This Week’s Vintage Finds #52
This little grouping looks like spring, doesn’t it? Just happened that way; I wasn’t trying. The two majolica-like planters came from the same sale. Finding the Shaker Herbs book made me so happy, since I’ve been on a Shaker kick lately, and I’ve been talking with the Shaker Heritage Society about collaborating on some things in the coming year. I hope to share some details soon. The book features photographs of folk-style drawings of herbs the Shakers used for medicinal and other purposes.
It is worth about $15, the larger, $20.
I found a few more flower frogs, which I’ll be listing shortly. I will probably group them together in sets of three (since I’ve had success selling them that way). Depending upon the size, they will run anywhere from $18-25 for three.
I found this terrific, tri-fold shaving mirror all folded up, underneath a pile of “junk” at one of the sales we stopped at. The beveled glass is faded and pitted and cracked most attractively. It just goes to show you the benefits of pawing through junk to find the good stuff. I will list it for about $45 in my Etsy shop.
This colorful menthol tin appealed to me, and for a dollar, it came home with me, as did these two milk glass containers. I often see the milk glass bases, but seldom see them with their lids. I’ve had good luck selling these on Etsy, so I scooped them up.
I always need antique frames of good quality for framing antique/vintage art, as well as for framing some of my own projects. This lovely walnut frame set me back one whole dollar.
One of my favorite finds, this tin saute pan has wonderful old world charm. At one point, I believe it had a coating of copper–now well on its way to wearing off.
The wrought iron metal work is just terrific.
You may have noticed that I tend to buy all kinds of wooden things–candle sticks, bowls, plates, and pedestal stands. Then I paint them and age them and [hopefully] sell them. I’ve used this method successfully on pedestal stands and on a chest. I plan to write a post soon showing some of my recent projects.
Okay, I said the pan was my favorite find, but this old feedbag may be tied for first. I found it at one of the last sales we hit, hanging on a garage wall (where it had obviously been for years). I personally climbed a ladder to carefully remove the staples that held it in place. It reminds me of the feed sack Kathleen from Charm Bracelet Dive {At Home} used to make a pillow I featured last week. I did a little research and it seems to date from the 1920s–almost 100 years old.
Hi Diana, wow you scored a lot of great finds. I love the green frog for flowers! Have a nice day.
Julie
I have a special place in my <3 for flower frogs 🙂
Wonderful finds, Diana. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Wonderful finds, Diana…the jardinieres are awesome…and I really love the folding mirror! You just never know what goodies are out there!
I know–I do so love the thrill of the hunt!!
Great finds. I love the little child's umbrella. Jane could have carried it in Mary Poppins!
I can just picture it…
I always enjoy your finds and it is great that you tell us about what you will price them at. Gives me ideas! Love the pottery and the milk glass jars!
hugs,
Linda
I'm glad you like it when I price. I enjoy it when I see it on other people's blogs, too.
Wow! Lots of great finds! I love the purse and the Quilt!
Thanks Melissa 🙂
You got some really great items here. The saute pan is awesome and I would have totally overlooked that. I've also never seen those small milk glass bases. The wig box is very cool. I can't wait to see how you make tags from that quilted piece.
I'm starting on those tags right now…
Diana, you keep finding some really great things in your area. Love the feedbag (authenticity rules!), the menthol tin & strawberry tea tin – old advertising graphics are always like getting 2 things for the price of 1 in my book. That cute little crochet bag dates from around 1900-1920. It compares to a knapsack by today's standards – carried by young women and worn with those summerweight voile dresses so typical of that era.
Thanks Rita! I love information–keep feeding me 🙂
Your posts always give me the urge to go thrift shopping! Awesome finds, Diana.
Ha! Hope you find something great, Revi 🙂
First thank for shout out for the wig case – I will be using mine for a Christmas tree stand in my booth. Things I love the feedbag (must become a pillow a la Kathleen), the hand-forged pan, and the strawberry tea tin.
You're welcome Donna–great idea for the case. Maybe you'll post a picture…
Just found you here so I'll be following you now. I also sell vintage items through twice yearly occasional sales with friends. I'll be opening a new Etsy store soon also. I love your finds, especially the green frogs and milk glass containers. Have a great week!
I'm so happy to be "found," Sandy. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit 🙂
Everything's wonderful as usual, but I absolutely love, love, love the old mirror and the strawberry tea tin!
I'm pretty fond of that mirror myself, Mary Ann. It's going to be hard to part with it!
The crochet purse is so sweet and I love the yellow child's umbrella. (My daughter would break that at the first sign of rain. 😉 Thanks for sharing at Vintage Bliss Tuesdays! Jo
Thanks for having me, Jo 🙂
Love, love, and more love to the milk glass! I also have a thing for flower frogs.
I know, those little jars are so sweet. Thanks for stopping by, Andrea–
Hello! Stumbled upon your page via Share Your Cup Thursdays! LOVE LOVE LOVE these finds, especially the classic yellow umbrella.. you've ignited my swap meet and thrift store hunting passion! Hehe.. I'd love to network with you! Please stop by my blog sometime and say hi / keep in touch! http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
So glad to hear it, Gingi 🙂 I'm going to pop over to your blog for a visit right now…I love networking!
I just don't know how you manage to keep finding such great stuff at garage sales and flea markets. I feel like I strike out most of the time. Thanks for sharing @ TTF!