This Week’s Vintage Finds #50
“Blue Onion” is actually a misnomer. Based on an ancient Chinese pattern, Blue Onion contains stylized pomegranates, peaches, and flowers. No onions.
These are just a few of the canisters I bought. In addition, I made off with three more of the small spice jars and about ten more like those above, some labeled, some blank. None of the them have any lids to speak of (I’ve got two cracked ones). I paid $20 for the whole lot, but I hope to make that back rather quickly.
Dating china is tricky business and I am not an expert. I’ve just picked up a few things here and there, and I’ve held enough china in my hands to have learned a bit. As of 1914, the U.S. began requiring countries to mark their products “Made in…” So that dates these pieces to before 1914. And as I said above, the script makes me think late 1800s.
Can you believe I found another pair of skates?! And in pale blue leather this time, with fur trim (yes, that’s the sound of squealing). I just think they are precious, and they may be the impetus for me changing my entire Christmas color scheme. We shall see. I think I promised a blogging friend that she would get my next pair of skates, but I’m not sure I can part with these. By next pair, I think I meant the next white pair.
I’ve seen a few crafty ideas on Pinterest and other places using these back plates. For example, you can line them up on a piece of scrap wood, add some door knobs (insert through the hole) and you’ve got a coat rack. Or you could frame them individually for some great wall art.
The cake tin demanded to be bought. I picked it up and set it down a couple of times and then heard the seller tell someone that it would cost just [insert low, low price], so I scooped it up ASAP. It needs some cleaning up, but I love the simple, cursive writing. As far as the thermos goes, I’m having a hard time explaining it to myself. It’s my second thermos–no it’s not a collection, I’ve listed the other one. I guess I just fell in love with this amazing pattern and gorgeous pumpkin color. And it is pumpkin season after all, right? Once the season ends, I will be listing this quart-sized Aladdin thermos for about $15, the cake tin for $35. (P.S. I stumbled on The Great American Thermos Hoard with some great photos you all might like.)
Last but not least, I bought a lovely, large bag of buttons, mostly new but I filled a quart-sized bag with vintage cards like the one’s above so I’ve plenty to sell or craft with.
I have to admit, I love a good bag or box of any kind of junk that I can buy for cheap and then bring home to sort through. I guess it’s the treasure hunter in me.
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Beautiful finds! I LOVE the spice set…what gorgeous writing!
So many great finds! I am drooling over those skates!!! I add touches of blue to my family room Christmas decor. I actually have three pair of skates. One white, one black, and a child's black pair that says, "Lake Placid' on the side. But I have NEVER seen blue ones, and with fur no less! You have got to keep them. They are just too cute! I collect thermoses, but I have nothing compared to the link you gave. I think I have 6 or 7. Wondering if I have one with this design. lol! I'll have to go down stairs and check. Love all of the fun buttons too.
hugs,
Jann
Wonderful finds – I really like the cake tin and the buttons.
Love those blue skates -KEEP! I also love those backplates, esp. the blue. Great finds – you always have great finds!
You hit the jack pot. I love blue transfer ware. Something about it that really makes it pop!
((HUGS)) Jo
I bought a whole box of vintage buttons recently at a fair near Rouen. It made me so happy to come home and sort through them. They were all still on their paper backing and some of them had the price in Francs written on the back.
I love the canisters too, so pretty!
I have found with many of the larger events here in France that the better finds are on the fringes as well. You got some great treasures!
Great finds! Love the Blue Onion canisters.
I wish I lived near anything as decadent as the world's largest garage sale route! Looks like you found some really awesome stuff!
Oh, yes. . .I love a good junk bag too. I'm constantly on the lookout for that sheen of a plastic bag or a jar of miscellanea. It's so much fun to sit in the floor, spread it all out, and pick through it. I'm guessing you do something similar by the sounds of it! The button cards are lovely and well worth it!
WOW! I am noting this sale on my calendar and hopefully make it next year! Wonderful finds for you! And I am sure the drive and the area are just gorgeous this time of year!
Great finds Diana … especially love the back plates off old doors.
Thanks for sharing.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Oh My goodness you find the best treasures!!! Love, love the spice jars and canisters. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo
Lucky you! Love all your wonderful finds, but my favorites are the chippy doorknob plates. So many possibilities. Thanks for sharing your goodies at VIParty.
Wow, these are awesome finds, Diana! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Fantastic!
Those blue skates… those chippy blue and white door plates… LOVE! Thanks for sharing @ TTF.
Hello! I'm just amazed at your finds! Awesome! I even featured your blue ice skates in my "Let's Talk Vintage" linky party today! Love to have you back again to share some more. 🙂