Grasping at Straws. . . .

which is what you'll want to do when you see these sparking sterling silver drinking straws from the esteemed Tiffany and Company (Next-to-New has a set of four!). Each comes with its original Tiffany blue cloth bag.

Each straw is also stamped on one end "Sterling" and "Tiffany & Co." We have all heard how bad disposable plastic straws are for the environment, as they are non-biodegradable, not recyclable, end up in waterways and the ocean, and endanger wildlife. These shimmering sterling silver straws are reusable  and therefore a very classy to do your bit for the environment!

All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!

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Sacred Music

This is an antique vellum page of music, most likely from an antiphonary, a book of music used for religious services. The verse is from Mark:8-9, when Jesus is anointed at Bethany. When onlookers rebuke a woman for anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, Jesus defends the woman's act. The Latin translates as, She has anticipated anointing my body for burial. Verily, I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached through the world, what she has done. . . . 

The vellum is handwritten on both sides. It features square notes, known as "quadratic notation," and the music is written on four lines or staves, rather than the more modern five lines. The words would have been chanted without musical accompaniment. Although dating this particular page is difficult, the use of Latin, the square notes, and the four staves are typical of the medieval period. With Easter approaching, this framed antique manuscript would make an unusual and appropriate gift.

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We Have Time on Our Hands. . . .

. . . quite literally, in fact. Next-to-New currently has an offer a cadre of handsome vintage and antique clocks. 

And if you want to dance the hours away, we have this electric ballerina clock by United Clock Corporation. Founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1931, this company is best known for its novelty figural and animated clocks produced from the 1940s through the 1960s. 

So to paraphrase the old county western song, if you have the money, Next-to-New has the time!

 

Stunning Serigraph

This big and beautiful serigraph with bold blocks of color is by New Orleans artist Ron Picou. Born in the Big Easy in 1940, Picou's art demonstrates his love for his city and the surrounding bayous. 

Entitled "Village Acadien," this 1987 work is numbered 766 out of an edition of 2000.

Picou graduated from John McCrady Art school, and after working for a number of New Orleans advertising and graphics firms, established the Royal Arts Studio. He worked mainly in oils and silkscreen printing, showcasing his skills in drafting and color. Picou's talent and affection for his hometown and its people resulted in his being awarded many commissions for local events, such as designs for the local public broadcasting station and the Crescent City Classic, as well as internationally. His works are found in many private collections and have been exhibited publicly.   

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