Sharing a piece of our family history today that Jim’s family (The Shea Family) brought with them from Ireland. These two pieces are on proud display in one of our antique cabinets. I love Jim’s family history – there are some fascinating stories and they kept the pieces to go with them reminding us of these people from our past. The pieces keep them alive with some fun stories to go with them. I really enjoy seeing Jim look at an antique in our home, and smile because of the memory he is having and of course, I’ll say “Share your memory!” Even if it is repeated – because it brings him such happiness, and it is true respect for the family.
Never tire of repeated family stories – they keep the family and their stories with us.
Black Irish Thorn Cane
This antique cane came from Ireland with a relative in the early 1800’s – look at the thorns on that thing – the knob/knot on the handle would hurt if you hit someone with it (yes, it was for protection as well)
Night Stick – this antique from the 1800’s belonged to great grandfather – an Irish Police Officer
The marks on the night stick were from when he would throw it down the alley at the cats because they would wake him up at night
These pieces have fun, interesting stories. Jim and I love touching antiques, and thinking about their history – where they have been – who they belonged to and keeps the people and their stories alive.
Papas Cutting Board 