Thrift - Russel Wright

So my sister went out to a estate that was rubbishy. I don't mind dirty so much but complete junk! And dirty pricey junk!

Disappointed by such a stinky sale we stopped by three thrift stores and at one I found eight Russel Wright "Iroquois" tea cups sans saucers. A lone Ecko Japan knife. And how could I resist a pink glazed "Plum Gekkeikan" Kokeshi Japan decanter. I have a highly collectible white Benihana one too.

Thrift - Creepy Doll

We decided to visit some thrifts out in what I can best describe as "Hillbillyville" At GoodWill I found Taylor & Ng 1978 "Birds & the Bee's" mug SOLD. Recent production Russel Wright Oneida plates. They are not nearly as nice as the original versions (stupid buy). "Seven Dwarfs" Christmas doll (knee hugger) made in Japan SOLD. Small felt elf, Sweden/Japan SOLD. My sister picked up some records.

At another thrift found a vintage Japan tin and red Heller mug. Stopped at the Salvation Army and found nothing-I don't think I've found anything there in years?

Probably won't be going out to these thrift again as the finds weren't great (except for the mug) and the drive was long!

Thrift - Hello, It's 1985 Calling!

So I stopped by my mom's GoodWill and this is what I found. The coolest phone ever, probably from 1980-85. Made by Crusader this red "My Flower" phone utilizes the petals as the push buttons. You hang-up the phone simply by setting it down. It works too! Has a strange ring that I haven't heard before. I was talking into the petal side and kept hitting the numbers with my ear whilst complaining I couldn't hear anything. The hubby says turn the phone around and use the other end. Duh! Sold.

A large Nissen, Denmark teak cutting board in very good condition. For Sale.

And a sea foam Russel Wright by Steubenville dinner plate. The two other I left because of recent rim chips. There are some imperfections to the rim so they were probably seconds. Originally priced at $4, I asked for 50% off.

The second is a $2 blue gray speckled dinner plate "California Living" by Laurel, 1950-56. Living's design is attributed to Caleb Jackson and refined by Ted Scarpino. Living won a MOMA award for excellence in design. Both for Mom.

Birthday Package from Julia

Look what I received in the mail! Love this birthday present!

Julia lives in California and picked up this set from a thrift store for $9.99! I never see this stuff on the east coast, never mind a whole set.

Chartreuse speckled  "Parade" tea cups by Laurel Pottery of California. Designed in the 1950's by Ted Scarpino. This closely resembles my speckled Russel Wright plates so I can use them together.

Thrift - Edna Arnow Potato

Somewhat busy week thrifting. Had a few finds I really love; Russel Wright, Arnow vase and the Ben Seibel dish. Found a apple and strawberry textile remnant for Julia. Why do I love fondue pots, it's a question I can't answer. Yellow fondue pot complete with forks.  Made by "Styson Servo" Made in Japan in excellent condition SOLD.

Super Smurf mug. Made by Wallace Berrie, 1981, Korea. SOLD 

Vintage Dutch Masters cigars tin. Has holes in the bottom but I love the graphics. Dansk glass bowl SOLD. Fondue & Buffet cookbook.

Carl Lendinara, photo courtesy of Mike Kaplan

Six enameled teak coasters. Made in Denmark. SOLD These are attributed to Carl Lendinara designed by Ben Seibel. http://www.abenseibeldesign.com/Carl_Lendinara.htm
http://mod2mod.blogspot.com/2010/09/carl-lendinara-coasters-designed-by-ben.html

Three salad plates by Russel Wright in yellow and grey. With matched celery plate, just noticed a small recent chip. Gave to Mom as they match one of her Russell Wright pots.

Newer orange Fiesta plate by Homer Laughlin. Another Pyrex divided dish in "Gold Acorn"pattern. Yellow glass square refrigerator dish with lid. Anchor Hocking highly collectible Snoopy mug. I missed out on one a few months back. SOLD

Pictured above a rare white plastic box designed by Makio Hasuike. Made by Gedy in Italy. Circa 1972-77. SOLD

Weird sculptural potato rock (Ikebana) vase by Edna Arnow for $2.75. I found out she was very popular with floral designers and without a doubt this is one of those pieces. I also have a large lidded pot by her. How much to you want to bet the damage to the edges where made at the thrift store? Circa probably 1965.

Green Finland vase with gold detailing. The "Arabia" is crossed out and replaced with T.P. making me think this was used as a blank. Dated 12-1967.

My first piece of Ben Seibel by Mikasa Potters Art. Only found the butter dish but the rest of the set could have been bought up while I was on vacation? Plus, a 1980 yellow Cuisinart Classic for myself since the current one likes to spray food everywhere.

Edna Arnow