I found some old metals - two cookie cutters and nine awesome vintage clips made in Germany (perfect for Studio projects!):
Some beautiful ceramics - two small horses that reminded me of one my paternal grandmother gave me when I was very young:
And an adorable set of Beswick bunnies - for half the price someone else wanted for them when I spotted a set at an antique shop over the summer!
A few regal items for my Victorian Studio - a Coronation plate from 1902:
And a Canadian Provost Corps cap badge. Love anything with a crown; these both have a bonus with a lion wearing a crown too!
Of course, I told daughter to be on the lookout for any vintage Christmas. Pickings were slim, but she did find some small glass ornies in a great old box. All I found was this poor glass bird without a tail. Since it was only $2, I decided to adopt it into my family of vintage ornaments:
When I got it home though, I realized there was something inside the bird. I pulled... and out popped the tail! In perfect silky condition. What a great surprise!
Actually that was my second surprise of the day - daughter found this mica-dusted deer and gave to me to join my ever-growing deer herd.
So despite the awful weather, we had a wonderful time. In fact, BECAUSE it was so nasty out, the show was a delight to roam about without the usual crowds!
I just repaired a bunch of the birds that I had. The tails often slide inside if they aren't stuck in place just so..glad that was the case with your little birdie. Fun time with your daughter!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I thought of you when I saw it... since it's beak was still intact, I assumed it was a good buy. Now with the tail, it was a great buy!
DeleteNice finds! Do you have an idea how you will use the cafe clips? I have a few of those and keep thinking they will come in handy but never actually do anything with them. I love how ornate they are.
ReplyDeleteOh cafe clips! I have been using them to hold paper together in my books while the glue dries. They work great!
DeleteHello Maureen,
ReplyDeleteWonderful having a daughter who has inherited your antiquing genes! And has such good taste!
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I sure am lucky, thank you Dagmar!
DeleteLove the deer and the little bird. I found a bag full of old birdies the other week, the tails and clips were unattached so have a little bit of work to get them in shape!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so glad you were able to rescue them! I love the vintage ornaments... they are definitely worth saving!
DeleteGreat finds as usual. Love the vintage christmas stuff!
ReplyDeleteYeah, but it's getting harder and harder to find; pretty popular to collect them now!
DeleteGood thing you didn't let the nasty weather keep you away. Your treasures are all so sweet. What a surprise that must have been to discover the tail inside the bird. Thanks for sharing your treasure hunt with us.
ReplyDeleteYes, it sure was a surprise! I wonder how the seller never noticed... but lucky for me she didn't!
DeleteWoderful finds Maureen. Love those vintage clips....can't wait to see them on a project. Karen.x
ReplyDeleteOh those clips are already coming in handy with my books and journals - both during creation and display!
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