Shared love of antiques draws couple together
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Chuck and Mary Springob of Sycamore have a house, and barn, full of antiques.
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One room in the Springob home is decorated solely in red, white and blue.
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Antique toy blocks spell out the couple's last name on a shelf.
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An antique desk at the Springob home has special meaning for Mary; it is a family heirloom estimated to be more than 200 years old.
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A massive free-standing closet in one of the bedrooms is so large, it had to be brought in by taking out a window.
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Chuck and Mary Springob's 2-acre property in Sycamore features a barn, where they store and fix antiques. From time to time they hold barn sales, where customers can browse for items.
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An antique bean bag game, a possible precursor to the modern bags game, hangs on an upstairs wall.
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Chuck and Mary Springob of Sycamore in their dining room. Their entire house is furnished in antiques.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Chuck and Mary Springob of Sycamore have a house, and barn, full of antiques, including these game pieces, which were an anniversary gift to Mary from Chuck. The Springobs are relative newlyweds, having married in November 2011.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
The couple's collection of globes is extensive. "I love globes," Mary said.
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