This post includes photos of smaller-sized special somethings collected over the years.
Special somethings discovered
The first photo shows a radiator cap from a 1928 Pontiac. We found it buried in the forest where we used to live. The Indian brave sculpture is so detailed!
The next photo shows a picture of my favorite salt & pepper shakers. This pair was found in an antique store in Snohomish, Washington. I’m not sure what year these were made, but they look like Depression-era glassware.
Things from the earth
The next photo shows a piece of black obsidian. I found this piece at Glass Buttes, about an hour east of Bend, Oregon. This rock has radiating curves that developed as it cooled thousands of years ago.
The next photo shows a fossil gingko leaf. This was found at Stonerose Interpretive Center & Eocene Fossil Site in Republic, Washington. We took our family there to dig for fossils as part of our annual camping trip. It’s my favorite fossil I’ve ever found because I love gingko trees!
Special things with sentimental value
The next photo is of a mug and planter. These were purchased decades ago in Rhodes, Greece by my dad when he was in the Navy. I assumed they must be valuable, but recently found a set of three of these mugs for $45 on eBay. Oh well, I still like them.
The last photo is of a toy stereo. When I was a teenager, I asked for a stereo every year for Christmas. Our family was not well off financially and stereos used to cost a lot more then, relatively speaking. They bought me this one year and, even though it’s not in great shape anymore, I’ve kept it around to remind myself you don’t always get what you want. 😁
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) #182 – Interesting Objects
The radiator cap you found, precious; so is the fossil gingko leaf. The mug and planter are priceless! Thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks, Amy! Lots of forgotten treasures can be found at home. 🙂
Siobhan, the radiator cap is amazing. All your objects give you precious memories and will continue to warm your heart.
Thank you, Anne!
I like the mug and its partner, too.
Thanks! I’ve always liked those pieces.
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Loved your choices this week Siobhan because not only are they interesting, they also help us to know you a little better. I absolutely loved your stereo story. It reminded me of the princess phone I really wanted and never got. Back then who’d ever have thought some day we’d have our phones in our pockets and always available for way more than conversations. But I digress…loved your choices and the stories that went with them.
Thanks, Tina! Yes, I remember the princess phones – it’s like they were somehow way better than the standard shaped ones. 😁
What a clever idea for a response to this challenge! I loved reading the stories behind the objects – where you found them etc. That piece of obsidian is especially beautiful!
Thanks, Sarah! It’s hard to get good pictures of obsidian because it reflects so much light.
Interesting objects, for sure, each with its own history. But it’s your personal stories of their provenance and value to you that makes them more than mere objects. Fun post!
Thank you, Becky! 😀
Wow. Great finds! I love that radiator cap! And the onyx. Superb.
Thanks, John! Yeah, that radiator cap was quite a find. I can never get enough of the obsidian rocks.
Interesting!
This is a wonderful collection, Siobhan! I love your memories to go along with some treasured objects. The stereo is priceless and so is the pottery. The ginko leaf fossil is amazing. I agree that the salt and pepper shakers look like Depression glass. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
Thank you, Patti! It’s amazing what you can find tucked away in your home. Lots of memories. 🙂
Objects like these aren’t just interesting, they hold a very special place in our hearts.
Thank you so much for sharing yours 🙂
Yes, everyone has special little treasures. Thanks!