A Lifetime of Treasures
As Jim and Aleda prepare for their next chapter, they would love these cherished family heirlooms to find new homes with family members who will appreciate their history and beauty. Browse the collection and request any items that speak to you.
Preserving the heritage of the Walsh, Flick, Littlefield, and Litzel families
Family
Small Plain Metal Bell
A very small, plain domed bell approximately 1.5 inches tall with a simple loop hanger at the top. The metal has a dark, aged patina suggesting brass or bronze. No maker's marks or decorative details are visible.
Part of a family collection assembled by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad; specific origin not documented in collector notes.
Family
Brass Bell with Carved Wooden Rooster Finial
A brass bell topped with a carved wooden rooster figure serving as the handle or finial. The rooster is detailed with decorative incised patterning and stands crowing atop the bell. The bell itself is a classic domed form in aged brass.
Part of a family collection assembled by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad; specific origin not documented in collector notes.
Family
Brass Hand Bell with Black Wooden Handle
A traditional hand bell with a domed brass body and a turned black wooden handle, approximately 5 inches tall. The brass shows light patina consistent with age and use. This style of hand bell was commonly used as a school, dinner, or service bell.
Part of a family collection assembled by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad; specific origin not documented in collector notes.
Landreth Family
Boudoir Finger-Loop Kerosene Candle Lamp
A boudoir candle lamp with a finger-loop handle and glass wind shield. A compact, portable style designed for bedside or personal use.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad. May have come from "the Cottage" before electrification.
Landreth Family
Clear Glass Pedestal Kerosene Oil Lamp with Chimney
A vintage pressed glass pedestal oil lamp with an Eagle burner and tall glass chimney. Classic parlor lamp form, circa late 1800s–early 1900s.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad. Eagle burner consistent with American lamp production, late 1800s–early 1900s.
Landreth Family
Amber-Font Clear-Glass Kerosene Table Lamp with Chimney
A standard kerosene parlor lamp with a tall globe, designed to sit on a table or shelf. Sometimes called a parlor lamp. Late 1800s–early 1900s.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad, circa late 1800s–early 1900s. May have come from "the Cottage" before electrification.
Landreth Family
Clear-Glass Kerosene Table Lamp with Chimney
A table or stand lamp with a clear glass font and chimney. Features a crimped (ruffled) top chimney. Origin circa 1890–1910.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad, circa 1890–1910.
Landreth Family
Silver-Plate Hanging Candle Sconce with Etched Glass Shade
A wall or hanging candle sconce consisting of a silver-plated (or pewter-toned) circular drip pan with a scroll hook hanger, a central candle spike, and a large cone-shaped clear etched glass shade with star and floral motifs and a pale green tint. The etched decoration and Art Nouveau-influenced style suggest late 19th- to early 20th-century manufacture. The shade rests over the candle spike and is held in place by the drip pan collar.
Etched glass shade with botanical and star motifs is consistent with European (likely Bohemian or English) production of the 1890s–1910s; no maker's mark visible.
Landreth Family
Blue Glass Kerosene Oil Lamp Font with Chimney
A kerosene oil lamp featuring a striking cobalt-blue blown glass font (oil reservoir) with a flat base, a brass burner assembly, and a short clear glass chimney. The vivid blue glass font is the lamp's most notable feature and contrasts with the clear chimney. This style of colored-glass font lamp was popular in the late 19th century in both American and European markets.
Cobalt blue glass font lamps of this form were produced by numerous American and Bohemian glasshouses in the 1870s–1900s; no visible maker's mark.
Landreth Family
Clear Glass Kerosene Finger Lamp with Milk Glass Base
A small kerosene oil lamp consisting of a clear blown-glass chimney fitted to a rounded milk-glass (or opaline) font/base with a brass burner mechanism. The squat, bulbous white base contrasts with the tall, flared clear chimney. Likely late 19th to early 20th century, typical of American parlor or bedroom lamps of the period.
No visible maker's marks identifiable from photos; style and materials are consistent with American or European pressed/blown glass lamp production circa 1880–1910.
Landreth Family
Clear Pressed-Glass Kerosene Finger/Stand Lamp
A smaller clear pressed-glass kerosene stand lamp standing approximately 14–15 inches tall with chimney. The squat, wide oil font features an embossed scrollwork and beaded-edge pattern around its shoulder and base, typical of late 19th-century American pressed glass. The metal burner collar shows age patina and rust, and the clear glass chimney is intact; the compact form suggests use as a portable bedroom or utility lamp.
Style and embossed base pattern consistent with American pressed-glass production, circa 1880s–1910s; no visible maker's mark.
Landreth Family
Clear Pressed-Glass Kerosene Table Lamp (Large)
A large Victorian-era clear pressed-glass kerosene table lamp standing approximately 20 inches tall with chimney. The wide cylindrical oil font sits atop a slender pedestal base decorated with embossed scrollwork and foliate motifs around the spread foot. The brass burner assembly and clear glass chimney are intact; the lamp's generous font size and plain clear glass suggest a utilitarian parlor or working lamp of the 1880s–1910s.
Style consistent with late 19th- to early 20th-century American pressed-glass lamp production; no visible maker's mark.
