Spag's Supply Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Honor a beloved local store with a keepsake inspired by Spag's. Opened in Shrewsbury in 1934, the family business grew into a discount shopping landmark on Route 9, remembered for cash-first habits, handwritten prices, and its distinctive warehouse-style campus. Its story spans generations of shoppers and a changing retail landscape, from the original store to its final day in 2004. This ceramic ornament brings that regional history into a seasonal display or collection, and makes a thoughtful remembrance for former customers and fans of Massachusetts brands.
Spag's began in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in 1934, when Anthony “Spag” Borgatti opened Shrewsbury Battery and Tire Service. The business expanded in 1939 and became Spag's Hardware Supply. Incorporated as Spag's Supply, Inc. in 1966, it grew into a discount department store on Route 9, known for low prices, cash-based purchasing, and a distinctive warehouse-style campus. The store added a sports shop and an Olde School House, and sponsored local PBS broadcasts of The New Yankee Workshop and The Victory Garden. Its long-standing cash-only policy ended in 1992, the year it also began opening on Sundays; shopping bags followed in late 1996 and carts in 1998. After Borgatti's death in 1996, his daughters ran the business. A second store operated in Springfield from late 1999 through 2001. In 2002, the family sold the Shrewsbury store to Building 19, and the site became Spag's 19. Merchandise and operations shifted to the buyer's format, and October 3, 2004, was Spag's final day of business. The former store buildings were demolished beginning in 2016.
Honor a beloved local store with a keepsake inspired by Spag's. Opened in Shrewsbury in 1934, the family business grew into a discount shopping landmark on Route 9, remembered for cash-first habits, handwritten prices, and its distinctive warehouse-style campus. Its story spans generations of shoppers and a changing retail landscape, from the original store to its final day in 2004. This ceramic ornament brings that regional history into a seasonal display or collection, and makes a thoughtful remembrance for former customers and fans of Massachusetts brands.
Spag's began in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in 1934, when Anthony “Spag” Borgatti opened Shrewsbury Battery and Tire Service. The business expanded in 1939 and became Spag's Hardware Supply. Incorporated as Spag's Supply, Inc. in 1966, it grew into a discount department store on Route 9, known for low prices, cash-based purchasing, and a distinctive warehouse-style campus. The store added a sports shop and an Olde School House, and sponsored local PBS broadcasts of The New Yankee Workshop and The Victory Garden. Its long-standing cash-only policy ended in 1992, the year it also began opening on Sundays; shopping bags followed in late 1996 and carts in 1998. After Borgatti's death in 1996, his daughters ran the business. A second store operated in Springfield from late 1999 through 2001. In 2002, the family sold the Shrewsbury store to Building 19, and the site became Spag's 19. Merchandise and operations shifted to the buyer's format, and October 3, 2004, was Spag's final day of business. The former store buildings were demolished beginning in 2016.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing