Barbour's General Store and Moose Ornament
Barbour's General Store and Moose Ornament
Details
The Barbour's General Store, a museum, is an authentic preserved 19th century country general store and has been at its present location, Market Square in Uptown Saint John New Brunswick, since 1981. The store is constructed of hand-hewn timber with hand-carved shelves. On one side of the store the shelves are finished with a mixture of ox blood and goat's milk, giving a marbled finish. From Mid June to Mid September costumed staff are on hand to answer questions on the more than 2,000 artifacts and 300 "cure or kill-alls" that are on display there.
Nearby stands a life size bronze moose that was gifted to the City of Saint John and its citizens by Moosehead Breweries. Although the moose weighs almost 1000 lbs it is hollow - like a big chocolate Easter bunny - except for a can of Moosehead Lager that was put inside for good luck before the final weld was completed.
size: approx 2"
Materials + Care
Caring for your pewter
Wash after use with warm water and a mild soap. Jewellery and pieces that don't touch food or drink can also be cleaned with Windex and paper towel. Never put pewter in the dishwasher.
Polished (shiny) finish: bring back the shine with a jeweller's rouge cloth. We use Fabulustre, but any rouge cloth from a hardware or jewellery store works.
Satin (matte) finish: buff out scratches and dullness with a Scotch-Brite or scouring pad, rubbing with the grain.
Shipping + Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
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Handcrafted Since 1972
Every piece begins as molten pewter. Jewelry, ornaments, frames and coasters are cast, chased and finished; mugs, goblets, vases and bowls are spun on a lathe. Each one is polished by hand before it's packed. All our pewter is lead-free and nickel-free, a good choice if other jewellery irritates your skin.