{"title":"The Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated intersection of the rare and the remarkable. The Collection is the heart of That’s My JAmm Finds—a fluid, ever-evolving assembly of storied objects, antiquarian books, and handcrafted statement pieces. Every item here has been hand-selected for its presence, its history, and its ability to turn a house into a home with a soul. Explore our latest finds, from the industrial to the elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-punched-tin-primitive-pitcher-jug-with-scallop-wave-design","title":"Vintage Punched Tin Primitive Pitcher Jug with Scallop Wave Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage punched tin pitcher embodies the enduring appeal of traditional American folk metalwork and primitive country design. Fabricated from tinned sheet metal, the body exhibits a tapered conical form decorated with hand-punched dot motifs forming rhythmic wave and scalloped arc bands. The upper rim features a rolled edge leading to a sharp triangular pour spout, balanced by a wide strap handle securely attached at the rim and lower waist. The overall finish displays a weathered metallic gray patina with subtle surface oxidation and authentic age-related character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePunched tinware has a rich history in early American material culture, where tinsmiths utilized piercing and stippling techniques to decorate utilitarian items such as pie safes, lanterns, and serving vessels. The decorative punched work on this piece creates tactile texture and visual rhythm, echoing classic 18th and 19th-century folk art patterns. Construction details include soldered seams along the body and base assembly. 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Drawing inspiration from classic nineteenth-century 'Gone with the Wind' kerosene parlor lamps, this factory-electrified version captures the romanticism of the past while meeting modern domestic electrical standards. The base is constructed from weighted die-cast white metal with a rich, antique brass-toned finish, showcasing intricate openwork scrolls, foliage motifs, and traditional acanthus-leaf feet that provide a highly stable and ornate foundation. The central body of the lamp is composed of premium, hand-blown opaque milk glass with a soft, satin finish. It features a bulbous, urn-shaped silhouette highlighted by two horizontal hand-applied pink lustre stripes near the bottom edge, adding a delicate touch of color that contrasts beautifully with the milk glass and metallic elements. Rising from the fount is a pierced metal burner collar designed to emulate historical oil burners, equipped with an integrated key-turn switch, a shade ring for supporting a glass globe, and a clear glass chimney that rises through the center to disperse a warm, soft glow. Perfect as a restoration piece or styled as a standalone chimney table lamp, this fixture brings an authentic cottagecore or grandmillennial charm to any nightstand, side table, or parlor display. The electrical components are fully functional and ready for daily use, although the outer decorative glass shade is not included. 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Crafted of heavy cast iron, this vessel features a protective enameled interior designed specifically to insulate your brew, keeping loose-leaf tea piping hot for extended serving sessions. It comes equipped with a removable stainless steel mesh basket infuser that makes steeping and cleaning effortless.\\n\\nReflecting its vintage history, this piece shows slight, natural surface oxidation around the inner rim of the lid seat, a typical and easily resolved cosmetic characteristic of traditional cast iron that adds to its rustic wabi-sabi appeal. The sturdy, pivoting swing handle provides excellent leverage for pouring and folds flat for space-saving storage when not in use. 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Beautifully crafted in a classic relief-molded style, the ceramic bodies feature detailed, three-dimensional tavern scenes depicting Tam and his companions enjoying their lively late-night revelry. The warm cream and beige glaze is enhanced by a subtle tan wash that pools in the recesses of the relief work, highlighting the expressive faces, rustic attire, and traditional tavern backdrop with wonderful depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypical of the high-quality earthenware produced in England during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, this set serves as both a functional tableware piece and a narrative work of art. The creamer boasts an elegantly curved handle and a classic pouring lip, while the matching sugar bowl coordinates beautifully to complete the historical scene. It is a fantastic acquisition for collectors of literary memorabilia, British ceramic history, or rustic farmhouse decor. 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This piece exemplifies the high-quality craftsmanship of the mid-century export trade, where traditional carving skills were applied to wildlife subjects for global collectors. Note: Authentic vintage condition with minor signs of age; one or two small claw inlays are missing, which is common in pieces of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina \u0026 Prose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46571343741085,"sku":"PP-021525-07","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/4923\/2285\/files\/vintage-hand-carved-african-ebony-lion_01.jpg?v=1783796298"},{"product_id":"vintage-carved-ebony-panther-sculpture-bone-inlay","title":"Vintage MCM Hand Carved Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis powerful hand-carved panther statue is a classic example of mid-20th-century African woodcarving, representing the Kamba tradition of East Africa. 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The design is punctuated by sgraffito-incised swirls and concentric circles, creating a dynamic, tactile surface that exemplifies the \"Italian Modern\" aesthetic of the 1950s and 60s. The piece is crafted from heavy earthenware and finished with a thick, saturated glaze. The backstamp clearly displays the hand-inked \"ITALY RAYMOR 1308\" marking, a hallmark sought by collectors of Bitossi, Aldo Londi, and Alvino Bagni ceramics. The condition is excellent vintage, showing the natural glaze pops and slight edge roughness inherent to the handmade sand-casting and sgraffito process of the era. There are no significant cracks or repairs, preserving the structural integrity of this heavy serving piece. As a centerpiece of MCM design, this ashtray serves as both a functional artifact and a significant work of mid-century art pottery. 