pages, illustrated covers, and blue cloth-covered backs and spines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size: \u003c\/em\u003eEach book measures approximately 11” tall x 9.25” wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age: \u003c\/em\u003eVintage, late 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear from handling, shelf display, sun exposure, and use. The blue cloth-covered backs and spines show light fading, surface wear, and age-related marks, especially where they have likely been exposed to light over time. These are vintage reference books and may show light cover wear, edge wear, and minor page wear consistent with age. Beautiful for styling and still very useful as reference books. Please review photos carefully, and additional photos are always available upon request. Please contact me if any questions prior to purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47229237297323,"sku":"LIB-002","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-time-life-american-country-books-folk-art-country-home-country-furniture-1.jpg?v=1781473563"},{"product_id":"small-handwoven-wicker-gathering-basket","title":"Small Handwoven Wicker Gathering Basket","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage, likely late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.75” tall including handle; basket portion approximately 7” wide x 5” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwoven natural wicker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small handwoven wicker gathering basket with a rounded body, twisted handle, and warm variation in honeyed brown, chestnut, and weathered straw tones. The basket has a tight woven body, softly rounded base, and the kind of useful proportion that makes older gathering forms so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat gives the piece its presence is the surface: dry natural wicker, visible hand-done irregularity, and a warm aged tone that feels honest rather than overly polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear and natural variation throughout. The wicker shows surface wear, dryness, slight unevenness, and small irregularities consistent with age and handwoven construction. No major structural issues noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA useful small basket for a kitchen shelf, pantry, mudroom, entry table, or country cupboard. It works well holding folded linen, eggs, seasonal greenery, dried flowers, or cloths, and pairs naturally with ironstone, stoneware, old wood, copper, and worn textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230373134507,"sku":"BAS-005","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/small-handwoven-wicker-gathering-basket-rustic-country-decor.jpg?v=1781477214"},{"product_id":"small-vintage-stoneware-crock","title":"Small Vintage Stoneware Crock, Warm Beige-Brown Glaze","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” diameter x 2.5” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker \/ Markings \/ Provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small vintage stoneware crock with a warm beige-brown glaze, thick rolled rim, and the look of a small faisselle-style vessel. I chose this piece for its earthy tone, sturdy make, and quietly useful form. The glaze has a warm, grounded quality that sits beautifully beside stained ironstone, old wood, linen, and other country kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear and surface variation throughout. There is one small chip and minor glaze wear consistent with age and use. The two circular side indentations do not go through the wall of the piece. Additional photos are available upon request. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece has the look of a small dairy or faisselle-style form, though it is unmarked and its original use is not confirmed. The thick rolled rim, warm glaze, and side indentations give it the feel of a practical kitchen piece with age and use behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle it on a kitchen table, open shelf, pantry ledge, or beside ironstone, old wood, linens, cutting boards, and country interiors. Useful for matches, toothpicks, cocktail picks, salt, small brushes, dried herbs, or simply as a small earthen accent among collected kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230393909419,"sku":"POT-017","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/small-vintage-stoneware-crock-faisselle-style-beige-brown-glaze.jpg?v=1781478464"},{"product_id":"small-antique-french-gilt-brass-oval-portrait-frame","title":"Small Antique French Gilt Brass Oval Portrait Frame","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique, likely late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.75” wide x 4” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaker \/ Markings \/ Provenance:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo maker’s mark noted. Sourced as French. Includes a decorative printed portrait insert, not an antique photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small antique French gilt brass oval portrait frame with a beaded inner border, raised scrollwork, and a warm gilded surface. The frame has the intimate scale of a personal tabletop portrait, made to hold a small photograph or keepsake image rather than command a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass shows a slightly irregular, wavy quality, consistent with older glass made before modern float glass became standard. The back appears to be a later replacement, but the frame itself has the surface, detail, and age character of an older gilt brass portrait frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece