BCC Church Store

Church Store
Bolton Congregational Church
228 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, CT 06043

Our Church Store has many beautiful items for sale, including quilts, jewelry, glassware, and other decorative and collectible items. Some of our items are pictured below. All items are either handcrafted or donated by church members and friends who are very generous and are willing to share their gifts of creativity or other resources to support this fundraiser.

Many items fall into the “vintage” category. We post photos when we can and attempt to make accurate descriptions to keep you informed as to what is new and of interest.

The store, located within the Education Building behind the church, is open these days:

Sunday mornings, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday mornings, 10 am to 3 pm
First and third Thursdays, 6 pm to 8 pm (April through December)

If you are interested in more information about items for sale, please send an email to Lynn at BCC.chrchstr@gmail.com, or call Lynn at 860-643-6788. PLEASE NOTE: We ship only to US destinations; shipping charges are at additional cost; please call for shipping information.

In addition to the items below, we also invite you to view these special items for sale:

Prayer Box Bracelets (click here) -- Unique and beautiful bracelets made with tumbled chips of natural gemstones; each bracelet has a special meaning and message.
Collector Plates (click here ) -- A variety of beautiful collectable plates at great prices.
Vintage Feedsacks (click here) -- Feedsacks from the 1930s-1950s that are printed with floral designs, stripes, novelty prints, etc., and valued by quilters and collectors.
Dept 56 Village Pieces (click here) -- An assortment of Christmas collectibles.
Christmas Ornaments (click here) -- Keepsake Christmas ornaments.