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Crafted during the late Victorian or early Edwardian era, the dish features an organic, asymmetrical shell form with delicate scalloped edges and a molded swirling hinge. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Cripple Creek was one of the most prolific gold-mining districts in the world, attracting tourists who sought high-quality souvenir china. European porcelain blanks, primarily from Germany, were imported and hand-decorated with local motifs, turning everyday housewares into prized keepsakes of mountain adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior of this dish is beautifully hand-painted with a vibrant pink columbine flower, rendered with soft brushstrokes and flanked by delicate green foliage. The crown of the shell is washed in warm yellow and gold tones, mimicking the natural coloration of a conch shell while nodding to the gold-mining heritage of its namesake. Adorning the lower edge is the hand-gilded inscription \"Cripple Creek\" in elegant, flowing cursive script. This decorative catchall would have originally graced a Victorian vanity or parlor table, holding pins, rings, or daily trinkets. It remains a wonderful piece of regional history, blending fine European porcelain craftsmanship with the rugged allure of the Colorado gold rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is in very good antique condition, showing only light, age-appropriate wear to the hand-painted detailing and gilded lettering, with no chips, cracks, or restorations. 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This vintage three-blade inboard boat propeller is a quintessential artifact of American maritime industry, meticulously cast from heavy manganese bronze to withstand the unforgiving forces of underwater operation. Its robust, sculptural form and balanced blades showcase the precision work of mid-century industrial labor, engineered to optimize thrust while minimizing cavitation. Stamped with small, raised lettering reading 'MICHIGAN' on the back hub, this functional relic represents the zenith of mid-twentieth-century Great Lakes manufacturing.\\n\\nThrough years of aquatic travel, this authentic propeller has developed a marvelous, deeply layered weathered bronze patina, accented by subtle golden highlights and naturally oxidized green undertones. Rather than obscuring its details, these signs of maritime service imbue the metal with a rugged, tactile beauty that cannot be replicated. 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Handcrafted by raising sheet metal, its form exhibits the subtle, organic variations characteristic of true anvil work. The bottom displays hand-turned concentric tooling marks, showcasing the traditional lathe-finishing techniques employed in regional historic bazaars. A distinctive highlight of this vessel is the stamped maker's mark struck near the base: a heart-shaped cartouche enclosing elegant Arabic calligraphy. This hallmark serves as the personal signature of the artisan or workshop, linking the piece to a lineage of skilled metalworkers who operated under the guild systems of the early twentieth century.  The brass body has aged beautifully, acquiring a rich, warm golden-brown patina that highlights its subtle surface textures and contouring. The robustly joined strap handle and heavy gauge of the metal indicate that this piece was constructed for daily utility as well as aesthetic presence. Unpolished and left in its original state, the metal surface retains all the authentic history of its use, making it a compelling decorative object or a distinguished addition to any collection of Islamic or Middle Eastern metalware.  This antique brass pitcher measures approximately 12 inches in height, 10 inches in width from the tip of the spout to the outer curve of the handle, and features a base diameter of 5 inches. It weighs approximately 2.5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina \u0026 Prose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46978946564253,"sku":"PP-063025-01","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/4923\/2285\/files\/brass-dallah_01.jpg?v=1788658388"},{"product_id":"vintage-a-c-gilbert-polar-cub-electric-desk-fan-1920s-brass-blade-decor","title":"Vintage A.C. Gilbert Polar Cub Electric Desk Fan 1920s Brass Blade Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eManufactured by the A.C. 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The flared rim and ivory-toned body reflect the romanticized botanical aesthetic popular in post-war American homes during the 1940s and 1950s. Crafted from fine ivory porcelain, the vase is finished with hand-applied 24K gold gilding on both the flared rim and the pedestal base. Structurally, the piece stands ten inches tall with a gracefully fluted body that emphasizes the verticality of the floral transfer. There is a visible shell chip on the outer edge of the base rim, though the remainder of the porcelain body and the gold leafing remains in good vintage condition. Pickard remains a significant name for collectors of American-made ceramics, as the company famously produced service for U.S. Embassies and Air Force One. 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The back pillar and rectangular base are incised with chevron, triangular, and vertical linear motifs that emphasize architectural stability and symbolic framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from textured gray stone with dark mineral speckling, the piece reflects traditional Mexican artisan stonework adapted for functional twentieth-century decorative arts. The flat base and vertical rear profile allow it to function as a sturdy book support or a standalone tabletop sculpture. 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Over decades of handling, the surface has acquired an honest vintage character, displaying scattered oxidation flecks, faint surface scuffs, and minor patina wear concentrated in the crevices. 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The visible lead calibration plugs on the balancing arms offer an intriguing look at early manufacturing precision.\n\nAn exceptional architectural fragment or primitive curiosity, this heavy-duty scale base serves as a compelling focal point for a kitchen island, fireplace mantel, or mercantile shop display. 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Established in Rutland in the late 1870s after relocating from Brandon, Vermont, the Howe Scale Company became globally famous for its highly accurate weighing instruments utilized in country stores, post offices, and railway stations. 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