is its scale and presence. It is small enough to tuck almost anywhere, but the gilding, oval form, and old glass give it the feeling of something kept with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with no condition issues noted. The glass is intact, the frame is sound, and the easel back functions well. The fabric-covered back appears to be a later replacement. The gilded surface shows warm age and light surface variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall oval portrait frames were made for intimate personal display: family photographs, cabinet portraits, or keepsake images placed on writing desks, dressing tables, shelves, or bedside surfaces. The beaded trim, scroll detail, gilt brass surface, and wavy glass are consistent with late 19th to early 20th century decorative portrait frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a small family photograph on a desk, library shelf, bedside table, bathroom ledge, or entry surface. It works beautifully beside clothbound books, leather volumes, folded linen, a small tray for keys or change, or gathered objects where it feels deliberately placed rather than tucked away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230580490411,"sku":"OBJ-011","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/small-antique-french-gilt-brass-oval-portrait-frame-rue-and-relique..jpg?v=1781486283"},{"product_id":"vintage-brass-horn-wall-hanging-with-red-cord","title":"Vintage Brass Horn Wall Hanging with Red Cord","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage, likely late 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6” diameter; approximately 10” from horn to mouthpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight brass with red braided cord and tassels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage decorative brass hunt-style wall hanging with a circular form, small horn shape, and red braided cord with tassels. This is a lightweight decorative piece, not a working horn, with thin brass construction and a warm brass tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI sourced it for its hunt-scene quality: the brass form and red cord give it a gathered, traditional look that works especially well with patriotic summer decor, old books, equestrian prints, hunt scenes, and layered seasonal styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with light surface wear and age-related variation to the brass. Decorative use only. This piece does not make sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as a small wall accent with hunt scenes, framed prints, old books, flags, red textiles, or gathered summer decor. It would also work tucked into Christmas greenery or even layered on a tablescape where the brass and red cord add a small seasonal note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230596120747,"sku":"MET-008","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-brass-hunt-style-wall-hanging-red-cord-rue-and-relique.jpg?v=1781487962"},{"product_id":"antique-wooden-molding-plane","title":"Antique Wooden Molding Plane","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.5” long x 1.75” deep x 3.5” tall at the body; approximately 6” tall to the top of the iron\/blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique wooden molding plane with a warm worn body, original wedge, and metal iron still in place. The wood has a darkened, hand-worn surface with softened edges, visible marks, and the kind of honest use that gives an old workshop tool sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear throughout. The wood shows surface marks, scratches, darkening, small scuffs, and wear consistent with use. The metal iron\/blade shows oxidation and age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden molding planes were used to cut decorative profiles into wood for furniture, cabinetry, trim, and architectural work before modern routers became common. Each plane was made for a particular cut or profile, with the iron held in place by a wedge and adjusted by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay on a bookshelf, library shelf, brick ledge, desk, or workshop surface where the worn wood can be seen up close. It works beautifully in a gathered vignette beside old books, ironstone, folded linens, baskets, or worn textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay it flat, prop it slightly, or place it beside books like a small visual bookend. It is the kind of unexpected object that gives a shelf history, warmth, and a quiet conversation piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230610604203,"sku":"OBJ-012","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/TheLinen_TheLand-4.jpg?v=1781488650"},{"product_id":"pair-of-1903-little-masterpieces-books-hawthorne-lamb","title":"Pair of 1903 Little Masterpieces Books, Hawthorne \u0026 Lamb","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1903, with earlier copyright dates of 1897 and 1899\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York, Doubleday, Page \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach approximately 6” tall x 4.25” wide x 0.75” deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed clothbound books with gilt spine lettering and paper pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of small early twentieth-century \u003cem\u003eLittle Masterpieces\u003c\/em\u003e books in red cloth bindings with gilt lettering and decorative spinework. The set includes selected writings by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Charles Lamb, two literary names often found in older collected editions: Hawthorne as an important American writer, and Lamb as an English essayist