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[BinkieBaumont]

Forgot to mention yesterday's thrift shop find - a mid-century tiered serving tray with dark red Catalin trim for $1.99:

"Call me a fussy old fart, but I would get rid of those "Legs" on that server, they just dont look right, (LOVE the handle! ), then it would be perfect for serving canapés at any cocktail party"

 

[Foofoogal]

"Call me a fussy old fart, but I would get rid of those "Legs" on that server

:eusa_doh:

 

[Dinerman]

Not the best, but the price was right, as was the ringer. It's from 1976, and has fairly recent looking tags on the bottom stating it was reconditioned.

And a nice vintage silk scarf.

 

[Forgotten Man]

Cloth cord?

Bet your boots!

what a beauty! I have the same one but not in as good of condition, and it is the toast burner from hell.

Oh, the same one eh? Toast burner from hell is it? lol Maybe the thermostat is out on it... there's that little knob at the bottom that adjusts it from light to dark toast... I know those things do go out once in a while due to heavy use. Yours is probably just toasted out.

 

[jamespowers]

Oh, the same one eh? Toast burner from hell is it? lol Maybe the thermostat is out on it... there's that little knob at the bottom that adjusts it from light to dark toast... I know those things do go out once in a while due to heavy use. Yours is probably just toasted out.

Toasted out?

 

[Forgotten Man]

Toasted out?

Burned out or just over toasted... come on, it's funny!lol

 

[jamespowers]

Burned out or just over toasted... come on, it's funny!lol

Over toasted or toasted over?

 

[Forgotten Man]

"Call me a fussy old fart, but I would get rid of those "Legs" on that server,

Ok, you're a fussy old fart lol

And this is coming from someone who suggested putting a TV screen and DVD player in a 1925 Radiola model 30 ! :eusa_doh:

How is it that some seem to always find something they'd like to change or can't appreciate about something made 50+ years ago? As if they're designers and can do a better job than the original?

Myself, I find it all very pretentious and insulting.

 

[Miss 1929]

Over-toasted.... burnt out.... you must have known about today's hangover...

I think I know what Binkie means about the feet. It almost looks as if they were added to 30s stock to make it sellable post-war. But if they are original, they should stay!

 

[Warbaby]

Forgot to mention yesterday's thrift shop find - a mid-century tiered serving tray with dark red Catalin trim for $1.99:

Today at a different thrift shop in a nearby town I found this matching small tray. It probably originally had some sort of bowl to hold sauce or dip - with luck, it'll prolly turn up at the next thrift shop I visit...

 

[Foofoogal]

that is wild. Wonder if it is a line? Is there a marking or name on the bottom?

I recently found a nut and mint dish as part of Paden City Emerald Glo line.
Seems a whole line was made. I am always amazed at no matter how long I am in this business I find out new stuff every day.
Part of this line. Green bakelite.
http://clicksnipwow.com/chataboutdg/img1232.search.htm

 

[Warbaby]

Both pieces have a tiny decal on the bottom identifying them as:

GOURMATES
Styled by GLO-HILL
Made in Canada​

 

[Forgotten Man]

Neat! I enjoy the Canadian made stuff... most of it even by the 50s still had heavy late 30s-40s design and charm! This can be seen in even most appliances that were made by American companies for the Canadian market.

 

[Foofoogal]

http://www.tias.com/10925/InventoryPage/1423014/1.html

I am going to go ahead and post this as most of them have sold. Very cool.
Mod take off if not ok.

 

[Foofoogal]

This inspired me to pick up a vtg. mid century green metal casserole warmer with a yellow lemon or something on top.
Figure with the ice storm they are suggesting coming maybe I can use the little sterno to warm soup at least. lol

 

[Quigley Brown]

found this slightly tacky, but cool, retro 60s floor lamp today at a nearby non-profit donation center. It's not quite a thrift store because you can have it if you want it or just leave a small donation. It stands about 5'10"

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[Shangas]

Hey Quigley, that looks like a really cool lamp!!

 

[Foofoogal]

looks like teak wood from here. It is very nice for the right decor.

 

[Quigley Brown]

found this Turner mirror a few days ago a local antiques/flea market store for a very reasonable price...

mirrors are hard to take pictures of......[huh]

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[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Forgot to mention yesterday's thrift shop find - a mid-century tiered serving tray with dark red Catalin trim for $1.99:

WOW, please send that to me. And don't even think of removing those legs, not that you would.