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‘LEAP OF FAITH’ LEADS TO BEAUTIFUL FIND

Some antique collectors travel far and wide to find hidden treasures.

Alex Archbold had one land in his lap almost by accident.

The owner of Curiosity Inc., an antique store in Edmonton, Alberta, received a call in early 2020 that piqued his interest. A Canadian man on the other end of the phone said he was asked to clean out a Mennonite barn around Ontario and he found some old toys — pieces that Archbold enjoys picking up for his shop.

Archbold asked the guy if there were any other items found in the barn that might be of value. The man stated

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