Antique Weathervanes with a tribute to their maker and a ‘maker’s mark’ is very rare. Some of the popular companies that crafted weathervanes in the late 1800′s and early 1900′s include L.W. Cushing, J.W. Fiske, Harris & Co., A.L. Jewell & Co., E.G. Washburn & Co., and J.L. Mott. One of the J.L. Mott weathervanes [...]
Back Porch Pickens consists of a Collection of Antiques For The Home, hearth, and garden. Unique collectable antique items such as barometers, compasses, maritime lamps, rugs, classic string instruments, and weathervanes are featured on this site. These are items that can turn the head of a visitor who is viewing these collectables with knowledgeable and appreciative eyes. They can not only light up a room, hearth, or garden with their uniqueness but they are an enhancement to any home related antique collection.
Antique Compasses
Antique Compasses serve both a decorative function and a useful function. The majority of old compasses are one of the few decorative installments that age extremely well. Vintage compass craftsmen favorite metals were brass and silver. Both the metal’s integrity and the quality of construction help the antique compass to age gracefully. Assuming antique instruments [...]
Antique Rugs
Antique Rugs are some of the most beautiful rug collectibles available, and will surely help you achieve the ultimate look for your home. You really want to portray an antique and elegant rug then always try to go for the handmade ones. The large rugs (9×12 and larger) are becoming very popular. The beauty of [...]
Antique Maritime Lamps
The historical value of Antique Maritime Lamps is more important than the design of the nautical lamps, raising their importance as a popular nautical collectable today. As time passes by, people tend to forget the value of these old antique lamps. They were once the lifesaving signals for the early sailors of the sea and [...]
Antique String Instruments
Antique String Instruments are one type of antique that never goes out of style. Many antique string instruments are kept in working condition so they are as useful to musicians as they are valuable. Depending on the type of antique instrument collector, you can find great deals on antique guitars, banjos, violins and antique cellos [...]