{"title":"Collection One","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCollection One is an assortment of objects found with vintage typography. Collected in and around the North \u0026amp; Southeast Coast of the United States. In collaboration with Sara York Grimshaw, each object is paired with a dried arrangement foraged from native plants from Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"object-01","title":"Snow White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis antique wooden children's table and matching stool set, finished in a weathered green painted pine, stands as a delightful specimen of early 20th-century folk art. The surfaces are adorned with a hand-painted alphabet and a numeric sequence from 0 to 9, all rendered in charming script typography. Bearing the whimsical title \"Snow-White,\" the set exemplifies the primitive allure of American folk art, transforming a humble, functional piece of furniture into an object of unique character and hand-lettered beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49261029818654,"sku":"","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/SnowWhite_Stool_54534f74-3a8b-460c-b6f5-03cf24c3b1fb.jpg?v=1782324542"},{"product_id":"object-02","title":"Virol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDating back to its development in 1899 by the Bovril Company at their Old Street factory in London, this antique Victorian-era stoneware jar served as an advertising vessel for \"Virol.\" A 20th-century British nutritional supplement, Virol featured an experimental, molasses-like formula, a thick, sweet preparation composed of ox rib, calf bone marrow, egg, lemon syrup, and malt extract. The beige ceramic crock is adorned with a script and san serif typography, illuminating the product as \"The Ideal Food\" for \"Children \u0026amp; Invalids.\" Commonly used by Victorian and early Edwardian chemists, these pots were designed with a wide mouth to facilitate the easy scooping of the dense, fortified malt extract.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49317813485854,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/Virol_Detail_77dba13b-cbaf-4f2d-9d56-2269374fefab.jpg?v=1782324609"},{"product_id":"sandbank","title":"Sand Bank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn unusual and imaginative take on functional storage, this antique galvanized metal box serves as a monument to self-taught artistry and wit. Bearing the title \"Sand Bank,\" the container features hand-painted folk art lettering alongside a spirited depiction of Uncle Sam. The primitive typography—detailing \"ABSTRACTS \u0026amp; NOTES MORTGAGES\"—provides a charming look at how its original owners personalized the organization of their domestic records. It is a humble, everyday object transformed by character and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724788404510,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/SandBank_back_4a838db8-6651-47ed-a0fd-39abff5394a2.jpg?v=1782324653"},{"product_id":"reef-dining","title":"Reef Dining","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA spirited artifact of 1950s leisure, this hand-painted ceramic novelty ashtray captures the charming spirit of mid-century whimsy. Its cream glazed form is punctuated by geometric red accents and spirited, hand-lettered typography. ‘Reef Dining’ appears on the front and ‘Far Horizons’ the reverse. Reminiscent of the sought-after charm found in brands like Holt Howard Pixieware, this object is a classic example of stylized novelty ceramics produced in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724800954654,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/FarHorizon_Detail4_bd5ae559-f74d-416a-a051-ee22ea3215a8.jpg?v=1782324737"},{"product_id":"quick-cooker","title":"Grimwades “Quick-Cooker”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn example of Edwardian culinary ingenuity, hailing from 1911 England. This antique ironstone vessel features sage green transfer-ware lettering, which serves as a canvas for period-specific typography and technical guidance. As a functional example of the domestic kitchen, it was engineered to steam puddings and hearty stews within a boiling water bath. The stoneware form proudly displays its 1911 patent and the prestige of a London-awarded Gold Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724807311646,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/QuickCooker_Detail3_8e570a08-3c0a-466b-b130-f75c16954876.jpg?v=1782324852"},{"product_id":"potted-meat","title":"F. Crampton’s Potted Meat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn antique ironstone vessel from F. Crampton’s of Southport served as both a practical container and a tactile billboard for their \"Home Made Potted Meat.\" The stoneware form is distinguished by original brown transfer typography, specifically noting the contents were crafted from \"English Meat Only\" and were \"Specially Suited to Invalids and Aged Persons.\" A representation of Victorian and Edwardian era craftsmanship, these vessels were once considered disposable objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724832608542,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/PottedMeat_Detail_f5a22aca-b146-4ee2-b916-adf960da6c3b.jpg?v=1782324420"},{"product_id":"cassis-quenot-dijon","title":"Cassis Quenot Dijon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA turn-of-the-century relic of French bistro culture, this ceramic match striker is a tactile piece of history. The spool-shaped form is adorned with original advertising for a Dijon-based liqueur house, specifically commemorating the Turin 1902 exhibition. This storied event, the Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna (First International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Art), served as the global stage for Stile Liberty (Art Nouveau) and remains a definitive moment of the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59507569721630,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/MatchStriker1.jpg?v=1782325127"},{"product_id":"bonal-gentiane-quina","title":"Bonal Gentiane Quina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDating back to the late 1800s, this ceramic match striker is a tangible piece of French bistro culture designed for Bonal Gentiane Quina, a classic French aperitif wine created in 1865. Known as \"ouvre l'appétit\" (key to the appetite). The white porcelain form is punctuated by original advertising in a vibrant red-orange, with a base featuring a textured surface, thoughtfully integrated for striking matches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59507573031198,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/MatchStricker2-1.jpg?v=1782325036"},{"product_id":"chypre-quinquin","title":"Chypre-Quinquin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA relic of the French Belle Époque, this antique ceramic match striker served as both a functional tool and a tactile advertisement within the bustling bistro culture. The ceramic form is distinguished by original typography for CHYPRE - QUINQUIN, a brand of quinquina, an aromatized tonic wine infused with cinchona bark and pays homage to the merchant Paul PETIT AUXERRE, a distiller and purveyor from the town of Auxerre in the heart of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59507575161118,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/MatchStriker3-13.jpg?v=1782324976"},{"product_id":"old-boone","title":"Old Boone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA relic of the pre-Prohibition era, this \"pinched back\" bar bottle from Louisville dates to the turn of the century, serving as a piece of  American tavern history. Known as \"back-of-the-bar\" bottles (BoBB), these vessels were used as tokens of appreciation, gifts presented by distillers and wholesalers to their most valued saloon and restaurant customers. Crafted from fine glass, the bottle is distinguished by angular, gilt-filled typography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chance Encounters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59507578339614,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/files\/OldBoone_4.jpg?v=1782324898"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8988\/9822\/collections\/VerticleHero_Cropped__again_1.jpg?v=1784756233","url":"https:\/\/chance-encounters.sdcopartners.com\/collections\/collection-01.oembed","provider":"Chance Encounters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}