This Week’s Vintage Finds #48: Bottles, Brushes, & Bingo
Constant Cousin Sue and I had a garage saling date this past Friday. She found a couple of goodies (always makes me happy when my partners find something they like); I, of course, found plenty.
Old Bottles
I just love this collection of old bottles! From right to left with their values, they are:
- Grandee Pure Olive Oil w/cork & glass stopper: value: $20-25
- Aqua Mason’s Patent fruit jar (quart): value: $10-15
- Amber brandy: value: $6-10
- Green wine: value: $4-5
- Aqua Dewitt’s Golden Liniment: value: $20-25
I’ve sent you here a few times already, but just in case you’ve not been yet, go check out the: Historic Glass Bottle Identification and Information Website for some really fantastic info.
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Antique Bottle Brushes
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Antique Ironstone Mugs
Another decorating rage: His and Her anything, but these ironstone examples are antiques! The bottoms are embossed “USA.” I will list the pair for about $25.
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Antique French Style Frames
I fell in strong like with these French inspired frames. I may place prints in them and sell them as a pair, perhaps for about $25. Between the frames sits a cast metal finial, covered with some fabulous rust. Value: $10-12
The laces you see represents a mere fraction of the collection I bought, all for one very low price: $1! Isn’t it lovely?
Antique Metal Buttonhook
The buttonhook is for my daughter Gracie’s Christmas stocking. She’s taken a shine to them, and I think they will make a great collection. This small, simple one would have been used for shirt and [men’s] collar buttons.
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Vintage 1940’s Men’s Wool Hats
Who can resist vintage, 100% wool fedoras? Well, me, obviously, and Gracie. I bought five, but two have mysteriously disappeared into her closet, I suspect. Since they weren’t manufactured by any big names, I will list them for about $20 each.
Vintage Tray & Tin
I bought these tin pieces at separate sales. I thought the ricotta tin was unique and interesting. It’s randomly pierced with machine-made holes (to drain the ricotta?), so I’m not sure how the cheese would have been sold–n a plastic bag perhaps?
The 1960s era tray with that great aqua background depicts a delightful Cony Island scene. And it’s marked both Pepsi and Ballonoff Metal Products Co. on the back.
Ballonoff manufactured all kinds of metal goods, especially home goods like canister sets and dust pans. This tray seems to be selling on eBay for about $15. Pepsi nuts collectors might want to check out Mike & JoAnn’s Pepsi Web Site.
Vintage Ice Skates
Aren’t these vintage skates amazing! I’m in love with them. Ever since last Christmas, when the blog world was full of ways to decorate with skates, I’ve wanted a pair.
Ask my cousin, I may have squealed with joy, especially at the price: a buck. I kind of like them pared down, hanging on the door all by themselves. I don’t know; maybe I’ll add some pine cones or holly. What do you think?
UPDATE: I sell skates in two different ways:
- Stuffed with greenery and berries and finished with a large bow
- Filled with greenery and attached to a tree that’s attached to a sled. Here’s an example.
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One sprig of cedar on the skates and they are done – beautiful! Great finds – love the frames, lace, and the ricotta tin.
I think you're right, Donna–as usual!! Thanks 🙂
Great finds – I really like the hats and the tins.
Thanks Kim 🙂
LOVE those skates. I think I still have mine from when I was about 12! In a red plaid bag. I have hung mine on an old wooden sled with some greens. Love all your finds…so unique as usual!
Wow, what a nice memento. I don't think I have anything from when I was 12! Thanks for the kind comments, AnnMarie 🙂
Those ice skates made my heart beat just a little bit faster; memories flooded back of cold Michigan nights at the local outdoor rink, actually a section of the playground of my elementary school that simply was flooded with a hose. Good times. Wish I still had a pair of those skates. I do have, though, my dad's old Dutch skates that his grandfather brought from the Netherlands. I'll take a new photo and send you the link. They're so precious.
I'm from NY's north country, near the Canadian border, so I've experienced some cold winter nights while ice skating–so many great memories. Our rink was the same–a flooded area of our school yard. Your Dad's Dutch skates must be amazing–I'd LOVE to see a picture.
Diana, some really super finds. I love the bottle with the sprinkle top since my Mom had one of those! I also think the button hook is a great collection!! Skates…big smile!
hugs,
Linda
My grandmother had one in her cupboard and I never knew what it was until after she died. I think of her when I see them. Have a great week-end Linda!
Diana, you and I have very similar taste in thrift store items! I love your bottles, and pretty much everything! Now, I'm feeling the itch to go thrifting…
That's a compliment, Revi, because I love everything you buy and everything you make!
I need to start following you around when you go junking! You sure know how to find some great old stuff. Love the bottles and those frames are gorgeous.
That is seriously sweet coming from a vintage maven like yourself 🙂
Great finds–Diana! I love the ice skates! I bought an old pair last year but they were in desperate need of an upcycle! The lace is gorgeous too! Blessings, Cecilia
Wow, you really found some great items! I love old skates. I have a couple and use them in my Christmas and Winter displays. I always pick up vintage lace and old bottles, but never get them for such a fabulous price as that! I also love bingo goodies. Great finds for sure!
hugs,
Jann
I'm always in love with your finds, Diana. If we lived nearby, we'd HAVE to get together for coffee! Thank you for sharing this week at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your finds at Make it Monday. The skates remain my favorites!
Such fun finds! Love it all. Thanks for sharing @ TTF.
Can I buy the skates from you for fifteen I have been looking for a pair for two years I 'll even pay to ship them? please let me know