This Week’s Vintage Finds #55
As I begin to appreciate the Dutch heritage of the Albany area (where I live), I find myself more and more attracted to anything Dutch. Aren’t these post cards just darling?
Up top is what I think is a crumb brush–any other thoughts on the matter? The child’s fork is sterling and should clean up nicely. The school scissors will be added to my ongoing collection. I’m not sure what I plan to do with them yet. The leather case holds a manicure set. I’ll price the fork at about $20.
There’s a pretty good market for vintage office supplies. I recently sold a pencil sharpener from my Etsy shop for $15. SOLD $15.00. I’ll put the stapler at about the same. Neither of these is marked in any way.
The Doan’s pill tin and Eight O’Clock Coffee bank are not too old, but are nonetheless collectible. The candy tin in the middle is in rough shape but its small size and oval shape appealed to me.
And it came from Woolworth’s, which holds a lot of memories for me. My mother would take me into the “city” to shop at Woolworth’s and we’d eat at the lunch counter. I remember delicious burgers and shakes.
I’ve had good luck in the past selling vintage ribbon and wrapping paper. I’ll save these to grow a larger collection and sell them as a grouping. Individually, they are worth just a couple of dollars.
With the current fascination with alarm clocks, I thought this funky smiley face would probably have not trouble finding a home, priced in the $15-20 range.
This dainty brass tray would look beautiful on a dresser, holding vanity jars or a collection of cocktail rings, perhaps. I plan to price it at approximately $25. I rescued the tiara and small jewelry box from a “free” bin. I’ve not decided what to do with them yet.
I have to do a bit of research on these figural light bulbs. I’ve never sold any before, so I don’t know much about them or their value.
I do know that Santa collectors in general are a ferocious bunch, often gobbling up every Santa they come across.
I couldn’t pass up these steam punk-y, “industrial” goodies–a bunch of mini light bulbs and a box of fuses. Love the red and turquoise on the fuses themselves. Lots of artsy possibilities with these supplies. Each set will be listed for about $10-12. LISTED HERE for $9.99.
I own a set of KAN-U-GO cards that I’ve used for scrapbooking and other crafts, so I’m going to put this set in my Etsy shop for about $12. LISTED HERE for $12.99.
Last find–copper plant markers–not too off-trend, with the continued popularity of copper. I think these are a cool find. I will list the ten of them closer to spring for about $20.
Great finds! My favorite is the little trophy but the Santa bulbs run a close second. I would love for you to share tomorrow at the Southern Special.
Where to start? So many great things…..I love the trophy (my daughter's surname is ELY!, so when you're through fostering, may I have 1stdibs?), and the copper plant markers – terrific. The brush – yes, either crumb or maybe clothes/hat. We even have a few that look similar that are wallpaper smoothing brushes. The stapler, sharpener – love. They're all cool, Diana!
Thanks Rita! I'm taping your name on the bottom so I remember–LOL.
The little trophy is a treasure and the child's spoon is darling. I need to go shopping in your shop.
Great finds! Really loving the figural vintage Christmas bulbs.
Lots of great stuff but the Snoopy book was my favorite.
I can't wait to see what you do with al the vintage scissors.
I always thought it was such treat to go to Woolworths and get a hamburger and a milk shake. Great score on that tin.
The "crumb catcher" looks like a brush used for wallpaper application. I could be wrong. Great finds.
That trophy is what I dream of finding every time I go out thrifting! I also love that vanity tray and the santa lights. You did good!:)
xoKathleen
I haven't come across anything interesting lately, but I really love those copper plant markers!
A nice selection of goodies, even a Snoopy book! What fun y'all had!
I love seeing your new finds because they are always so different than what I find! We live in a great picking state with such a great variety of treasures!
Wow! So much goodness here! I especially love that smiley face clock. XOXO
Bonjour,
Une belle manière de chiner que de découvrir chacune de vos photos…
Gros bisous ☂
Love your old trophy! I would keep it also! Great finds!
OH wow you had some great finds! I'm always amazed at what one can find in a thrift store! LOVE the little trophy!
Hi! I just found your blog. Love those Dutch postcards!! My parents are Dutch so I love anything related to it and I love the vintage postcards. New follower. Blessings, Diane
You sure have been shopping in the right places! I love it all, especially those garden markers, tins, and trophy. Thanks Diana for bringing them to VIP.
WOW!!!!! SCORE!!!! Dont you just Love a bargin? lol
The trophy is great…and the office supplies and the brass tray… 😉 The post cards are darling too. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Bliss Tuesdays. Jo
Love, love that trophy! Anything that has to do with Woolworths is a great walk down memory lane. I have (had) a fabulous crate marked Woolworths. My youngest son loved it and borrowed it for a while. We'll see if I ever get it back. lol! Those prints are just precious! Wanted to tell you that I have some Santa shaped lights that look like that. They came on an Avon light set. I know there was a snowman, an angel, and a lamp post. That may be all. Mine no longer worked so I saved the bulbs just for displaying. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Okay, everyone wants that trophy! Thank you for bringing your treasures over to Make It Monday.
Wow, what great finds! Love that Snoopy book! The Santa bulb is a great find too. I think they are from the 50's!
goodies like yours make me sad to be whittling down my stuff and becoming more minimalist in my house : ) LOVE the vintage bulbs, and santa collectors ARE a vicious bunch 😉