ST. JOSEPH · ILL.NO. RM
PRIMITIVES · KITCHEN · SMALLS
A wall of wooden cubbies packed with vintage smalls, a tabletop set with pewter and enamelware, and shelves of Ball jars, crocks, and farmhouse kitchen pieces. If you love the look of an old country kitchen, Robin's booth is the place to start digging.
Cubby by cubby
Every cubby holds something different, and every piece wears a hand-written RM tag.
Blue and clear Ball and Atlas jars, bail-top and zinc-lid.
jars · RMPitchers, bean pots, and glazed crocks for the farmhouse shelf.
crocks · RMPewter pitchers and tankards, blue and gray enamelware cups and pans.
pewter · RMCast iron grinders, sifters, mashers, and the gadgets Grandma used.
tools · RMOld spice cans, cigar tins, and lard pails with their labels intact.
tins · RMFigurines, planters, salt and pepper shakers, and little things for a cubby of your own.
smalls · RMBaskets, wooden drying racks, crates, and worn farm pieces.
prims · RMOld hardbacks, collector guides, and framed pieces for the wall.
books · RMThe cubbies change as things sell. Something catch your eye last visit? Ask at the Mercantile counter.
In the middle of the aisle
Robin's space keeps going past the shelves. Her island table in the middle of the booth is set like a farmhouse kitchen: pewter pitchers and a teapot, blue enamel cups and plates, a crock of utensils, and Ball jars. Walk all the way around it.
Robin's booth is inside Mercantile Antiques & Collectibles, 302 Northgate Dr, St. Joseph. Look for the RM tags on the shelves and the island table. Mon–Sat 10–5 · Sun noon–4.