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All the items below are
Hand Crafted
and are crafted in
The North East
U.S.A. |
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Uncle Jack's Craft Page
featuring unique crafts from the North East United States. High Quality
hard to find items, that would make a perfect gift to those who appreciate hand
crafts.
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Amish Blacksmith Collection
Hand Crafted In
Lancaster County Pennsylvania. |
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Blacksmith Crafts by Aaron and Lloyd
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Item Number
WIC1
Price: $9.95
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Amish Courting Candle
What you are buying.
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One each Amish Hand Crafted
Courting Candle Holder.
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Fabricated using 1/4" round steel
rod with a beautiful flat black finish.
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The holder has a heart shaped
base approximately 5" x 5"
and is over 6" tall.
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The spiral holder has a wooden
peg with a short arm that will vary the
candle height, as it is moved around the spiral.
(It's purpose is described in the explanation of
the tradition).
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You will receive a small card to
keep with the holder explaining it's tradition.
You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish
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Tradition Of the Courting
Candle
In the 1600s to 1800s, Fathers, parents
or guardians of a marriageable young lady would allow
suitors to visit her in her home. The couple were
allowed to visit in a sitting room, parlor or on the
front porch. The father would prepare a candleholder
called a courting candle or suitors candle and set it up
in the area where the couple sat. The father would
observe the suitor and decide an amount of time that he
felt comfortable with for the man to visit and
socialize. The candle height would be adjusted to
measure out the time. The candle was raised or lowered
with a peg or thumb lever. When the candle burned to the
metal at the top of the candleholder it was the firm yet
polite signal that it was time for the suitor to bid the
young woman good evening and leave. The father also had
the choice to snuff out a candle and immediately end the
meeting if he thought it was necessary. If the suitor
was highly approved, the father would raise the candle
to its highest possible point. This would enable the
couple to have a longer, yet supervised visit, as was
proper at the time. On occasions a father was known to
add a second candle to the holder.
Fathers from high society to the Amish, on to
hardworking farmers and fisherman observed this
tradition. Daughters learned that they must respect
their parent's judgment concerning the men who presented
themselves to the family as a potential husband. She had
to defer to her father's ability to measure the honesty,
character and ability of a man. The couple also learned
to use time wisely as they got to know one another,
talking, singing and reading together. The suitor most
certainly learned how much the parents loved and cared
for their daughter's well-being.
On the day of the daughter's wedding
the father sometimes passed the courting candle on to
his new son-in-law to for future daughters. A
courting candle was generally made from wrought iron,
tin, pewter or silver and fashioned by a blacksmith or
tinsmith. Replicas of these holders can be found at
museum stores and blacksmith's shops. Original Courting
Candles were a wrought iron piece that resembles a
loosely coiled spring. A piece of wood sits just under
the taper. The unit has a small peg of metal or wood
that can be inserted between the coils and into a
drilled hole. This keeps the wooden support in place
with the candle set on top of it. The candle can be
raised or lowered with this wooden piece that is the
basic shape of the candle taper bottom.
Please read about the tradition
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Item Number
WIC2
Price: $7.75
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Amish
Hand Crafted Heart Topped Wall Sconce. Fits standard 1"
tapered candles.
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Special Votive Cups can be found with a taper candle
bottom if you prefer to burn votive candles. |
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Item Number
WIC3
Price: $7.75
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Amish
Hand Crafted Star Topped Wall Sconce. Fits standard 1"
tapered candles. |
Special Votive Cups can be found with a taper candle
bottom if you prefer to burn votive candles. |
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Item Number
WIC4
Price: $9.95
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Amish Hand Made Wrought Iron Wine
Bottle Taper Candle Holder With Star
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Fabricated using 1/4" round steel
rod with a beautiful flat black finish
The holder has a star top and is
Wine Bottle Thickness deep x Wine Bottle tall,
width is 7" and 10"
The standard candle holder cup
will accommodate standard tapered candles
You also will receive a paper on the history of
the Amish
Special Votive Cups can be found with a taper candle
bottom if you prefer to burn votive candles. |
Item Number
WIC5 |
Amish Hand Made Wrought Iron Wine
Bottle Hanger TO BE ADDED |
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Item Number
WIC6
Price: $9.95
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Amish Hand Made Wrought Iron 4"
Jar Candle Scoop Sconce 5" x 15"
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Item Number
WIC7
Price: $8.50
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Amish
Hand Made Wrought Iron 4" Jar Candle Heart Sconce 5" x
14"
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Made from Wrought Iron 4" Jar
Heart Topped Sconce 5" x 14"
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Fabricated using sheet metal
with a beautiful flat black finish
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The holder has a 5" dia.
