M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS

 

 


 

 

Whilst Dad patiently awaits lower gas prices for his sports cars, might we

offer for him...or for whatever shoulder you have leaned upon...a few ultimate...

 

low-maintenance boy-TOYS

 


 

 

The earliest record of Father's Day was found in the ruins of Babylon, when, 4,000 years ago, a young boy named

Elmesu carved a Father's Day message on a clay card. He wished his Babylonian father good health and a long life.

No one knows what happened to Elmesu or his father.  But carving and writing - lived on.

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William Wordsworth said, "The child is father of the man."

Perhaps it was through having to watch six Nutcracker ballets and never fall asleep.

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"Some take a pinch between thumb & forefinger; others by putting a pinch in the snuffbox:

the depression caused in the back of the hand by keeping the fingers together and stretching the thumb.
A snuffbox must be airtight, with a strong hinge.
    It must not be too big - containing too much snuff for a day's use, or, equally bad, air.
    Nor too small:  nothing could be more frustrating than to find yourself running out of snuff in the middle of

your planned one-hour speech in the House of Lords.
    It should have a flat lid: if the lid bulges it contains unwanted air."

-- Phillip Griffiths

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"Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age."

-- Pope John XXIII

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“What contemptible scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?”

-- W.C. Fields

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Peculiar to the 18th century, orange and lemon strainers were for adding citrus juices to punch mixes.

Consider it a delusion in passing their "toddies" off as health food.  For over 200 years, men have reveled

in collecting these specialized food preparation tools. They are often displayed en masse -

their wide handles somewhat resembling winged hubcaps.  Widths can run up to a foot over these handles.

 


 

 

"It's gonna be champagne wishes and caviar dreams from now on!"

-- Donkey (Shrek)

(Traditional caviar spoons are made from mother of pearl, bone or silver).

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“If you need me, just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you Steve?  Just put your lips together and blow.”
-- Lauren Bacall

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"Wine, madam, is God's next best gift to man."

-- Ambrose Bierce

 


 

 

Please Inquire

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

 For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 827-4668

Email :  mfcreech@bellsouth.net or mfordcreech@gmail.com

 

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