Saturday Treasures

Last weekend was a very good weekend for estate and yard sales.

I though you might enjoy seeing a few

of my favorite picks.

 

I've always been enamored with

vintage vessels of all types

 and these two lovelies were a steal

at $1 each.

 

I had more altered dolls in mind when I came across

these gorgeous silver salt and pepper shakers

I don't know if the watch still works

but I don't plan on wearing it.

Disassembled it will provide several

ornate findings to use in mixed media pieces.

The seller requested 10 cents for it!

 

I collect many things

and one of my oldest and favorite collections is

music boxes.

 I don't believe this one is very old

but it's very pretty.

 

I have a few of this type already

and they're so fun.

They were used to hold ladies face powder.

 

An enjoyable Saturday

with such wonderful finds...

I'm off to a block sale this morning.

Wish me luck

&

happy hunting to you!

 



More Estate Sale Finds

I'm so pleased with my recent finds....
I love collecting the old mirrored vanity trays. I have them tucked all over holding little vignettes, and like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same!
The sweet picture frame, antique pouches and vintage handkerchiefs were all wonderful finds but that little lacy dress complete with veil on a miniature wooden stand is very special.
(You need to enlarge to truly appreciate.)

I had deemed it the find of the day until this little darling caught my eye.
It really had been a long time since I added to the doll collection.....

Estate Sale Treasures

It was a fantastic weekend for estate sales in my area. Among my many collections, one of my favorites is teddy bears. I haven't added any in quite some time (I would need to consider putting an addition on to the house if I added to my collections every time I saw something I liked!) but this little sweetheart really spoke to me.
Her name is Emma and she's dressed in a lovely vintage doily that has handpainted flowers. She also wears a stickpin with a portrait of a woman. Perhaps the stylist for this sweet creation?
And look at the back of Emma's doily dress-her name is hand stitched!

I don't have a fan collection but certainly wouldn't mind starting one after this find.I have no idea how to determine the age of this fan but I can tell that it's very old. The paper is aged and appears frail but is in perfect condition. The muted colors and floral design are stunning.

Fairies and all things whimsical are tucked around my house, so yes, I must admit to that collection also.I simply couldn't resist and immediately found a place to perch her.

If you've never been to an estate sale I highly recommend it. This past Saturday was certainly an enjoyable and entertaining day for me and those fabulous finds set me back less than $20!