This Week’s Vintage Finds #121
Hi everyone! I mentioned yesterday that I attended my very first garage sale this week-end, completely by accident. A drive-by garage sale. Awesome. I found several vintage pieces and had a nice chat with the homeowner. I feel like the season has definitely begun. How about in your neck of the woods? Have you had many sales in your area? Okay, let’sย take a look at some vintage finds.
The items you see here are among those that I picked up at the Saturday garage sale. Each of these items cost just a dollar (value of rolling pin: $7-8.00).
Oh, I do love a nice crate, and this one surely is. It’s a veritable blank slate, ready for some stenciling. I’m thinking “Adirondack- something.” “Honey” perhaps? or “Trout?” Under that maybe a few numbers?
Not too long ago, I stenciled a rescued crate
with “Farmer’s Market.” Would you like to see it?
Nice lattice-work on this old wine jug. I forgot to get a shot of the lid; it says, “5ยข.” I’m hoping it’ll clean up nicely (cost: $1.00, value: $12-15.00).
I bought the jar for the strawberries; they make nice filler for small bowls or baskets in my booth. Of course, I’ll sell the jar as well (jar with berries cost: $1.00, value: $6-8.00 for jar alone).
Learn more about canning jars in this post from last September.
This egg-shaped Santa feels very folk-arty to me. He’s quiteย light, almost as if he were made out of an egg shell, but something is poking out of the top (almost like a candle wick), andย I’m not sure what it is (cost: free, value: $15-20.00?).
On Friday, my first day at the estate sale, I didn’t make it until 1:00 pm(!). When I arriveย that late to a sale, I’m not really expecting to find any of the great, obvious items I might have seen in the photos posted on estatesales.net. I know I’m going to have to actively search to find any treasures or, see the goodness in some of the things others have left behind, like this painted Eastlake lamp table. How did I know itย wasย Eastlake? By the apron around the top, the reeding nearย the central turning, and the decorativeย incised lines. I’ve got a post planned on this furniture style coming up soon (cost: $9.00, value: $50.00+ once refurbished).
The surface is quite rough; I’m wondering if it might have originally had a marble top that broke or was removed.
Typically, Eastlake furniture would not have been painted. The wood would likely have been dark–black walnut, stained oak, or ebonized wood. I’m not sure how I’m going to rescue this piece. Any suggestions?
I’ll definitely be painting this piece; it has an unusual awkwardness about it and I think the paint will do it some good (cost: $9.00, value: $40-50.00 once painted).
Another three-tiered piece, this one made of aluminum. Could be used to hold plants or turned into a bar. I’ll give it a good cleaning and perhaps a spritz of spray paint (cost: $3.00, value: $25-35.00). What color?
I attended a Catholic elementary school and the nuns would ring a bell exactly like this one at the end of recess to call us inside (cost: $2.00, value: $18-20.00). I thought I would enjoy giving the carriage clockย a nice makeover–some paint and a new clock face (cost: $1.00, value: $20-25.00). When you open it, inside are hangers for jewelry.
Love the old rusty stuff, this pulley included (cost: $1.00, value: $10-12.00).
Okay, so he has an evil grin, but he’s a pig, and people love pig-shaped cutting boards. I suspect some of them will fall in love with this guy just because he’s so different (cost: $2.00, value: $16-18.00).
I discovered quite a bit of usable scrap wood in the garage, including this nine foot piece (cost: $2.00). I have a dream of turning it into a Joanna & Chip “Super Market” sign. Wouldn’t that be great?
Fantastic, right? (cost: $1.00 each)
When I went back the second day, I picked up five more pieces, (cost: $2.00 for all). I know you would have too, given the chance, right?
I’m looking forward to making some fabulous signs with this scrap wood.
See other signs I’ve made: Milk, Fresh Eggs, and Amazing Grace.
On the second day I also discovered this country primitive in the basement, in a back room, absolutely covered with tools, nails, and junk (cost: $5.00, value: $35-40.00 once clean). I think a bare wood top would look great, but I kind of gave up stripping for lent, about fifteen years ago. I will likely scrub it down and wax it up and call it a day.
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So many lovely finds! I especially love all the furniture and wood. I vote to spray the bar cart with a fresh coat of gold… but like a “matte” gold. Gold is so in right now for that kind of stuff! ๐
I think we’re developing a consensus on the bar cart–something metallic seems to be the way the vote is going. Thanks for stopping by, Melissa ๐
You find such good stuff and I am always amazed at the cheap prices you get things for. If you took the handle off the clock face, you’d never know there was a hidden place for jewelry. Cool piece.
I vote some kind of metallic spray on the tiered cart. That would jazz it up. You found really good stuff as usual! That Eastlake table probably had a marble top.
On the Eastlake table, more than likely the veneer has been stripped off. I have one similar and it was also veneerless.
The spindle shelf..actually looks like it could be walnut, from here–if so do not paint it..as it might be older than it looks. (possibly circa-1850-60), think Jenny Lind beds. Hard to tell from here, but double check.
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You did fab with all those…cheap purchases. Great share, Sandi
Wow, you really haul it in! I love all the furniture, the wood and that cool bottle! Don’t even get me started on that $3 (!) three-tiered cart! xo Kathleen (I’d sparay paint it aqua, btw)
You have some really great finds. I hope you share the before and afters on them all.
Great finds…love the primitive table…and the large board will be perfect for the Supermarket sign!
I love that old table you show at the end! Wonderful piece. Worn and well-used and just plain cool
The tables! Wow! Love the crate and the trolley cart too. My vote would be to paint it bright red, with silver handles – like we used to have in the 1950’s. I look forward to your posts on your finds each week. Thanks for sharing!
Wow Diana – what a fun haul of goodness! So many awesome vintage treasures that it is hard to pick a favorite. I have to share that the pulley grabbed me the hardest….love it! Can’t wait to see what you do with all of the other pieces. I am sure they will be beautiful! Hope your Spring is starting out well and that you are getting loads of sunshine!
JoanMarie
Love the three tiered shelf and the metal bar cart. There’s just something about threes for me. That primitive piece is pretty special.
You hit the jackpot! Wow what fantastic finds you got. I can’t wait to see how you recreate them.
Like the table and look forward to seeing how you redo them! The scrap wood is also cool!
Such good finds! You’ve got a lot of projects ahead of you!
Karee
This is definitely a drool-worthy Vintage Finds post. The green patina on the wood is so beautiful. Love the primitive table. I vote no paint on the aluminum cart.
Great finds! That green wood is awesome and I love the box your stenciled.
I am so envious, as there are no garage sales in site in Upstate NY yet! The church rummage sales have started so I will go to those. Your treasures this time around are fabulous! I love the crate and table and shelves. I would love to see the metal 3 tier cart painted Aqua!
You did great! Looking forward to seeing what you do with some of those finds. I live in Northern Illinois, and I think garage sale season is just about to kick into high gear.
Love your finds especially that evil little pig cutting board. Crates are always a great find.
Diana, What great finds. I would paint the aluminum cart turquoise given the choice. It would make a great garden/potting stand. The small white table looks like a great size. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.
You scored Diana! I love old wood and picked up a piece very similar to your white one at resore a few weeks ago. Love the green pieces! That jug is very unusual and I love pulley’s as well. In fact, hubby just hung a hook in my family room for me to hang one of my pulleys off of. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann