Sterling Bridges Antiques, Inc.

06/06/2026

We will be closing at noon today. Have a great weekend.

06/06/2026

Clearance, all working, perfect condition. $50.00 each

06/06/2026

Clearance, 75.00 each. Great condition

06/06/2026

Lilies are in every garden. Every bouquet. Every farmer's market arrangement.

They're the #1 plant killer of cats.

All parts of true lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis) are toxic to cats. Petals. Leaves. Stems. Pollen. Even the water in the vase.

But here's the part that kills: POLLEN.

A cat brushes against a lily. Pollen dusts its fur. The cat grooms itself. Ingests the pollen.

Within 6-12 hours: vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite.
Within 24-72 hours: acute kidney failure.
Without aggressive IV treatment within 18 hours: death.

A TINY amount. Less than a petal. A few grains of pollen. That's the lethal dose.

There's no antidote. Treatment is aggressive fluid therapy to flush the kidneys before permanent damage. Even with treatment, many cats suffer lasting kidney damage.

This isn't obscure. The ASPCA Poison Control Center lists lily toxicity as one of their top calls every spring and summer.

What to do:
If you have cats (indoor OR outdoor) — do NOT plant lilies in your garden.
No lilies in bouquets or vases in a home with cats.
If your cat contacts any lily — wash the pollen off immediately, call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435), and get to an emergency vet FAST. Time is the only variable.
Safe alternatives that look similar: snapdragons, zinnias, petunias, sunflowers, orchids, roses.

The most popular flower in American gardens is the most lethal to the most popular pet in American homes.

No lily is worth your cat's kidneys.

06/06/2026

Clearance 275.00, includes custom glass top. Couple dings on the base. Delivery available. Morganton Furniture Co., solid wood, heavy.

06/05/2026

Clearance $225.00. Couple small imperfections

06/05/2026

Coffee Table $25.00

06/05/2026