circle holder, from 1/4" rod and is 14" tall
- This will accommodate standard 4"
Glass Jar candle.
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ou also
will receive a paper on the History of the Amish
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Item Number
WIC8
Price: $8.50
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Amish
Hand Made Wrought Iron 4" Jar Candle Star Sconce
5" x
14"
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Made from Wrought Iron 4" Jar
Star Topped Sconce 5" x 14"
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Fabricated using sheet metal
with a beautiful flat black finish
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The holder has a 5" dia.
circle holder, from 1/4" rod and is 14" tall
- This will accommodate standard 4"
Glass Jar candle.
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ou also will receive a
Paper
on the history of
the Amish
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Item Number
WIC10
Price: $9.50
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Amish Hand Made Wrought Iron 3 Votive Candle Holder -
Star 9" High
11" Wide x 3" Deep
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Item Number
WIC11
Price: $9.75
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FERRIS WHEEL VOTIVE
TABLE TOP CANDLE HOLDER
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One Each
Ferris Wheel Table Top Candle Holder
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Fabricated
using 1/4" round steel rod with a beautiful flat
black finish.
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The holder
has a Ferris Wheel Design an is approximately 7"
tall x 4" wide.
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The round
holder will accommodate many different styles,
of the standard votive glass cups.
(See the pictures)
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You also
will receive a paper with a brief history
about the Amish
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Item Number
WIC12
Price: $7.95
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Votive Wall Candle
Heart Sconce
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Wrought Iron Votive Wall Candle Heart Sconce 3" deep x
4" wide x 7" tall
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One Each
Votive Wall Candle Heart Sconce
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Fabricated
using 1/4" round steel rod with a beautiful flat
black finish.
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The holder
has a Heart Design an is approximately 7"
tall x 4" wide.
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The round
holder will accommodate many different styles,
of the standard votive glass cups.
(See the pictures)
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You also
will receive a paper with a brief history
about the Amish
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Item Number
WIC13
Price: $7.95
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Votive Wall Candle
STAR Sconce
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Wrought Iron Votive Wall Candle Star Sconce 3" deep x
4" wide x 7" tall
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One Each
Votive Wall Candle Star Sconce
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Fabricated
using 1/4" round steel rod with a beautiful flat
black finish.
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The holder
has a Star Design an is approximately 7"
tall x 4" wide.
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The round
holder will accommodate many different styles,
of the standard votive glass cups.
(See the pictures)
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You also
will receive a paper with a brief history
about the Amish
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Item Number
WIC14
Price: $6.95
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Votive
Candle Heart Table Holder
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Wrought Iron
Votive
Candle Heart Table Holder
5" x 5" x 2-1/4"
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One Each
Wrought Iron
Votive
Candle Heart Table Holder
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Fabricated
using 1/4" round steel rod with a beautiful flat
black finish.
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The holder
has a Star Design an is approximately
5" x 5" x 2-1/4" high.
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The round
holder will accommodate many different styles,
of the standard votive glass cups.
(See the pictures)
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You also
will receive a paper with a brief history
about the Amish
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Item Number
WIC15
Price: $14.50
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Votive Candle Bridge
Holds
5 Votive Cups
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Votive
Candle Bridge Holds 5 Votive Cups 19"W x 5"T x 4-1/2"D
Fabricated
using 1/4" round steel rod with a beautiful flat
black finish.
The holder
has a Bridge Design an is approximately
19" wide x 5" high x 4-1/2" deep.
The round
holder will accommodate many different styles,
of the standard votive glass cups.