Michael Cohen Turtle Tile. Turtle with Sun overhead design. 6" x 6" with four protective rubber pads and hanging hook on the back, making it useful as both a trivet and a wall hanging. Original “HOT-PLATE TILE” label on the reverse and stamped with MICHAEL COHEN 2006. Michael Cohen worked as a professional potter for 48 years when he began making tiles in 1997. His line of tiles became so popular that he had to dedicate all of his time to it. All of his tiles have original stamp designs hand-pressed into the clay. They are glazed in a brilliant blue and highlighted with molten glass. We have found these tiles selling from $24-$32. OUR PRICE: $18.	Michael Cohen 2006 Butterfly Tile. 6" x 6" with four protective rubber pads and hanging hook on the back, making it useful as both a trivet and a wall hanging. Original “HOT-PLATE TILE” label on the reverse and stamped with MICHAEL COHEN 2006. Michael Cohen worked as a professional potter for 48 years when he began making tiles in 1997. His line of tiles became so popular that he had to dedicate all of his time to it. All of his tiles have original stamp designs hand-pressed into the clay. They are glazed in a brilliant blue and highlighted with molten glass. We have found these tiles selling from $24-$32. OUR PRICE: $18.
BSK "My Fair Lady Hat” pin #3. This pin is from the series produced by BSK after the movie. It is a white hat that’s crown is surrounded by pink, red and white enameled flowers, leaves and a red ribbon. It has clear rhinestones in the center of some of the flowers. On the reverse it is signed BSK with a plaque that reads "My Fair Lady." The back is goldtone. It is new in its original packaging with the original hangtag and price tag. We have found the pins in this series selling for $40-$68. Originally priced at $35; SALE PRICE: $25.	Michael Cohen Quarter Moon Tile. Quarter moon with stars. 6" x 6" with four protective rubber pads and hanging hook on the back, making it useful as both a trivet and a wall hanging. Original “HOT-PLATE TILE” label on the reverse and stamped with MICHAEL COHEN 2006. Michael Cohen worked as a professional potter for 48 years when he began making tiles in 1997. His line of tiles became so popular that he had to dedicate all of his time to it. All of his tiles have original stamp designs hand-pressed into the clay. They are glazed in a brilliant blue and highlighted with molten glass. We have found these tiles selling from $24-$32. OUR PRICE: $18.
BSK "My Fair Lady Hat” pin. This pin is from the series produced by BSK after the movie. It is a white hat that’s crown is surrounded by pink, red and white enameled flowers and leaves with clear rhinestones in the center of some of the flowers. On the reverse it is signed BSK with a plaque that reads "My Fair Lady." The back is goldtone. It is new in its original packaging with the original hangtag and price tag. We have found the pins in this series selling for $40-$68. Originally priced at $35; SALE PRICE: $25.	BSK "My Fair Lady Hat” pin. This pin is from the series produced by BSK after the movie. It is a gold-tone straw hat that’s crown is surrounded by a row of clear rhinestones and it has an enameled rose with stem and leaves on the brim with a small pearl. On the reverse it is signed BSK with a plaque that reads "My Fair Lady." The back is goldtone. It is new in its original packaging with the original hangtag and price tag. We have found the pins in this series selling for $40-$68. Originally priced at $35; SALE PRICE: $25.
Napier Minnie Mouse Pin – Goldtone, excellent condition with box. Originally priced at $30. OUR PRICE: $20.	Napier rhinestone and enamel Minnie Mouse Pin – In the original box, top is marked in gold letters “Exclusive Disney Collection.” The original price on the box is $30. OUR PRICE: $20
Kenneth Lane black enamel ladybug pin with rhinestone spots. It is about 1 1/2" long and has a slit where the wings spread, which allows the color of your clothing to show through. It is very nice and dressy. Made by Kenneth Lane. Research info: "Kenneth Lane Jewelry is well known for being large, daring, flashy, imaginative, and fun. It is also known to be worn by the "rich and famous" and his "pearls" have been worn by royalty. He has created unique designs for Jackie Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Vreeland, and Audrey Hepburn. He is probably most well known for his three-strand faux pearl necklace worn by Barbara Bush to her husband's inaugural ball. Some say that Duchess of Windsor is buried in the jeweled belt he created for her. His pieces are now considered by many as collectable as precious gems, with vintage pieces selling at Christie's and Sotheby's and Doyle New York." Originally priced at $25. SALE PRICE $18.
Quilt #101. This quilt measures 32" x 43" good size for a child hand quilted cross hatching.. the reverse fabric is flannel - blue and pink rose. This item is pieced by Nancy Keuler and hand quilted by Lynn Ralston. Priced at $30.	Quilt #103. This 32" x 43" quilt was pieced by Nancy Keuler and is hand tied. It has a very lively sunflower and bees backing. would make a nice throw for the family room. Priced at $25.
