American Greyhound Pickers

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This charming Greyhound Butter Dish was a Christmas Gift! The history of a piece like this intrigues me, as you can't help but wonder what estate collection it came from, and whose table it graced. An Era gone by, where throwing a tub of Parkay on the dinner table just wouldn't do.
I absolutely LOVE it, and I'm so very lucky the giver "Picked" me to give it to!

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AMERICAN GREYHOUND PICKERS

This is "GREYT" piece .... even though I'm not exactly sure what it's for - lol.. It's a black cast iron firebox door or something along those lines. Those are brackets at the top  ~ Whatever it went on, it must have been nice ... that's a pretty sharp greyhound cast into it.. Haven't the slightest clue where I "picked" it from or how old it is, but the minute I spotted it, I knew it was a DEFINITE MUST HAVE!

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AMERICAN GREYHOUND PICKERS

One of the more fun posts that I'd like to do on a regular basis on this blog is going to be mirrored after the TV show American Pickers .... except... we only pick .... you guessed it ..... GREYHOUND STUFF! Hence the name, American Greyhound Pickers.

Many of us have greyhound related antiques, wall art, china, nick-knacks,  porcelain pieces, or statues that we've picked up along the way. Whether it's been in an antique mall, or something found at a garage sale, when you find something old and unusual with a greyhound on it, you know you just have to own it!
When you're amongst greyhound lovers, sharing the piece is just as much fun as finding it, so, the purpose of these posts will be a chance to share in photo's the neat greyhound items that we've collected.
It occurred to me as I was preparing for this announcement that because some people are always interested in adding to their greyhound collections, and some folks may actually  be looking to decrease theirs,  as an added twist, I thought it might be fun that if it happens to be a piece that you no longer have an interest in owning and would like to sell, simply write "AVAILABLE FOR PICKING"  in the email that includes a photo of the item. Include a description of the item, anything you might know about it, and your contact information. I will then post the picture of the item (not your name) under the "American Greyhound Pickers" category. If another reader here at Iowagreyhounds happens to spot something they are interested in PICKING, they can email me, and I will then hook up the seller with the buyer.
If you just want to showcase your item and have no interest in selling it, just write in the email, "JUST SHARING, NOT FOR PICKING".
At some point, if a Picking does happen frequently enough, I'd like to arrange to have a small portion of the sale go to one of the Iowa Greyhound Adoption Programs. What better way to top off a great exchange!!  Remember, the more unique, unusual, or old the piece is, the better!
Sharing one of my "greyt" finds,  I thought I'd start off with a piece that I think is one of  my most unusual ... just a little greyhound trinket really, a genuine pewter cup with a greyhound silhouette handle.  I found it about 25 years ago, shortly after Bluffs Run opened, at the Kanesville Boulevard Antique Mall in Council Bluffs. I wish I knew how old it is, or where it was made, but I don't. It's not for picking, but if I was picking around in your stuff and I found it, I'd definitely want to own it!

Email photos of your Greyt Picks for sharing or picking to iowagreyhounds@aol.com -  (Future posts in this category won't have this long explanation, just a link to this post)