About

We collect antiques and vintage home furnishings, fashions, books and curiosities steeped in the colorful history of Athens, Ohio set in the natural beauty of Appalachia. We imagine the early settler Rufus Putnam was impressed by the abundance of native flora such as Speedwell. Our name Putnam & Speedwell signifies the balance and harmony between nature and community.

Natural resources like clay, coal and river ways attracted potters from across the Atlantic. The Ohio River Valley was soon crowned the capital of pottery. This history is present in our collection; each piece has a story of the past present in this place we call home.

We are delighted that you have stopped by . . . .

Politics and the United States Postal Service

by Putnam & SpeedwellJune 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Every online business relies on the smooth and efficient functioning of the United State Postal Service. Yes, there are other delivery services; but, they could not equal the service offered by the Postal System for those of us in rural…

White Ironstone and Green: A Simple Setting for Saint Patrick’s Day

by Putnam & SpeedwellFebruary 24, 2020

On Saint Patrick’s Day, we are all Irish for one day. Yes, there are green beers, green rivers, and silly green hats. Before the festivities, begin with a simple dinner. Everyone seems to have their favorite Irish Stew, Shepherds Pie,…

Russel Wright Casual China: Durable Everyday Dishes

by Putnam & SpeedwellDecember 26, 2019February 19, 2020

Design Matters. We are captivated with the look of an object. No matter what particular style we are drawn to emulate in our lives. From the spare lines of Modernism back to Victorian Romanticism, their appeal speaks a language that…