Welcome to my online HQ for all of the neat things and cool stuff I find (or make) to sell! I'm Basil, an artist and online college student just trying my best to pay for classes with as few loans as possible! Feel free to take a look at my current posted inventory below and don't hesitate to reach out via email if you have any questions!
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I'm Willow! I have a business called Willow Tree Crafts, where I make and sell crafts I make!
This quadruple plated antique silver tea kettle was produced by the Buck Silver Co. in Kill Buck, NY. Tarnished as seen in the picture.
The following is an excerpt from The Salamanca Press article https://www.salamancapress.com/news/long-time-friendship-brings-silver-history-home/article_0c28c531-c31d-5d0a-abb0-66d05bdc4b6b.html:
"The Buck Silver Co. was established in 1906 and operated for five or six years," said Kill Buck historian Roberta Stone.
She said that Buck Silver Co. was located on School Street in Kill Buck between the B&O and Erie railroad tracks. The Buck Silver Company manufactured all kinds of silverware, tea sets and other high grade silver plated ware, which was sold exclusively to jewelers all over the United States.
Basil E. Bacorn
Artist & Aspiring Librarian
Hi, I'm Basil! I'm an online college student studying communications at Drexel University, with the ultimate goal of obtaining my master's degree in library and information science. Basil's Neat Things & Cool Stuff is my side hustle to help pay for the aforementioned college education, so each and every purchase is greatly appreciated! Every dollar made is one dollar closer to my educational goals, so thank you!
I am currently a freelance journalist for my local newspapers and serve as the president of the Board of Trustees for the Mather Memorial Library in Ulster, PA. I also am a professional artist specializing in beading, wirework, and fiber arts.
Silver Linings Novelty is my art brand where I sell my jewelry, wirework, and other art pieces as well as teach craft and art classes! You can find the latest news from Silver Linings Novelty at Silver Linings Novelty Jewelry & Decor!
My inventory is always changing! Check back in a few days or shoot me an email - I am happy to take a look at my not-yet-posted stock or even keep an eye out for the specific item you are hunting down!