associated with the personal essay tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books have a compact library scale, softened red cloth, aged paper, portrait plates, and worn gilt spines. I chose them for the color, scale, and surface: the muted red cloth has warmth without feeling bright, and the worn bindings give them the look of books that have lived on a shelf, been handled, and kept their quiet presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair antique condition with significant visible wear. Covers show edge wear, fraying, rubbing, darkening, and spine damage. Bindings are loose and open easily. Pages show age toning, spotting, and handling wear. Portrait plates are present. Best suited for decorative use and gentle handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLittle Masterpieces\u003c\/em\u003e series gathered selected writings from well-known authors into small clothbound volumes. These editions reflect the early twentieth-century tradition of compact literary books made for reading, collecting, and keeping classic authors close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as a small red book pair on a shelf, writing desk, side table, or layered with other old books. As shown here, they work especially well in a patriotic vignette with an American flag, brass, and old textiles. The muted red cloth also makes them easy to use for summer holiday decorating without feeling overly themed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230674174123,"sku":"LIB-003","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/pair-1903-little-masterpieces-red-cloth-books-hawthorne-lamb-rue-and-relique.png?v=1781491470"},{"product_id":"small-french-blue-enamelware-lidded-canister","title":"Small French Blue Enamelware Lidded Canister","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1930s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in the French provinces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 5” diameter x 4.5” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnamel over metal with wire bail handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small French enamelware lidded canister in a pale powder blue with a brighter blue rim and matching lid edge. The form is simple and utilitarian, with a straight cylindrical body, fitted lid, arched lid handle, and wire bail handle attached at the sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is what gives this piece its character: glossy blue enamel softened by age, scattered rust freckles, worn rim edges, and small areas of enamel loss where the metal beneath has darkened. I chose it for the cool blue enamelware \u0026amp; shine. It has that useful French kitchen presence without being too polished, and a u\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etilitarian feel that belongs in a working but well-styled kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with visible age and use-wear. There are chips, rust spots, enamel loss, darkening along the lid and rim, wear to the handle attachments, and surface marks throughout. The interior also shows age-related wear. Best suited for decorative use, dry storage, or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnamelware was widely used in European kitchens and households because the enamel coating created a smooth, washable surface over metal. Pieces like this were practical first, made for storage and everyday handling. The worn edges, exposed metal, and rusting are consistent with genuine use-wear on older enamelware rather than a newly distressed finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle on open kitchen shelving, a worktable, pantry shelf, or laundry room. Use for wrapped utensils, clothespins, seed packets, dried flowers with a liner, or small dry storage. It pairs naturally with French linens, cream ironstone, wooden spoons, stoneware, and other blue-and-white kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230720245931,"sku":"MET-009","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/small-french-blue-enamelware-lidded-canister.jpg?v=1781494022"},{"product_id":"antique-french-red-check-monogrammed-torchon-dish-towel","title":"Antique French Red Check Monogrammed Torchon Dish Towel","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1920s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 22.5” x 28.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique linen or linen-cotton textile with red woven check and hand-embroidered monogram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the personal collection of Dr. June K. Laval, author of \u003cem\u003eAntique French Textiles for Designers\u003c\/em\u003e, a reference work covering French textiles including tapestries, cottons, linens, laces, embroidery, needlepoint, trims, and passementerie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique French torchon, or dish towel, with a warm cream ground, red woven check, and hand-embroidered R + G monogram. The cloth has a generous working size, neatly finished hems, and a softly textured surface that reflects age, use, laundering, and folding over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red check is especially good here: not a standard stripe, but a more graphic woven grid with both narrow and wider bands of red thread. The monogram gives the piece a personal domestic mark, while the warm linen tone keeps it from feeling too bright or decorative. It has the quiet usefulness of old French household cloth, but enough pattern and presence to hold its own within a collected home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique textile condition with age and wear throughout. The fabric shows creasing, fold