Hello

Originally from NC now in VA. My parents owned an antique store in Rutherfordton NC on the way to Chimney Rock. I have a number of antique pieces in my house and love them dearly. What brought me here is I have a China Cabinet that I know nothing about so looking for information. Will post in the appropriate section. Thanks

--Dan

 

Welcome Dan, and we look forward to your postings!

 

Thank you!

 

Welcome Dan!

 

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Greetings, Dan!

 

Thank you very much.

 

Hi Dan,welcome.

 

Thanks Johnny much appreciated.

 

A big "Welcome" to you Jeepdad. I was curious about Rutherfordton so I found an on-line source of information regarding Rutherfordton. I think some people here may find it interesting.

"At the height of the gold rush in the backcountry of North Carolina, an experienced German metal worker from the Grand Duchy of Baden came to America and settled in Rutherfordton. Christopher Bechtler, Sr., along with his sons Augustus and Charles, as well as a nephew known as Christopher Bechtler, Jr., established a coin-producing operation here that is now recognized as the most successful private mint in the United States history. In July 1831, using hand-crafted dies and a manual press, the Bechtlers began striking coins in two denominations - $2.50 and $5.00. By 1832, the family began striking $1.00 coins which hold the distinction of being the first gold dollars ever created in America." (emphasis added)

This information is from a "history" of Rutherfordton on-line.

 

That is interesting indeed. I lived there 3-4 years when I got out of the USMC with Mom and never heard that before. Thank you.

 

Welcome Dan !! Joy.

 

(Hello, from Black Mountain, NC)!

 

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Hi and WELCOME, Dan!!

 

I'd say "Greetings" but hate to force you to respond again!

 

Hello Aquitaine.

Always enough time to return kindness, all_fakes!

 

welcome aboard

 

Thank you komokwa.