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Featured Antique: 1914 Iron Cross Teacup and Saucer

This interesting porcelain teacup and saucer features the Black Iron Cross with the year 1914 and the initials of Kaiser Wilhelm against a plain white background. It was awarded along with the real Iron Cross medal to a German Aristocrat by the name of Wolf Gottfried Von Quast (b. 1889 d.1948) for an act of valor at the beginning of WW I. Apparently, receiving the Iron Cross was a significant honor in 1914. During WWII, this emblem of bravery was given to several hundreds of soldiers by Hitler in an attempt to keep moral high, thus the WWII examples of the medal are very common. What makes this even more interesting (other than the rarity of a teacup and saucer commemorating the event) is that the teacup and saucer was numbered 103 / 106--a limited edition ! It was made by KPM--The King's Porcelain Manufactory. The factory remained in the possession of the Prussian Royal Family  until 1918, when the Kaiser, Wilhelm 11 abdicated the throne.  A rare find !  Sold in the store in December 2001.

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From Times Past is constantly looking for better ways to serve you--to provide you with the information that you seek in a way that is easy to access.   The answer is audio tapes--easy to listen to in your car, while doing repetitive tasks, while walking the dog, or pushing the stroller …. So far we have three titles in the works. Each is 90 minutes long, featuring information that can benefit you whether you are a collector, interested in home décor,  or are the owner of a heritage building:
Tape 1: Magnificent Color  Learn how colors are created, how they work, what secret meanings they convey, and how to harness their power in your decorating.
Tape 2: What is an Antique? Based on the popular in - store talk and Access TV program given by Johanne , this tape will help the novice understand more about the world of antiques & collectibles.
Tape 3: Your Heritage Home  Reprinted by kind permission from Legacy Magazine, Johanne will provide you with an audio version of all the articles published in the magazine pertaining to heritage homes. Learn about millwork, flooring, wall finishes, & appropriate color schemes for your restoration projects.

Special Introductory Offer: These tapes will be priced at $19.95 each plus GST.  As a special client of From Times Past, we would like to offer you the tapes at  $12.95 each + GST, or take all three for  $29.95 -  a savings of 50%! Plus a small gift for accepting this offer. However, in order to get these terrific savings, you must act before April 30th. If , after listening to these tapes you feel that the information was not valuable to you in your life, then we didn't do our job. Simply return the tapes and we will gladly return your money. Either way, the gift is yours to keep! To order, call 780) 448 9671. Credit cards accepted over the telephone. We hope you enjoy the tapes!




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COMING UP NEXT!

  • Legacy Magazine Speakers Series--8 seminars on topics designed to keep you informed. Sponsored by Legacy Magazine. Check the back page of the letter from the Editor for information.
  • Check the store on a regular basis--lots of new items arriving over next few months! New bath accessories with an old fashioned flair, lush ready made drapery panels, Italian soaps and lotions, French (Provence) scented waters, apothecary jars, gorgeous tassels, etc, etc, etc. 

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