Quilt #105. Lots of blue/black/pink in this quilt.. figures of flamingos.. backing is mottled blue flannel, soft and warm. It measures 32" x 43" It was pieced by Nancy Keuler and cross hatched hand quilted by Lynn Ralston. Priced at $30.	Quilt #113. This duck themed quilt measures 35" x 44" and is bright and colorful. It was hand pieced by Nancy Keuler and hand quilted by Lynn Ralston. Backing is a blue/green fabric with a pattern that suggests motion. Priced at $30.
Quilt #106. This quilt measures 42" x 56". Nice colors - bright and cheery. It is tied and made by Nancy Keuler. Originally priced at $30. SALE PRICE $20.	Quilt #109. This ensemble would make a beautiful baby gift for that special someone. It is a crocheted blanket and pillow made of granny squares in a nice shade of yellow with various pastel colors. The blanket measures 36" x 48", and the pillow measures 9" x 13". Made by Reta Edwards. SALE PRICE $25.
Quilt #102. Stack and Slash quilt in greens, browns and yellows, with blue print reverse. Cotton fabrics, 39" x 50", bears in frontier setting (i.e. covered wagons, tents, campfire). Pieced by Nancy Keuler, hand-quilted by Lynn Ralston. Originally priced at $75. SALE PRICE $55.
NAO by lladro Angel #1261. NAO porcelain angel holding a bird (looks like a dove). The bottom reads "Handmade in Spain by Lladro DAISA 1996." There are several other marks inscribed in the bisque. Also, the NAO trademark is printed on the bottom. This is a beautiful angel, such a pleasure to look at! He is approx. 9 1/2" tall. Originally sold for $85. Please request additional photos if you are interested in this piece. SALE PRICE $50.	Seraphin Classic Ariel "Heavens Shining Star." 1997 (retired). Limited Edition #7BB1413. Label reads “1996 Exclusively by Roman, Inc.” Approx. 12" high. Stone Resin Mix. We have found this item selling for between $99.95 and $275. Originally priced at $60. SALE PRICE $40.
"Tonquin" Bone Dish. Royal Staffordshire Dinnerware by Claris Cliff. Made in England. 6 1/2" long x 2 3/4" wide. Green flowers and scene, no trim, excellent condition. OUR PRICE: $8.	Precious Moments, "MY HEART IS EXPOSED WITH LOVE,” 1988. Samuel A. Butcher - All rights reserved worldwide - Licencee Enesco Corp. - #520624" - eyeglass mark (This mark has been used in their 1998 production year with the inspirational meaning “20 years and the vision is still the same.”) Precious Moments began using a different mark each year on the bottom of their collectible figurines in the middle of 1981 with each mark symbolizing an inspirational message. This figurine (Nurse x-raying) is in very good condition, 5 3/4" H x 5 3/4" W x 3" D (approx.) Retired in 1999. No box. Found selling between $30 used and $88 new with box. OUR PRICE: $28.
Folkmanis Toad Hand Puppet. Mud-colored, warty and spotty, movable mouth, floppy legs that stretch and fold. 10" long, 12" wide, 6" tall. 9.9 oz. Still has the original tag. Many of the Folkmanis puppets have appeared in movies and/or on TV. The toad hand puppet was in the opening scene of “Flirting with Disaster” (1996). New from the Folkmanis site, this puppet sells for $23.99. OUR PRICE: $12.	Folkmanis Great Horned Owl hand puppet. This puppet still has its original label. It is in like-new condition. It has movable wings, the head rotates with a handle, and levers make the eyes blink. 9" long, 18" tall, 5" wide. Weighs approx 1 lb. The Folkmanis website states that they are "The Most Innovative, Creative, Puppet Maker in the World!" making puppets since 1976. The Great Horned owl has won many awards: - 2004 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2003 NAPPA Honors - 2003 Nick Jr. Magazine Top 50 Toys - 2003 Parent's Choice Awards Recommended A great gift for any child. The retail price at the Folkmanis site is $49.99. OUR PRICE: $25.
Lenox Vase: "Pink Roses." From the Mother's Day Series. Reads "Limited Edition Mother's Day 1986 Fine Ivory China" with the Lenox mark. It is approximately 8" tall with a gold band around the base and top. We have found this item between $49.99 and $62.99 and quite a bit lower if you want to bid for it on ebay. OUR PRICE: $25.	Signed "ART" vintage Snake Pin. It is coiled, goldtone with deep green enameled diamond shapes along its back and on the top of the head, an enameled forked red tongue, and red rhinestone eyes (looks like an eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake). It is approx 1-1/4" wide by 1-3/4" high. ART manufactured quality costume jewelry in the 1940s to the late 1960s. This is a very nice figural piece in like-new condition. It is pictured in the book Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Caroll, pg 243. We have found this piece selling between $55 and $92. OUR PRICE: $50.
Waterford Fine Flatware. Celtic Braid pattern (brushed steel with gold braid). We have one 18/10 Stainless Steel 5-piece place setting. We believe this to be a discontinued pattern. On the box it reads "Waterford and the Seahorse design are registered trademarks of Waterford Wedgwood under license by Reed & Barton Silversmiths." It looks to have been sold at an outlet for $29.99 and we have found it on Replacements.com with the individual pieces replacement prices equaling $38 for the five pieces. OUR PRICE: $15.