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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-26, Page 17Arflfscts are d The saying "A thing of beauty is a Joy forever" is nevermore true than when referring to the artifacts of a previous generation. Church House Antiques, located in the former Anglican Church on Queen Street in Hensall, is filled with the lov- ingly crafted mementoes of another era, made to be both beautiful and useful by quilters, carpenters. potters and other artisans who did not realize at the time they were working on future heirlooms. Janis Bisback, co-owner with hus- band Peter, points out some of the treasures. One is a signature quilt won in a bidding battle with an ilnerlcan at a local estate sale. The quilt was created as a money -raiser for the Red Cross during World War • Church House A thing of I, and quilted by the ladies of Hillsgreen Presbyterian church. Residents of Varna, Kippen, Drysdale, Hensall and the surroun- ding townships paid to have their names embroidered on the quilt, which contains over 600 signatures, a lasting record of pioneer families in this area. A commode chair embellished with fancy knobs and carvings was crafted by Thomas Collins of Clandeboye who was born in 1814 and lived to celebrate his 100th birthday. Collin's most famous creation was his own coffin, whose perfect fit he proudly and repeatedly demonstrated. A meticulously built miniature chest of drawers was constructed by a member of the Consitt family either tiques.in Hensall beauty and joy forever as an apprentice piece or for a child's playhouse. A sturdy chair is attributed to Ge - mien Hart, a Bayfield craftsman whose surviving carved carousel horses are museum quality. There's a rope bed from Zurich, a magnificent.sideboard once owned by a Seaforth mayor, and a carpenter's box with interior .compartments of cherry, bird's eye maple and burled wood which was manufactured at the Brown and Clark Buggy Works, Hensall. The former church is a time cap- sule that gives browsers an insightful and enjoyable trip back to another era. Janis acts as tour guide, pointing out items of special significance or sentimental attachment. Janis and husband Peter became antique dealers by accident. rather RARE CHEST — A carpenter's box made of cherry, burled wood and Bird's Worke s is amongple fwas the articles en stock at Church House Antiques. Buggyg VARIETY — Many Huron County artifacts are on display at Church House Antiques. /,,,f a. A • �xd Pit 1{1 ,ft� t \;'far-.. /i t HISTORICAL QUILT -- Janis Bisback (left), Julene Keys and Muriel Richardson hold up a quilt em- broidered with the signatures of over 600 people who lived in this area when the quilt was made at Hillsgreen Presbyterian Church in 1917. % irr>.. and I want it on Serta - J Discover for yourself why people who sleep on a Serta Perfect Sleeper® are spoiled for any other mattress, why they say, "I want my Serta!" Only Serta goes beyond just being firm to create the Serta Surface—layers of comfort no other mattress has. Now you can get your Serta on sale! Serta Perfect Sleeper TRANQUILITY • Pillow top Twin Size Double Queen Plenty e, perking ♦t the nye, e, the iter. $425 $499 $584 355 Main St., Exeter FURNITURE LTD. 933.1090 Important News Flash*** than design. Janis grew up in an historical house in Seaforth, and recalls being allowed to accompany coal dealer Bill Hart on his trips to Nixon Hill to dig up old bottles to add to the collection lining his office. Shortly after the Bisbacks were married 15 years ago, Peter was off work for a year as a result of a serious accident. As an economy measure, the young couple began furnishing their home with second-hand fur- niture - a solid kitchen table, a cherry dresser, a brass bed. The collection kept growing. In 1977 the 10o -year-old Anglican church next door was offered for sale. When the Bisbacks heard that a pro- spective buyer wanted to turn the UNUSUAL CHAIR — A com- mode chair fashioned by Thomas Collins of Clandeboye is among the articles offered for sale of Church House Antiques. Imes November 26, 1986 building into apartments, they sub- mitted a successful offer to purchase. Then they discovered their insurance company wouldn't insure an empty building. What better place to store the overflow from their antique collection! The next step was to sell some of the accumulated items. The Bisbacks .have operated Church House Anti- ques for the past six years, specializ- ing in articles from Huron and Mid- dlesex counties. Husband and wife are equally en- thusiastic about a hobby that has turned into a commercial venture. "Going from full-time collectors to full-time dealers has been a dream come true," Janis said happily. dv�cate1: . w+, u.+tar,sa. xa1 • L.w PagelA (Specials in effect Nov. 27, 28, 29 I Cheese while supplies last) Tasty Nu • Bread always fresh, finest quality Large • Kaiser Rolls doz. '1.44 Mozzarella Plain Cream Cheese (mild or spiced) Dutch Gouda Medium Gouda Ib. '2.99 Ib. 3.29 Ib. '3.89 !b. '4.09 Peanut Butter Cookies doz. '1.29 Delicious Raisin, pkg. 6 . 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