My Cheap Vintage Finds [& What They’re Worth] #173
Hi everyone! I hope your week is going well. I discovered a nice assortment of finds this past weekend that I think you’re going to enjoy. Finally it feels like the garage and estate saling season has begun!
All four of these finds came from the same garage sale: small whisk broom (cost: 65¢, value: $12.00), needle book (cost: 65¢, value: $3-5.00), and the tomato pin cushion with glass head pins (cost: 65¢, value: $3-4.00).
Antique glasses make especially attractive accessories when placed on a book stack or on a desk with some antique writing implements (cost: $2.00, value:$40-50.00). This delicate pair sports straight temples with loops at the end, perhaps to allow pinning to a wig or to attachment of string for tying at the back of the head to hold them on, particularly while working. Without having done much research at this point, I would guess that they date to sometime in the 1800’s.
A pair of calipers and a “JUDD” clamp (cost: 50¢ each, value: $6-12.00 for calipers, $5-6.00 for the clamp).
Spurs definitely fall into the “unique” category, and a “unique antique” would be even better. While they bear quite a bit of rust, in these days when companies manufacture rust with ease, it’s no guarantee of age. They are either an old, hand forged pair or a poorly made, newer pair for the tourist market (cost: $3.00, value:?). The seller mentioned that they Mexican, supporting my tourist theory. I suppose there’s a possibility that the silver is sterling. Haggle Alert: Since I know nothing about spurs, and the age is in question, I offered $3.00 for this item, which had been marked $5.00.
Just last week, when talking about the World’s Fair ladle that I picked up, I declared that “I try to avoid silver plate.” And yet, here I am today with not one, but two silver plated buys (and a freebie). This interesting, folding “box” contains a set of flatware.
Six place settings with four pieces each (24 altogether) in a 1940’s floral pattern called “Artistic” by Wm. Rodgers (cost: $2.00, value: $20-30.00) I made the purchase particularly because of the unusual, folding wrap and the cheap price. (Sale Pending)
It’s a pretty little pattern.
I bought this Wm Rogers, silver plated c.1950’s cranberry server because it came mint in the box (MIB) (cost: $1.00, value: $12-15.00). (SOLD to Kitsy a blog reader!)
With the box it would make a fun gift for a true, vintage lover.
Here’s the freebie–a silver plated baby cup I found at the bottom of a free box.
A nice, older stool (cost: $3.00, value: $18-22.00).
.A pair of US Army skis, white paint over oak (cost: $4, value: $30-35.00+). They would look terrific on a red barn, wouldn’t they? Haggle Alert: Unpainted vintage skis tend to sell in the $65-95.00 range, but I’ve never sold painted ones before. Therefore I was a bit hesitant to buy them and asked if the nice gentleman would take $4.00, which, for reasons which are hard to explain, made me feel better about the purchase.
I found this large cupboard curbside, knocked on the door and and made sure it was for that taking. I think I’ll have to paint it because of the large grease stain (I think) on the bottom. Bin should do the trick!
A large spool of thread, perhaps for an industrial machine? (cost: 10¢, value: $8-10.00)
Neat label on the bottom–American Thread Co.
Final Fabulous Find: I have a small collection of rattan covered wine bottles, and this one will fit in nicely (cost: $2.00, value: $18-20.00). I’ll decorate with this “accidental collection” for a while and then likely sell them off, making enough to retire on, I’m sure, LOL. Happy hunting out there, friends!
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I always enjoy seeing your “finds” and always wish I could be so fortunate. They are all unique and interesting in their own way and so I can’t really pick a favorite! You should have fun with them for awhile! (Depends on where you plan to retire to I guess…;) )
So glad you like seeing my vintage finds, Karen 🙂 It is a very fun business to be involved in and I love getting to pick out what I want to keep (or “foster” for a while)!
Great finds!
Thanks Melissa!
Beautiful finds, I collect those red tomato pin cushions so that is my favorite. :o)
It’s a cutie! Thanks for stopping by, Tania!
I love it when you post your “finds”……I think we could be very good friends! You seem like a calm and thoughtful shopper~
Ahh, thanks “Pigtails” 🙂 Glad you enjoy my finds and glad we can at least be web-friends!
I love your finds posts too! Fun to see what you “find” worthy to buy. Pinned.
Thanks for the pin, Florence–you’re a sweetie!!
♪♫ Awwwe……sommme ♪♫ Can you hear the angels sing? You did good, girl, both in items and pricing. For me, it’s the spurs, the flatware, the baby cup, the wicker wine bottle. 🙂
Ha ha–I love the sound of angels!! Glad you found a few things to love…
so many great finds this week and I am floored by the prices. Wow!
Thanks for dropping by, Kim!
Love the silver plate flatware. I’ve used pieces from that pattern in wind chimes. I would have snapped that up for $2 that’s for sure. I’ve been looking for vintage glasses for ages and haven’t found any yet, but I’m not giving up yet.
All that silver plate made me think of you Tuula! Here’s hoping you find some glasses this season 🙂
Hi Diana,
Would you be interested in selling the Wm. Rogers serving tray and spoon for cranberry jelly? I would gladly pay for it what you are asking. Please say yes.
Yes, I would Kitsy–I’ll send you a private message so we can make arrangements 🙂
Diane, Just let me know how much and how to pay by PayPal. Thanks, Kitsy
Very unique finds! I especially love the spurs and the thread spool!
Thanks AnnMarie! Hope you are finding some great stuff out your way, too 🙂
My mother had those pin cushions, wish I had saved some! They were so cute:) The silverware pattern is gorgeous! And I’d use the skis myself as Christmas decor. I’ve been looking for some at Goodwill for years but they’ve either been overpriced or looked too difficult to retrofit for my decorating purposes. These would be perfect! xo Kathleen| Our Hopeful Home
Wish we lived near each other Kathleen, cuz I’d give you a spectacular deal on those skis 🙂
Well, you know how I love your Cheap Vintage Finds posts and this one is no exception. I like that big spool of thread, the red stool and the vintage glasses. My grandfather was an optometrist. He had his office and exam room in his home so as a child I was always welcome to examine his implements and samples. He practiced in the forties and fifties so the glasses he fitted were not really vintage but he did have some old ones saved from patients which I always liked looking at. So I sort of have a penchant for vintage glasses.
Another good haul! Can’t wait ’til the next one!
What special memories you have of your grandfather, Naomi 🙂 Glad I could bring back some happy memories for you–
Fabulous finds, Diana! That silver was a bargain–what a pretty pattern!
Diana, love all your finds but the glasses and wicker covered wine bottle are my favorites. The silver plate was a great price. Thank you for sharing your vintage finds at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!