registers showcase what shoppers would see in the general stores of that time as well . You ’ ll even feel grateful for your modernday Keurig when you see the multiple coffee wheel grinders that were once used to manually grind coffee beans by hand .
Not only does each item carry a piece of history , but would provide a vintage look in any home or space they would occupy . Homeowners can find almost anything that could tie a room together or make their home stand out from the modernday aesthetic . Dedicated collectors can even find decor and memorabilia , such as lunchboxes , vinyls and figurines , that would take them back to their childhood or back in time to another century .
The appeal can tie into the appreciation of craftsmanship . Because antiques were often handmade , each one can be
considered a work of art . In this era of mass production , this craftsmanship is not often available except those created by artisans . Muse even adds that he “ likes antiques better than new stuff .” It ’ s these dated items that show true craftsmanship and beauty .
And the appreciation for antiques has continued thriving throughout the years , even during the COVID-19 pandemic when the mall had to close down for several months . To keep business going while maintaining proper CDC guidelines , Muse was able to adapt by implementing curbside exchanges .
He would list items and their prices on Facebook , allowing the public to virtually browse and make selections . Customers would pull up to the store , retrieve their selected item that would have been placed outside and then typically leave an envelope containing their payment .
No matter the circumstances , it ’ s been proven over and over again that there ’ ll always be an appeal for the pieces of our past .
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