(See the pictures)
You also
will receive a paper with a brief history
about the Amish
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Item Number
WIC17
Price: $28.75
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7 Pillar Candle Holder
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Iron Fireplace 7 Pillar Candle
Holder.
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Fabricated using 1/4" round steel
rod with a beautiful flat black finish.
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The holder has 7 removable flat
Candle Holder bases for ease of cleaning, 4-1/2"
in dia.
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The Base it's self is 21" wide x
6-1/2" deep.
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When the Candle Holders are put
on the rods the over all dimensions are;
24-1/2" wide x 11" deep x 10" high
(at the tallest pillar).
- Will fit any size standard
fireplace opening.
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Can be used in the Fireplace with
the Damper closed.
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Can be used in the Fireplace with
the Log Holder pushed back (Close the flew.)
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Can be used in front of the
Fireplace.
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You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish
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Item Number
WIC18
Price: $8.25
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Votive Table Center
Display
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Votive Table Center
Display Holds 4 Votive Cups: Amish Blacksmith Forged in
USA
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One each Amish
Blacksmith Hand Crafted Votive Table Center Piece
holds 4 votive candle cups.
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Fabricated using 1/4"
round steel rod with a beautiful flat black finish.
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The holder has a eye
pleasing 3 swooping curves on the bottom to hold 3
votive cups and offers good stability and one center
cup.
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The center cup holder
is raised 2 1/4" above the bottom three, for an
elegant design.
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The overall
dimensions are approximately 5" tall with out the
cups and fits into a 9" circle.
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I will include a
paper about the Amish People.
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No candle cups
come with this item. The postage would increase more
than the glass cups are worth. The candle cups may
be purchase just about in any craft, gift or
department retail store.
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Item Number
WIC19
Price: $27.50
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Wrought Iron
Votive Tree
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Amish Hand Made
Wrought Iron Votive Tree
9 Votive Cups
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One each Amish
Blacksmith Hand Crafted
Votive Tree, 9 Votive Cups.
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Fabricated using 1/4"
round steel rod with a beautiful flat black finish.
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The 9 Votive cup holder
is 12" T x 12" D, 3-3/4"
base, 5/8" ring to hang if you wish from a
chandelier or a Sheppard's hook.
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I will include a
paper about the Amish People.
This is by far the most elegant piece
that I sell, by in opinion. Put this in the center of
your table and your are set for a very relaxing dinner
or a great dinner party.
This piece also can be hung from the ceiling with a
chain or on a indoor or outdoor Shepherd's' Hook. It's
uses are endless. What a great Gift.
The holders fit most standard votive candle jars that
can be purchased at just about any type of gift or
department store.
If you have a romantic night with this then pop a cork
for me ! |
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Item Number
WIC20
Price: $18.50
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Hanging
Humming Bird
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Hanging Humming Bird
<----To
the left my son-in-law hand painted this and coated
it with an outdoor clear coating and it has been on
display in my Garden now for about 5 years.
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Item Number
WIC23
Price: $9.99
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Wrought Iron Star
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This wrought Iron Star
lays into a 24" square. It's
height is approximately 23". The rod is 1/4" in
diameter and all is finished with an outdoor satin
black finish.
Decorative stars have different meanings to different
people. As the use of stars as year-round décor has
spread throughout the country, the meaning for most
people is simply an appealing decoration for their
homes. The Moravian star has religious meaning,
indicating the beginning of Advent. You are less likely
to find the Moravian star hanging as decoration, though
there are still Moravian communities today with stars
displayed on their porch year-round. Pagans celebrating
winter solstice will also display a five- pointed star.
The individual points represent earth, air, fire, water
and spirit.
This
is what I did with the STAR, I purchased 50 led solar
powered lights
(Available on EBay with USA and Asian Importers) then I
wrapped and tied the lights using small dark plastic
wire ties available just about any hardware store. If
you tie five lights on each leg of the star as shown it
will turn out just perfect spacing. I mounted the solar
cell to the eave of my house, so that it faced south and
as high as possible and directly above the Star. Now I
have a year round Star glowing at night with (green
energy) power from the Sun. |
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Item Number
WIC24
Price: $19.75
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Two Wine
Bottle and
Wine Glasses Holder
(Wall Mount)
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Two
Wine Bottle and Wine Glasses Holder
- One each Amish Blacksmith Hand
Crafted Wine Rack. Dimensions: 18" Tall x 12-1/2"
Wide x 5-3/4" Deep
(Without Wine Bottles and Glasses)
Grape Bunch design on
top.
