I had a workshop in Joplin last Thursday, which was released early because the presenter wasn't feeling well. So, I took an opportunity to enjoy my extra time and hit up a few stores. The first place that I stopped at was a flea market / antique place. When Mick and Patricia visited last summer, we stopped at this place. I usually find a good deal or two, and this time I found one. I picked up the 1.5 quart size Opal Pyrex mixing bowl to go with my 1.5 pint bowl. Hopefully I will stumble across good deals on the other two some day. I picked this one up for $4, which brings the total price of the two piece set to $4.50. Not bad.
Next, I hit up my favorite unnamed thrift shop, but they hadn't had much come in since the last time I was there, so I left empty-handed. I didn't have any luck at the next thrift I visited, either, so I traveled to a town about 10 miles away where the Goodwill store moved after the Joplin location was lost in last May's tornado. I did have a bit of luck there. I picked up this small Butterfly Gold fridgie. It was priced at $2.00, but it was 50% off one item day, and since it was all that I was buying, I got it for $1. Now I have two of these. Another set to complete.
Saturday was a cold day, with temperatures in the mid-upper 30s, not exactly perfect auction weather, but it was nice because it kept the crowd smaller, and the deals were better. At the auction, I picked up two small Butterprint fridgies for $3 each.
I also got a few planters for $2 each. I really like the green one. I am thinking that it would match Mick's green kitchen. The white one is marked Frankoma.
Who could pass up this fun 1960s chicken clock for a mere $2? It is electric, but it has been running for over 48 hours now, and it keeps excellent time. It also has the fun hum sound that vintage electric clocks make. I may end up passing this on to another lucky person though.
Who could pass up this fun 1960s chicken clock for a mere $2? It is electric, but it has been running for over 48 hours now, and it keeps excellent time. It also has the fun hum sound that vintage electric clocks make. I may end up passing this on to another lucky person though.
I also picked up this set of pink plates and platter for $3 for the set. Anybody know anything about them? There are no makers markings on them. The stack of Franciscan Desert Rose bread and butter plates was picked up for a fraction of retail as well. If I ever get an Etsy shop set up, this will be one of the first things I list. They are in excellent, flaw-free condition. I can't believe that one of the dealers at the sale didn't snatch these up!
I also picked up the stuff in the following pics.
A couple of double glass candlesticks. I believe that the one without the silver flowers is McKee, but I don't know anything about the one with the silver flowers. Do any of you? Also, picked up this Early American Prescut punch bowl base (I believe) which doubles as a bowl when turned over.
That pretty much sums it up. Did any of you find some great deals over the weekend?
What a wonderful stash of Pyrex! That rooster clock is such a hoot. Great finds.
ReplyDeleteYour mystery plates say Homer Laughlin to me, but not without markings of any kind... Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteLove the Elegant double candlesticks. Purdy!
I came across your blog as I was searching for any info on some Harmony House china that I found. I can't find the pattern anywhere! I've never seen the opal Pyrex bowls anywhere else either. I found the 4 qt. at Goodwill a couple of weeks ago. I love the clock too!
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