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Found this print at the thrift shop today. Another addition to the "old prints of Canadian landscapes" collection that my dorm walls seem to be accumulating.
MaryDeluxe said:Some of my recent auction finds!
Quigley Brown said:Got these vintage look-into-the-future books at the neighborhood thrift store today. The large book is copyright 1962 and the smaller one is 1953.
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Joie DeVive said:I had a banner weekend too. I found a glorious estate sale. I came home with 3 hats, 4 dresses (including a wedding dress), a blouse and a patent leather bag for $15!!!!!!!!
jamespowers said:Holy Crimony! What was the address again?
Miss RM said:
I went to visit the city I used to live in the other day, and had a glorious time in the thrift stores! This doll set (1942) was one of my favourite finds, although there was SO much more as well. Vintage earrings for a quarter a pair, a box full of vintage needle books for three dollars .... sigh. I'd forgotten how magical that city is for thrifty finds!
Brinybay said:I'm assuming Craigslist finds fall into this thread. Been looking for one of these, finally found one in good shape and reasonable price. Only has some minor scratches on it. The mirror is gold colored, was that common in those days? More for decor than functionality, but that's ok since it's a "gentlemen's" dresser. The camera picks up more details than the eye sees, e.g. the streaks across the mirror aren't that noticeable when looking at it. Veneer is in good shape, it has the original wood wheels on metal castors, but one of them has the wooden part missing. That shouldn't be hard to fix, even for me. Some discoloration on the bottom drawer, doesn't look bad, it'll probably buff out. Not sure what the colored part of the handles are made of - plastic or bakelite? Pretty sure it's not porcelain. Some numbers on the back, not sure what they mean or when they were put there. I googled "Kirk's" and came up with this: http://www.kirksfurniture.com/ Maybe? Asking price was $150, she took $125. An antique store probably would have charged $300 or more.
Next question, how do I get the "old smell" out of it? Baking soda?
Hatsquad said:I collect Fireking Jadite Restaurant ware from 50's and 60's.......... and I use it everyday as well.......
Regards, Gerry