Holds two bottles of wine and two
wine glasses
Fabricated using Heavy Duty
1/4"round steel rod with a beautiful satin flat
black finish.
Two mounting holes, fasteners
required not included.
I will include a paper about the
Amish People.
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Item Number
WIC25
Price: $28.95
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Wrought Iron Dinner Bell
VERY LOUD!!!!
CLICK ABOVE TO HEAR
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Wrought Iron Dinner Bell
If you value
family dinners here’s a beautiful way to bring the whole
family running. The traditional triangle bell was used
on Western ranches and out on the trail. When it was
time to chow down (eat), the bell was rung and everyone
heard it and came running. In today's rush and hurry
world, wouldn’t it be nice to hear the sounds of an old
fashion chuck wagon triangle to be music to your ears?
No more shouting that dinner is waiting. Now you can
have your own full size Wrought Iron Dinner Triangle
Bell and call the gang in to dinner. This classic
triangle Cowboy/Country bell hangs from a wall mounted
bracket then suspended by a piece of leather then hooked
to the triangular bell, the ringer hangs on the end of
the bracket (The leather between the bracket and the
bell is necessary so that the ringer can resonate a loud
pure tone). The wrought iron bell has a powder black
iron finish and is hand crafted in Lancaster County, PA
by an Amish Blacksmith and all materials are made in the
USA. Looking for Western décor to create a cowboy theme,
south west decor', country living or just to use to call
all in for dinner this is it! Yelling will be
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Item Number
WIC26
Price: $11.75
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Star
Hanging Bird Feeder
Leave
fruit out for migrating wild birds. Cut oranges and
apples in half and place them on a hanging Citrus Bird
Feeder where birds can get to them. Berries, melons and
bananas are other good fruits to leave out for robins,
bluebirds, woodpeckers, warblers, sparrows. |
Star
Hanging Bird Feeder
- Amish Hand Made Wrought Iron
Star
Hanging Bird Feeder 12" Wide x 15" Tall
Feeding Wild Birds and Doves
Feeding
wild birds and doves helps these wild creatures get
through the winter months when other food sources are
scarce. During the spring and summer, you are helping
to provide birds with easy access to food to feed their
babies. You do not have to spend a fortune to feed wild
birds. A couple feeders and some inexpensive birdseed is
all you need.
Purchase a hanging citrus bird feeder. Hang your bird
feeder near a window or attach it to a pole that you can
stake near your home. Many wild birds will feed out of
any standard hanging or platform seed feeder, but
goldfinches and chickadees prefer tube feeders where
they can avoid competition with bigger birds.
Cut
an orange, grapefruit, apple or other fruit in half
pierce using the spear that comes with the Citrus feeder
to poke holes in the sides mount the fruit into the
center of the feeder. Hang near a window so that you may
enjoy our feathered friends.
Choose birdseed based on what types of birds you want to
attract. Many wild birds, including mourning doves, feed
on sunflower seeds, safflower seed and thistle seeds.
Mixes, such as millet, also attract many different kinds
of birds. |
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Item Number
WIC27
Price: $11.75
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Heart
Hanging Bird Feeder
Leave
fruit out for migrating wild birds. Cut oranges and
apples in half and place them on a hanging Citrus Bird
Feeder where birds can get to them. Berries, melons and
bananas are other good fruits to leave out for robins,
bluebirds, woodpeckers, warblers, sparrows. |
Heart
Hanging Bird Feeder
- Amish Hand Made Wrought Iron
Heart
Hanging Bird Feeder
12" Wide x 15" Tall
Feeding Wild Birds and Doves
Feeding
wild birds and doves helps these wild creatures get
through the winter months when other food sources are
scarce. During the spring and summer, you are helping
to provide birds with easy access to food to feed their
babies. You do not have to spend a fortune to feed wild
birds. A couple feeders and some inexpensive birdseed is
all you need.
