Monday, October 21, 2013

The Auction and The Thrifting...

Yesterday we spent the afternoon at a local auction, it was hosted by a small antique and collectible shop in town, Second Hand Treasures.  There was a lot of great merchandise, it was a fun filled all afternoon affair and then supper out, it was perfect!!  My husband bid on a vintage Pop-o-matic Trouble game, it went too high, boo hoo!!  It was nice too, the pieces were wooden, not plastic!   I missed out on a piece of pink depression glass, once again, it went for more than I was willing to pay!


We only ended up with two items though - here's what my husband bought - he is more excited about this than me, it's a vintage drafting table, there was a paper with it, from the 30's.  He's an engineer, that's why he goes for things like that!!  He's happy!



I had my eye on a bowl the whole auction, then when the auctioneer said they were going to wrap it up and take the rest back to the store, oh, no, not a purchase for me...  So, we're in the line up to pay for the beautiful drafting board, the owner comes along and asks if I got lots of stuff, I said I got nothing, I was waiting for that bowl - he said he would sell it to me, $2 for me...  Look what I got...



It's the largest of the Fire King tulip mixing bowls - how pretty is that?  I don't collect Fire King and I won't be starting but after finding those cute salt and pepper shakers, minus the covers, in Prince Edward Island for $2, I just wanted that bowl and now I have it! I've placed it on the corner shelf, love it!! Sometimes it pays to know people in a small town!!   Thank you, Chad!


I haven't been buying many dishes lately, because, really, I  have plenty but sometimes you see things and you just have to purchase - you know what I mean?? Last week I found these treasures... 


I couldn't pass up this Friendship 401 bowl, not for $1, I couldn't!!




I have a couple of pieces of this English Pyrex in the Snowflake pattern, but no plates and none with the marking on the bottom that this one has - Jobling, Opalware, Made in England, my other pieces just have JAJ - it's a sweet little plate.



I think I paid 25 cents for this little souvenir from Prince Edward Island - Woodleigh Replicas is no more so it's a neat little piece of the past.  I have a couple more PEI souvenirs the same style, oh, no, hope I'm not starting a new collection...


This isn't old but when it comes to anything Snoopy related and it's Halloween, if it's cute, I'll be buying it!



I bought this old coloring book to use for SMASHing - it's not even used - copyright 1986.    Older pop up books are hard to come by in good condition, I picked up this one to add to my Christmas book collection - it's in perfect shape, every tab is in working order, the book was given to Leane from Aunt Deb in 1978.  





This week I am going to visit my daughter on an over night trip, there's a few thrift shops there, hope I find something fun!


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27 comments:

  1. The tulip bowl and salt and pepper set are too cute, they look great!

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  2. Holy cow, what a deal on the tulip bowl! It looks so pretty in your display.
    I have to agree with your hubby, the table is pretty dang cool! You're so lucky that he likes going to that kind of thing. Mine probably couldn't be paid to go!

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  3. The tulip bowl is very pretty. I've never seen this pattern before. I remember visiting Woodleigh Replicas as a teen. It was a great tourist spot but I guess some of those places had their run and died out. The drafting table set was a great find for your hubby.

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  4. Oh no! I also said I was not going to start collecting Fire King and that went right out the window when I found my first Tulip bowl (the same size as the one you found!). It looks so cute with your shakers and for $2 there was no way you could leave it behind!

    ~Erica

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  5. Hi Jill, greetings from The Sault. You are a girl after my own heart, LOL I'm just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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  6. Great bowl, greater price! The drafting table is pretty nifty too. I have a small collection of those Halloween Snoopys-- thanks for reminding me to get them out!

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  7. What a great stash you've got to show off this week!

    Thank you for linking up, I really enjoyed reading about your treasures.

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  8. What a score! I bet you were so excited when he said $2! lol
    The bowl is so cool!
    Love the santa books and your other little finds. I hope your visit with Carla is full of thrifting fun and more smashing!
    Erica :)

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  9. Amazing score on the tulip bowl! I bet that made the whole event worthwhile!

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  10. Love the drafting table and the Fire King. Glad you wound up with the bowl. Op shop karma always has a way of working itself out!

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  11. Amazing finds! And great prices

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  12. I'm thrilled you went home with the tulip bowl! Awesome!

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  13. Hope you have a great time at your daughter's, Jill! LOVE that tulip bowl- can't believe you got it for two bucks!!
    I think that drafting table sounds perfect for your husband.:)

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  14. I've never seen that tulip bowl pattern before - its awesome!

    Good luck thrifting out of town.

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  15. Good for you Jill! He really "gave" you that beautiful bowl. Sweet! :) Pam

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  16. What great prices! I am lucky if I find a chipped saucer with no cup for $2!!! I have always had a soft spot for the tulip bowl since one was snapped before my eyes at an estate sale :)

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  17. What great prices! I am lucky if I find a chipped saucer with no cup for $2!!! I have always had a soft spot for the tulip bowl since one was snapped before my eyes at an estate sale :)

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  18. I've never seen the tulip pattern, it's very pretty! And I like what your hubby bought. I have a bunch of engineers in my family, too so I know what they like. Hope you're having fun and finding some good stuff this week! You've made my day special! Thanks girlfriend!

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  19. Jill
    It sure looks like you ended up with some pretty nice treasures!
    I do love the bowl that matches your salt and pepper shakers. It's such a sweet pattern.

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  20. Nice treasures! I really love that bowl and only $2!! What a score!

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  21. Those tulip bowls really pop...what a nice find! :)

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  22. I love the tulip bowl. It's so pretty and cheerful! :)

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  23. SO glad you got that tulip bowl, and for only $2! Makes me want to cry a little though. I sold my whole set of bowls a couple of years ago, and I still haven't forgiven myself!

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  24. Love that tulip bowl and the shakers... great deals!

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  25. Wow, do you know what that Fire King bowl is worth? That would sell for around $60 around here in South Carolina! At least. I like everything you got. Cute Snoopy, too. Thanks for linking up to We Call It Olde - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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