So, what have I found this week? Firstly, I picked up this partial set of Ballerina Mist dishes in the Strawflower pattern. Who could resist that soft blue-gray color? The set was $6 and consists of 4 dinner plates, three bread and butter plates, three saucers, three cups, and three bowls. Guess I'm ready to have two guests over.
I also picked up this men's squirrel dresser valet. I now have three different styles of these. How many does it take before I can officially call it a collection? This little guy has been repaired on the back, but for $1, he'll display great if I can ever get the shelves refinished that I want to use to display these on. I'll share a picture of the three I have soon.
I've had my eye on this vintage 1980s neon lighted phone for a couple of months now, but the dealer at the flea market never had a price on it. This time, the dealer caught their error, and I scooped it up for $2.50. I'm planning on using it in my bedroom (if the light doesn't keep me awake at night). The vintage metal thermos was 30 cents, and the red metal tray was $2.
Finally, I can't forget my Pyrex finds! Probably my oldest find was this 1 cup measuring cup (it was also my most expensive piece this week at $3.50). The glass on this measuring cup is thick and heavy. I also picked up three little fridgies in Spring Blossom and this amazing deep brown (anybody know what set this was part of?). The fridgies were $2.95 each, and I'm collecting the small and medium fridgies right now for a project (hopefully I'll get it complete and be able to share it before too long). Finally, I picked up this beautiful orange 471 1 pint size casserole. The color is amazing on it. It was a great find for 75 cents!
Today I'm headed to an estate tag sale here in town (they are incredibly rare around here, and I really prefer auctions). Hopefully I'll bring home some great stuff!
Have a great Friday!
I think your fridgie could be from the Old Orchard set!
ReplyDeleteWow, great prices!! I dig squirrels myself, so we can be squirrel friends, ha! Most bloggers I've lurked around say three makes a collection, but I firmly stand by my own Two Is Enough rule.
ReplyDeleteJill's right - Old Orchard!
ReplyDeleteOld Orchard! It's one of the least favorite pattern but I still have a soft spot for it :)
ReplyDeleteI don't really car for Old Orchard, but the deep brown color on this piece is great. If the other pieces had a similar solid dark brown, I might be convinced to become and Old Orchard fan.
DeleteYou are right. It's too bad the rest is a yukky paler brown.
DeleteOoh, I love the tray!
ReplyDeleteHow convient dishes for 3! I HAVE NEVER SEEN/heard tell of a squirrel dresser valet, that super cool. And, HURRAH you got the phone!!!
ReplyDeleteoooh, that '80s phone rocks!
ReplyDeleteOn the topic of Old Orchard, I would never add it to my personal collection, I have a piece in kitchen circulation, but that's about it. I bought some today, infact, but they are for resale in my future shop.
Loving the Pyrex, too.
I love the squirrel dresser valet. Along with Mick, I have never seen such a thing before, but, if I did, I would want to have it. And to think you have three! That is indeed an unusual collection. I like the Spring Blossom fridgies. I just bought six Spring Blossom cups with the little open handle for 20 cents apiece, to use for desserts. They are great for serving pudding or ice cream. I don't have any other Spring Blossom, but I might start looking for it, since it makes me smile. The Old Orchard pattern, on the other hand, makes me feel gloomy.
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