Teapots and Trunks:

Stan and Verna's Captivating Collections

Collections and collecting reflect the interests of an individual. At my house, my husband and I have different passions when the subject is collecting.

Teapots gained my attention when my mother gave me my grandmother's teapot. I began to study the styles and colors and makers of teapots. Favorites emerged as I learned more about teapots and began to buy those that appealed to me.

"They sat down to tea---
	the same party round
	the same table."
--Jane Austen, Emma

I wanted an old trunk to hold family treasures and be a conversation piece in the living room. An avid auction goer, Stan embarked on a mission to find me a trunk. He purchased a humpback trunk with lots of pressed tin, metal trims, and wood bars; The lock was intact with its key. However, the trunk was covered with dirt and grime; the inside smelled of must and dust. In the process of cleaning my trunk and restoring it to a usable state, he found his avocation.

My pretty trunk.
Used to transport personal belongings on boats, on trains, and on covered wagons during the late 1800's period of immigration and westward expansion, trunks may be revitalized and refurbished. Doing so makes them a useful piece of furniture that is also a decorative piece of art and an interesting conversation piece.

We invite you to share our interest in teapots and trunk collectibles by exploring this site. We welcome your comments and inquiries.

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Copyright 2008 by Verna LaBounty

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