Landreth Family
Pressed & Cut-Glass Kerosene Table Lamp with Frosted Globe Shade
A fancy kerosene lamp with a decorative globe, now electrified. Features a hurricane shade, brass burner, and etched glass globe. Originally a kerosene lamp, converted to electric use.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad. Origin circa 1880–1920. Later electrified.
Landreth Family
Pressed-Glass Kerosene Oil Lamp with Ribbed Bulbous Font
A small standalone kerosene oil lamp with a heavily ribbed and hobnail-textured bulbous pressed-glass font and a plain flared clear glass chimney, joined by a brass collar burner fitting. The lamp lacks a separate base or shade, suggesting use as a miniature hand or night lamp. Circa late 19th century, American or European.
Ribbed and hobnail pressed-glass pattern is typical of American glasshouses of the 1880s–1900s; no maker's marks discernible.
Landreth Family
Dietz No. 2 Cold-Blast Hurricane Kerosene Lantern
Vintage railroad-style kerosene lantern, likely an R.E. Dietz No. 2D-Lite "Cold-Blast Hurricane" lantern, circa 1920–1950. This wind-resistant design protects the flame with a metal cage and glass globe. Globe is broken.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad. Likely an R.E. Dietz No. 2D-Lite lantern. May have come from "the Cottage" before electrification.
Landreth Family
Pressed-Glass Kerosene Table Lamp in Aqua Blue
A blue pressed glass Victorian kerosene lamp (Early American Pattern Glass / EAPG), described as turquoise in color. Likely original, circa 1880–1910, or a period reproduction. Complete with chimney.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad. Blue pressed glass, likely American manufacture, circa 1880–1910.
Landreth Family
Pressed-Glass Miniature Kerosene Lamp with Chimney
A miniature parlor or bedroom kerosene lamp popular from the late 1880s to early 1900s. Pressed glass base and font with a classic hurricane-style chimney. Note the inner, smaller globe.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad, circa late 1880s–early 1900s. May have come from "the Cottage" before electrification.
Landreth Family
Rayo Center-Draft Kerosene Table Lamp (No Chimney)
A Rayo brand center-draft Victorian parlor or student lamp with a nickel-plated base and reservoir. The wick rises through a center tube which causes it to burn brighter. Glass chimney and lamp shade not present.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad. Rayo brand center-draft lamp, circa 1880–1915. May have come from "the Cottage" before electrification.
Landreth Family
Pressed-Glass Kerosene Lamp Base Converted to Electric Candlestick
A nicely pressed glass banquet or parlor lamp, later electrified without its globe. Originally a kerosene lamp, converted to electric use in the mid-20th century.
Collected by Aleda, Jim, and Jim's dad. Later electrified; original kerosene lamp circa late 19th century.
Walsh Family
Victorian Writing Desk
Mahogany writing desk with brass hardware, roll-top compartment, and six small drawers. Some wear consistent with age but structurally sound. Key included.
Originally owned by great-grandmother Walsh. The desk traveled from Boston to St. Louis with the family in 1912. Many family letters were written at this desk.
Littlefield Family
Leather-Bound Medical Library (15 volumes)
Collection of 15 leather-bound medical reference texts, ranging from 1950s through 1970s editions. Includes anatomy atlases, pharmacology references, and surgical technique manuals.
Jim's personal medical library from his years in practice. Many contain his handwritten notes and annotations in the margins.
Flick Family
Hand-Embroidered Linen Tablecloth
Large rectangular tablecloth (approximately 8 feet) with intricate hand-embroidered floral border in blue and white. Includes 8 matching napkins. Minor age spots but excellent condition overall.
Created by great-aunt Clara Flick over the course of two years in the 1920s. Each corner features a different seasonal flower.
Littlefield Family
Schulmerich Handbells (Set of 12)
Set of 12 Schulmerich handbells in carrying case. Full chromatic octave, polished bronze with leather handles. Well-maintained and in playing condition.
Used by Jim in the church handbell choir for over 20 years. Each bell has been carefully cleaned and stored after every performance.
Littlefield Family
Myrna Allen Oil Paintings (Set of 6)
Six original oil paintings by Myrna Allen, a close family friend. Landscapes and still lifes in warm tones, professionally framed in matching gilt frames.
Gifted to Jim and Aleda by the artist in the 1980s. Myrna was a beloved member of the church community and a talented self-taught painter.
Walsh Family
Brass Candlestick Pair
Pair of tall brass candlesticks with detailed engravings, approximately 14 inches tall. Show beautiful patina consistent with their age.
Passed down from the Walsh family, believed to have been brought from Ireland in the early 1900s.
Flick Family
Whitefriars Crystal Decanter Set
Complete crystal decanter set with six matching glasses. Hand-cut diamond pattern with a star-burst base. No chips or cracks.
A wedding gift to Jim's parents from the Flick side of the family, circa 1948.
Litzel Family
Haviland Limoges China Service (12 place settings)
Complete 12-place setting of Haviland Limoges porcelain with pink rose border pattern. Includes dinner plates, salad plates, bread plates, cups and saucers, serving platters, and gravy boat.
Inherited from grandmother Litzel, purchased new in the 1930s. Used for every major family holiday dinner for three generations.
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