lines, softened areas, small irregularities, light discoloration, minor marks, and gentle wear consistent with antique household linen. Some loose or exposed red threads may be visible along the edges. No hanging loop noted. Sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorchons were practical French household linens, used in the kitchen and at the table for drying, handling, covering, and serving. In French homes, household linens were not only useful; they were also part of domestic identity, often marked with embroidered initials and kept as part of a family’s linen cupboard or trousseau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Laval notes in \u003cem\u003eAntique French Textiles for Designers\u003c\/em\u003e that small household linens became especially widespread from the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century, appearing as dish towels, tea napkins, table runners, dresser scarves, guest towels, and other useful domestic textiles. This piece fits that tradition: ordinary in function, but made with care, proportion, and a personal monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse folded beside ironstone, silver, copper, or French pottery, layered under a plate stack, placed beneath a small serving piece, or tucked into a china cabinet. It also works beautifully over a basket edge, on a breakfast table, or folded with other red and cream textiles. Pair with dark wood, lighter linen torchons, polished surfaces, toile, ticking, creamware, or any collected French country or American pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233878917291,"sku":"TEX-005","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/antique-french-red-check-monogrammed-torchon-dish-towel.jpg?v=1781532703"},{"product_id":"set-of-six-antique-french-red-check-monogrammed-tea-napkins","title":"Set of Six Antique French Red Check Monogrammed Tea Napkins","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th century, likely circa 1920s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench textile from the personal collection of Dr. June K. Laval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10.75” x 10.75” each when open; approximately 5.5” x 5.5” folded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique cotton textile with red woven check, hand embroidery, and drawn-thread hemstitch border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the personal collection of Dr. June K. Laval, author of \u003cem\u003eAntique French Textiles for Designers\u003c\/em\u003e, a reference work covering French textiles including cottons, linens, laces, embroidery, needlepoint, trims, and passementerie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA set of six\u003c\/em\u003e early French red check tea napkins, each with a hand-embroidered red monogram and hand-finished drawn-thread hemstitch border. The cloth has a soft cream ground with a warm red woven check, giving the set a light, useful scale with enough pattern to bring life to a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwork is what gives these their authority. The monograms are raised and beautifully worked, while the openwork edges were formed through drawn-thread hemstitching, where threads are removed from the cloth and the remaining threads are gathered into a decorative border. It is a small detail, but one that shows the care given to household linens that were meant to be used, kept, and brought out with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are small in scale, likely intended for tea, dessert, cocktails, or light table use rather than full dinner napkins, but they have the presence to carry a setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique textile condition with age and wear throughout. The napkins show gentle creaming, fading, fold lines, light discoloration, small irregularities, and softening consistent with antique household linen. Minor variation in the handwork and hemstitching is present. Sold as a set of six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall household linens became especially popular from the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century, when tea napkins, table mats, dresser linens, guest towels, and other small textile pieces were widely used in the home. Monograms gave these pieces a personal mark of ownership, while decorative hemstitching turned useful cloth into something more refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set fits beautifully within that tradition: practical in size, personal in monogram, and carefully finished by hand. The red check gives them a livelier presence than plain white linen while still feeling classic and rooted in French domestic textile history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse for a tea table, dessert course, coffee station, breakfast tray, cocktail hour, or layered beneath small plates and silver. They would be especially beautiful for a Fourth of July table, Valentine’s dinner, or Christmas setting with crisp white dishes, simple greenery, red berries, old silver, or red transferware. They also stack beautifully beside a coffee pot or folded with other red and cream linens in a kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233926463659,"sku":"TEX-006","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/set-six-antique-french-red-check-monogrammed-tea-napkins..jpg?v=1781534612"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/collections\/the-linen-and-the-land-vichy-check-transferware-stoneware.jpg?v=1781363065","url":"https:\/\/rueandrelique.com\/collections\/the-linen-the-land.oembed","provider":"Rue \u0026 Relique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}