This Week’s Vintage Finds #61
I scooped up these two “Rose Chintz” bread plates for 49¢ each. Johnson Brothers produced this vintage pattern, but…
these are newer, as you can tell by the “dishwasher and microwave safe” stamp on the back.
Johnson Brothers began business in Staffordshire, England in 1883 and quickly became famous for its transferware (like this Chintz pattern). The patterns are “transferred” onto the pottery via tissue paper inked with the desired design. Collector’s Weekly has a nice article about Johnson Brothers Dinnerware. Get help pricing your pieces with my transferware price guide.
I bought this bouquet for future home decorating, perhaps for my mantle someday. I enjoy the long twigs, tightly bound together.
Here’s a better look at what’s in the bouquet.
I don’t deal in a lot of vintage clothing, but quality woolens are sometimes good sellers. I risked very little on this perfect condition red cable knit from Scotland. I will list it for about $20.00. [UPDATE: I offered it for sale in my Etsy shop, but no takers. Ultimately, I used if to create a beautiful Valentine’s wreath.]
I purchased four stems of these pretty fall leaves for just $1.00. They will come in handy next autumn.
All three of these items were half-off–hooray! The metal platter was just $1.50; I’ll hang onto it for a while. The white ironstone-ish platter is a newer piece that has already made its way to my corner cupboard, which I’ve been slowly filling with ironstone.
I bought the silver-plated napkin rings for low, low money as well thinking I would attached something crafty to them; but they are cleaning up beautifully, so I think I’ll sell them in my shop for something like $25.00. (SOLD)
I’m very excited about this door that I bought at the Restore. On the one side is this great bare wood, and on the other…
is white bead board. You may have noticed that I’ve been using it this week as a background for most of my photographs. It’s about 1″ too short to use in any of my doorways, so I’m not sure exactly what’s in store for it, but for just $20.00, it’s all mine.
25¢ for a box of Shiny Brites?!! Crazy, I know.
I wish you all could hold the beautiful bowl in your hands. The weight of it and the wonderful smooth surface are just perfect. She’s not going anywhere for a while. With her crisp navy blue trim and American Legion emblem, she’s staying in my cupboard.
Syracuse China made loads and loads of wares in its day for hotels, restaurants, and rail roads. They began backstamping their pieces using letters and numbers in 1920. “12-U” denotes December 1941. O.P.Co. stands for Onondaga Pottery Company, the original name of the pottery. For help dating your Syracuse China, check out this eBay article.
Aren’t these leather coasters unique? The stamp reads, “London Harness Company,” so I’m guessing this is the same sort of leather that would be used for harnesses and saddles and that sort of thing. I think they’d make a great addition to a family room or man cave. I’ll list them for about $25.00. (SOLD)
This is my favorite find! I discovered this aqua glass lamp at Salvation Army for just $8.00. I’ve been looking for lamps to update my living room, and this may be just what I’ve been looking for. A couple of days after I bought it, I found a shade for just a dollar. “Did it fit?” you ask. “Does it look good?” You’re just going to have to wait and see…
[UPDATE: Check out this post to see what happened with this lamp!]
Thanks so much for taking a look at my vintage finds today. I love sharing my experiences wheeling and dealing for fantastic vintage junk 🙂 Happy hunting, friends!
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Great finds. That door is my favorite! Old doors make great wall hangings. I'd love an old screen door myself. What fun, blessed times you have getting these wonderful thing!
That door on the brown side just warms my heart! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
I think you hit the jackpot! Love the color of that sweater. And those dishes are just beautiful.
So many wonderful finds, Diana! Lots of great home decor pieces…the coasters and the American Legion bowl are too fun! Love the door!
Love to see what you find! Love that door, what an awesome background it makes. The Aqua lamp is pretty!
hugs,
Linda
Diana, you had a great week. The door is so charming. I can't wait to see how you use it.
Awesome finds, Diana! Loving the Johnson Brothers & beadboard door! Blessings, Cecilia
Fabulous finds Diana! If I would have scooped up that door in a heart beat. It is amazing! Love the dishes and the shiny brites too. The aqua lamp is so pretty
You truly found some goodies! I love the door but all of it is great!
Hugs, Dianne
the Johnson Brothers plates were featured in a Martha Stewart magazine that I just finished. I'm not sure which month. I noticed them because I have some very similar. great snag. sharon
OH I love the little rose chintz plates , I collect that pattern also when I can find it
Love, love, love that door! I would have snagged it up happily. I really could use an "evergreen" backdrop for my blog photos and etsy shots. I also really love those coasters. We may have tons of great Goodwills here, but the closest H for H ReStore is more than a half an hour away! Glad you had such good luck!
xoKathleen
Great finds! Syracuse china is great stuff! This piece will last forever.
I love that bowl! And the door. You will have fun with that!
Wow, some great finds! I am crazy for that door!! Perfect for photo backdrops and I love them just leaning against a wall. The plates and that bowl are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
ohhh that reminds I need to hit the restore in Anchorage and look for goodies!
Nice finds as always!! Cheers
Pretty! You could put trim on the bottom of the door, and then it will fit.