View from Hidden Treasures store window

When you visit our Hidden Treasures store, on the square in Metamora, you'll be delighted by the products we carry. But you'll also find the view from our front window, looking out on Metamora Village Park on the Square, to be pleasant too.

This past Saturday, August 25, 2012, there was a lovely wedding in the park.

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Closer Look at the Beaver Dam Wood Walking Sticks

Steven Streight, blog designer of Hidden Treasures,

with hand-carved, beaver dam wood

walking stick purchased from

Hidden Treasures shop.

These unique walking sticks are at the front 

of the store, on the left hand side.

You better get yours before they sell out.

You snooze, you lose.

At the top of the walking stick, 

you can see beaver teeth marks.

Each walking stick is different.

Some have bead work.

All have etchings in the wood.

These walking sticks have character.

You'd be surprised at how light weight they are.

Ideal for long hikes, walking your dog,

and camping trips.

Owning one of these walking sticks

is highly recommended

as a home decor ornament

or a useful tool for those

who walk a lot or spend

a lot of time outdoors.

The day you buy one 

is a big day in your life.

You feel like you've acquired something

that's an intimate part of nature

and hearkens back to pioneering days.

 Convenient leather strap keeps

the walking stick securely in your possession.

Buddy the minpin inspects the new walking stick.

Buddy seems to like the feather tassle.

1870s Square Grand Piano

Here's another unique item in our store today.

According to Michael at Antique Piano Shop, the piano (pictured ABOVE) is made of Brazilian Rosewood and is of the Rococo Victorian Style. 

Brazilian Rosewood is endangered today, and nearly impossible to get. It is very desirable as a result. It appears the piano has had some refurbishing in the past, however the quality of the work looks to be less than the best quality. Restoration work that isn't historically accurate and the best quality can actually hurt the value of a piano like this, not help it. The piano would require a professional, historically accurate restoration in order to be tunable and usable long term -- and thereby worth top dollar.

His shop restores between 8 - 10 pianos at any given time, and stated that people are beginning to realize the actual value of these pianos rather than considering them to be "white elephants". 

Here is an exerpt from their website:

These magnificent instruments were once very popular in both America and Europe during the Victorian era. 

They were produced from about 1850 to about 1880 and were usually hand made with intricately carved rosewood, mahogany, or ebony cabinets. Although quite large in appearance, its tone is very different than contemporary instruments. The square piano sounds reminiscent of the early pianoforte of Mozart's era with a tone that is best described as having a soft, harp like quality.

For the past decade, there has been a growing interest in these instruments. This revival of of the square piano has caused the demand for these instruments to increase significantly, as well as their value.

Any piano this old will require total restoration. Pianos are made of materials that tend to deteriorate over time. Felt, leather and rubber tends to simply break down and rot over the years. Not too many companies specialize in restoring these pianos because a lot of the parts are obsolete and have to be made by hand.

Contemporary piano tuners are not willing to invest the time and attention required to restore these special pianos. 

Unrestored grand square pianos have been selling for approx $2,500 to $3,000 on EBAY or Craig's list. 

If someone is willing to pay to have this piano restored, that would cost between $10000 - $13000, however, after a total frame off professional restoration they often can sell in the $25,000 - $35000 range.

PIANO STOOL: Square Grand pianos did not have piano benches -- it was simply a stool.. (which we do have and will not sell separately).

If you're interested in this piano, CONTACT me right now. Thanks.

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The web address URL is www.hiddentreasures110.com

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It's a convenient, easy to use showcase of our products, and you can order online now. Yes -- we've gone ecommerce, and we want to thank WebDesign309.com for providing such a great job for us.

Candles Display

Here is one display of candles that are available in our Hidden Treasures shop.

We have so many different colors, styles, and scents, you're sure to find one that's perfect for your mood, your decor, or your special occasion.

Why not drop by today and browse all the lovely items?