The swirled glass is beautiful but what sealed the deal was this:
In the light, it has an ever so delicate amethyst tint! It's absolutely gorgeous. It didn't have the chimney so I'm on the hunt for one. I only paid $2 for it. Rhonda found these for me:
She held one up and said, "Lisa, this looks like you." I was emphatically shaking my head yes and she said, "oh! There's four and they're $1 each." We held our breath checking for nicks and chips but all was well. They are Noritake Sweet Swirl Pink goblets. Only my BFF would hand over such a find :)
On Saturday, Dan and I did our usual thrift route in Richmond, the GW outlet, Family Thrift Shop and the Salvo. We bought mostly books at the outlet this week - trading in paperback Stephen King books for hardback ones for the home office/study. The Family Thrift Shop had these:
These are an Indiana Glass 1982 reproduction of the Federal Glass Company's 1932-1938 madrid pattern. IG bought Federal Glass in the late 70s. Here's a close-up of the pattern:
I found this silver plate dish at Salvo:
It's beautiful but man, was it tarnished. It took forever to get it looking this shiny :) It's Friedman Silver Company, pattern 1157. The filigree lid is what did me in :) I've filled it with potpourri:
We stopped in at Class & Trash in Ashland on the way home. I instantly fell in love with this:
Jeanette Glass Company carnival glass punch bowl and cups. A modest $20 price tag. It's beautiful, yes? No scratches, chips, or dings or dull lustre. Next, I found this:
This is so neat! It looks like a glass rose bush and I'm pretty sure it's "goofus glass." There isn't an exact time frame for the production of this glass but historians estimate between 1897 - 1920 and it was made by some of the most prominent glass manufacturers --Northwood, Dugan, Indiana Glass --to name a few. The glass was mold-blown and then cold-painted (rather than firing it on). Earlier pieces were undecorated. Those that were, the paint would easily flake off. There are several theories as to how the name "goofus" glass - or "goofy glass" came about. Some speculate it's because it was given away at carnivals (the original carnival glass!); and others think it may be because since the paint flaked off so easily, people felt they were being "goofed" on. I paid $4 for it. I wonder what the folks back in the day would think about that -$4 for a piece won at a carnival? It's a great conversation piece :)
I bought a bow front cabinet from Class & Trash also:
It was $80 and although it will need some work, it seemed a reasonable price for something with such lovely lines. I'll keep you posted on the refinishing. As luck would have it, there is a GW just down the road from Class & Trash. We stopped in and I found more really lovely glassware:
1950s West Virginia Blendo pitcher & glass set for $10.25. Total steal. It was in my basket when a fellow glassaholic walked over and asked could she look at it. We stood there, gushing over it and speculating over the meticulous care it must have been given --or the lack of use! -- and talking in general about how much we loved glassware. She told me I was stealing it for the price and I wholeheartedly agreed :) We also agreed we needed to start a glass lovers club. In the same GW I found this:
a fairy lamp! $2. I haven't identified the pattern or the maker yet but the color alone is what caught my eye. Plus it's a fairy lamp and out in the wild - making it a must have on any level for me. And the treasures kept being found:
My first piece of actual candlewick! $2. Just one lone piece; believe me I scoured the racks just in case. And, what's a thrifting trip without at least one piece of milk glass:
It stands 8.5" tall and is 5" wide and has a basket pattern. I paid $4. We finished our afternoon at our Salvo and while there were no treasures to be had inside, I managed to nab this 1944 edition of Emily Post's book of "Etiquette" in a box out front marked "FREE." How awesome is that!?
So that's the haul this week. I'm not sure if there will be a thrift trip this coming weekend. Dan and I are going to be on vacation next week - YIPPEE! But I'm sure there will be thrift stops along the way :) I'm linking up!
Her Library Adventures, Flea Market Finds
Coastal Charm, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, No. 120
Kathe With an E, You're Gonna Love It Tuesday #10
Cap Creations, Thrifty Love
Apron Thrift Girl, Thrift Share Monday
Hey What's for Dinner Mom, Penny Worthy Project
Have a wonderful week! <3 Lisa
