Orchid Collectibles

[ronaldhanko]

Is there any interest in a forum on orchid collectibles. I've found that people who grow orchids usually end up with any number of orchid collectibles as well - books, stamps, glassware, trophies from shows. Perhaps some would like to show them or talk about them.

[Chubidubi]

Sounds interesting to me. I collect orchid books (newest hobby).

[cb977]

I've made this thread a "sticky" so it will always be at the top of the list here in the Orchid Lounge.

I collect framed orchid photographs which are set up on my desk and on the walls around me in the room with the computer

I also have the orchid/parakeet statue collection form Danbury Mint. I'll post some pictures of them tomorrow

What do you collect, Ronald?

[camille1585]

Since I live in an ugly dorm room, I 'collect' orchid pics I really like to print and stick on my walls. Most of the pics are Mauro's (yes, I checked with him, he is OK with my collection!) It sure brightens up the room and I love looking at it. I have one wall pretty much covered!

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by cb977

I've made this thread a "sticky" so it will always be at the top of the list here in the Orchid Lounge.

I collect framed orchid photographs which are set up on my desk and on the walls around me in the room with the computer

I also have the orchid/parakeet statue collection form Danbury Mint. I'll post some pictures of them tomorrow

What do you collect, Ronald?

We have a collection of orchid books, including some antiquarian books, a large collection of orchid stamps and coins, and quite a bit of glassware collected over the years, most of it from shows.

[Ranchnanny]

Hi Ron I think that's a good idea. I don't have much of anything with orchids except a gift given to me by my daughter. Check out the

It's an orchid made out of soap......

Sheridan

[ronaldhanko]

That's one I've not seen.

[cb977]

Camille, great idea for sprucing up a room!

Sheridan, that's a beautiful soap! If I saw those in a store, I wouldn't be able to resist them

[ronaldhanko]

f you're interested in collecting orchid glassware, Heisey Company put out a whole set of orchid glassware years ago. The pic is a sample that was given as a trophy at a local orchid society show. Pieces can be picked up at glassware dealers, on Ebay, etc.

[Hedge]

I was given a gold coloured pin for scarves etc. in the shape of an orchid - I think it's probably a catt type of flower.