“What is that”? You ask yourself.
Peering over to the corner in a seldom used attic you see an old chest made of wood, wrapped in decorative metal bands with leather handles and a clasp lock/latch. Making your way toward the old box, you notice that it has been a very long time since anyone has been around the chest. Drawing nearer to the container, you switch on your trusty flashlight/phone and gaze into the dingy, dimly lit corner. Before you try to open the locker, you blow off a thick layer of dust. As the cloud settles, you look closer at the crate. The intricate scrolled carvings upon the surface are barely visible. Taking hold of the latch, you turn it a bit in an effort to unlock the lid.
“AHH CHOO!”, Dust really isn’t your friend.
Putting up a bit of resistance, you give the narrow brass latch another twist, and… click. Unlocking the trunk, you excitedly grab a weathered and cracked leather handle on one end and drag it over to the open floor for a better look.
More dust falls from the top onto the floor as you begin to separate the lid from the box. With a slight crack between the top and bottom, you shine that trusty light inside to see….
Dusty Garret Antiques!
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the dusty attic!
Don’t be shy, look around the shop and see if there is anything you would enjoy. All of Dusty’s relics are one piece or a partial set. Every so often, Dusty does find a complete set and those are the best discoveries! Looking for a final piece to that set of…., maybe you need one of those…. Whatever you are searching for, Dusty hopes you will find it here. Maybe you are just starting out on an epic adventure to find…. OH, that would look beautiful on the… And that would go with… The possibilities are endless! And unlike most antique stores, you can shop in your underwear, and no one takes notice. How relaxing is that!