Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Thrift - Canadian Mountie
Terrible photo again. Went on the circuit of thrift stores and this was all I found. Did I go too late in the week or is it a really long dry spell? 1960-70's Canadian Mountie pull toy made in Canada. Didn't realize the brim was missing, phoo. Bought it cause I loved the graphic. Cheapo snowball candle holder for my collection. Shiny red Japan lotus bowl. Another Boynton mug.
German Smoker & Ornament
Wow, I actually bought something new! A Steinbach tourist ornament (couldn't resist the little camera) and German smoker. Just realized they both have green hats and orange bodies (orange is my favorite color.)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Thrift - Treasure Craft
Finds from my fave thrift store and local Goodwill. Sorry for the weird lighting had to take the photo at night. Kept looking at these for a few weeks 'cause I thought they were cute and finally decided to pick them up. Paid $3 for this partial set of gold Christmas snifters to add to my Fred Press 'Fish' snifters (also a partial set) Vintage Hallmark tin with a bunny, squirrel, & chipmunk.
First time, I've ever seen or found Treasure Craft of Hawaii. This is item is called "Handi Tray" 1962 from Maui.
An interesting large white ceramic planter signed Young. Disturbing in the way it reminds me of a toilet seat. Perhaps it goes around a lamp or light? I feel that it's missing a piece. For Sale
At GoodWill I rescued this 1984 Avon tray and a Japanese lacquer tray (finding all the time now.)
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Estate - Dansk Acorn Box
Couldn't force myself to go to any estate sales this weekend (though, I think, I missed a good vintage clothes sale) I did manage to drag myself down the road to one on the last day. The house was pretty well cleaned out. Passed on a set of white textured Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal tea cups, dinner plates and serving bowls & plates ect for $115.
The Bjorn Wiinblad 'Josephine' tile in the background was by no means a bargain and I have been unable to find examples online. However, on the back of the tile is a write up dated December 1989 of the Hotel Anatole in Dallas and the various works by Wiinblad residing there. SOLD
The IHQ Dansk teak acorn box is rare but has condition issues. SOLD. Little teak elephant. SOLD
Matryoshka Russian doll
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Thrift - Nambe Bowl & Snoopy
Nothing exciting from thrifting today. Should have gone to estate sales instead.
Little yellow Glasbake bowl, found a pink one a month or so back.
Below, think I overpaid for the 569 Nambe Butterfly bowl because it's not in perfect condition. It was first designed by New Mexico sculptor Richard K. Thomas in 1967. This is a current release of the bowl that retails for $115. It's also made in America! SOLD
Little yellow Tupperware bowl. Green lacquer tray. Pair of Dorothy Thorpe style silver rimmed glasses SOLD. Pair of colonial Avon heads for the hubby. A lone 'Arabesque' Denby of England fork (1964-79) And a little cup marked Denmark.
Labels:
Denmark,
England,
For Sale,
Glass,
mug,
Plastic,
Pyrex,
Stainless Steel,
Thrift,
Tupperware,
UK,
USA
Friday, October 21, 2011
Gift of Pyrex & Letterpress
So a friend gave me all this great Butterprint Pyrex that she picked up at the flea market for a buck each. How pretty. It's the pattern of my hubbies grandmama's Pyrex.
And my sister-in-law gave me the letterpress. I love gifts!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thrift - TWA Glasses
It's been a long while since I've last blogged that I don't think it's possible to catch up. Ended up at my fave thrift store 1/2 hour before they closed (for some reason I forgot about the thrift store today.) Considering, I arrived so late I think I found some decent items!
Four Waechtersbach German red heart mugs SOLD. Pair of older tiny hearts mugs. SOLD.
"Spara Keramik" West German planter SOLD. Small shot glass that I have eight matching full sized glasses too. Three dutch style glasses that I found the matching martini mixer to months ago.
My fave find is the set of six TWA travel glasses SOLD. 50 cents for the little Butterprint refrigerator dish without lid. Unused white cloth gloves for the sis.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Thrift - Blue Heller Mug
Stopped by the thrift store. Picked up a pair of Lillian Vernon 1984 Season's tiles. SOLD
Three yards of 'Covington Fabrics 5th Avenue Design' circa 1960-80's. My cousin recognized the teal Heller mug and picked it up for me - good eye! And a small 925 silver and Lapis horse pin that I thought was from Mexico but is most likely Turkoman tribal jewelery. How do I find out if it's an older piece as they are worth much more? SOLD
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thrift - Sea World Tiki Mug
Found these items with my sister at the local GoodWill. The Fire King Tiki 'Sea World' mug sold a few minutes after listing it. 'I Had An Idea' Glasbake mug. SOLD
Pair of 1984 L.A. Olympic mugs. Another pair of 80's rainbow mugs. SOLD This was the first time I've ever found Jadeite in the wild. SOLD And a teak endwood box made in Denmark. SOLD
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