Purchase a hanging citrus bird feeder. Hang your bird
feeder near a window or attach it to a pole that you can
stake near your home. Many wild birds will feed out of
any standard hanging or platform seed feeder, but
goldfinches and chickadees prefer tube feeders where
they can avoid competition with bigger birds.
Cut
an orange, grapefruit, apple or other fruit in half
pierce using the spear that comes with the Citrus feeder
to poke holes in the sides mount the fruit into the
center of the feeder. Hang near a window so that you may
enjoy our feathered friends.
Choose birdseed based on what types of birds you want to
attract. Many wild birds, including mourning doves, feed
on sunflower seeds, safflower seed and thistle seeds.
Mixes, such as millet, also attract many different kinds
of birds. |
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Item Number
WIC28
Price: $11.75
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Bird Design Hanging Bird Feeder
Leave fruit out for migrating wild birds. Cut oranges
and apples in half and place them on a hanging Citrus
Bird Feeder where birds can get to them. Berries, melons
and bananas are other good fruits to leave out for
robins, bluebirds, woodpeckers, warblers, sparrows. |
Bird Design
Hanging Bird Feeder
- Amish Hand Made Wrought Iron
Bird Design
Hanging Bird Feeder
12" Wide x 15" Tall
Feeding Wild Birds and Doves
Feeding
wild birds and doves helps these wild creatures get
through the winter months when other food sources are
scarce. During the spring and summer, you are helping
to provide birds with easy access to food to feed their
babies. You do not have to spend a fortune to feed wild
birds. A couple feeders and some inexpensive birdseed is
all you need.
Purchase a hanging citrus bird feeder. Hang your bird
feeder near a window or attach it to a pole that you can
stake near your home. Many wild birds will feed out of
any standard hanging or platform seed feeder, but
goldfinches and chickadees prefer tube feeders where
they can avoid competition with bigger birds.
Cut
an orange, grapefruit, apple or other fruit in half
pierce using the spear that comes with the Citrus feeder
to poke holes in the sides mount the fruit into the
center of the feeder. Hang near a window so that you may
enjoy our feathered friends.
Choose birdseed based on what types of birds you want to
attract. Many wild birds, including mourning doves, feed
on sunflower seeds, safflower seed and thistle seeds.
Mixes, such as millet, also attract many different kinds
of birds. |
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Item Number
WIC29
Price: $13.75
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Pineapple Paper Towel Holder
The base and rod unscrews to
allow a roll of towels to be inserted.
You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish.
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Item Number
WIC30
Price: $13.75
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Star Paper Towel Holder
The base and rod unscrews to
allow a roll of towels to be inserted.
You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish.
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Item Number
WIC31
Price: $9.25
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Star Tea Light Holder
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One each Amish Blacksmith Hand
Crafted Table Star Tea Light Holder.
Fabricated using 1/4" round steel rod with a
beautiful flat black finish, with the candle tea light holder in the
center. The overall dimensions are
approximately
11" tall x 9" wide, with
a dome base.
The
holder has a star shaped pattern (Prosperity).
You may also use
the battery powered tea lights.
You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish.
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Item Number
WIC32
Price: $19.25
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Horse and Buggy Napkin Holder
Finished with a attractive and durable
satin black
outdoor finish, which can be painted any color you
may wish.
You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish.
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Item Number
WIC33
Price: $19.25
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Light House Napkin Holder
- One each Amish Blacksmith Hand
Crafted
Amish Light House Napkin Holder
Fabricated
from rugged steel plate, size:
6-1/2" long x 9-1/4" high x
2" wide.
Finished with a attractive and durable
satin black
outdoor finish, which can be painted any color you
may wish.
You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish.
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Item Number
WIC34
Price: $19.25
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Eagle Napkin Holder
- One each Amish Blacksmith Hand
Crafted
Amish Eagle Napkin Holder Fabricated
from rugged steel plate, size:
5-1/2" long x 5-1/2" high x
2" wide.
Finished with a attractive and durable
satin black
outdoor finish, which can be painted any color you
may wish.
You also will receive a paper
with a brief history about the Amish.
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