Thrifted Treasures - Teal Glassware!

On Friday I found this great website, The Thrift Shopper.com.  Just by entering either your zip code or state and zip, it will tell you the thrift shops in your area.  It also allows users to provide their reviews and rates the stores according.  It's awesome.  I entered "Richmond, Virginia" and the search results yielded 35 -THIRTY FIVE!!! - thrift locations.  That's a lot of pickin' places :).   We went to 11 of them on Saturday along with and we found another "Antiques" mall which was really mostly vintage pieces with antique pricing!  But, it's always fun to to see some of the things in person that I've drooled over in web searches or books.  OK, let's get to the finds!  Here we go...

1. Goodwill Outlet:

I'm affectionately calling this vase "Gator" glass.  Look at this cool texture:

At first glance it reminded me of the "rumple" vases (from this post) I see often but I did a double take when I realized it looked more reptilian.  The bottom is stamped, "Copyright by Sam Berger 1972."  

Next up, an egg cup and toothpick holder:

The egg cup is marked ARC France and Dan found the little *pink* Imperial Glass urn for me :)

I dug this syrup pitcher out of a bin:

I haven't identified it yet but the scalloped rim, inverted opposing diamond pattern, and lovely shaped handle (oh, and the 59c/lb price tag) meant it was coming home with me.

2.  The Family Thrift Store:

I love the beaded edge on this relish dish.  It looks so much like candlewick!  It was $1.98  Here's the pattern inside:

Last week, I found a pie bird, and this week, I found a pie plate:

A 1941-1956 Fire-King Sapphire Blue 9" pie plate!  I found a matching 1.5 qt casserole dish last month (here) at the GW outlet.  The pie plate was really dirty and I wasn't sure what I would find underneath all of the crud, but for $1, I decided to take a chance.  Look at the beautiful pattern:

The next three thrift stores - SALVO, Retail Goodwill on Midlothian Turnpike, and  RAL (Richmond Animal League) Thrift - yielded no finds.  The next stop, #6, was The Thrifty Quaker where I found this little treat for 50 cents:

This adorable porcelain sleeping kitten was made in the 1950s-1960s in England by the Hungarian artist Joseph Szeiler.  It's signed and oh.so.darling!

The next stop was Diversity Thrift (#7).  As luck would have it, all glassware was 50% off!

I know, more iridescent glasses.  Did I mention they were 50% off?  And four of them are purple!  $5 for all.
The next two stops, 8 and 9, were both SALVOs but the one wasn't completely set up yet (they had just moved into their new building) and I found this at #9:

This is an Indiana Glass Recollection Madrid pattern footed clear hurricane.  It was 60 cents - crazy!  I just found the Madrid tumblers 2 weeks ago (here) in pink.

The last two stops were both retail Goodwill stores - I hit the jackpot!

There are two patterns going on here but they are the same color and it's the color that I HAD to have :)  The luncheon plates are (1957) Indiana Glass Park Avenue pattern (originally a Colony Glass Company mold).  The goblets and sherbets are also by Indiana Glass in their Nouveau pattern (1968).  The color is referred to as blue but it's really more on the teal side - it's just beautiful!

The whole set was $15.  

I thought this was so cool:

Restoration Hardware silver plate penguin candle holder.  Quirky!

Finally, this gorgeous bowl for $3:

I love the painted koi:

I can't wait to see what you found!  I'm linking up!

Her Library Adventures, Flea Market Finds

Kathe With an E, You're Gonna Love It Tuesday #13
Cap Creations, Thrifty Love
Hey What's for Dinner Mom, Penny Worthy Project
Southern Hospitality, Thrifty Treasures Party
What-About.co, Showoff Friday 
From My Front Porch To Yours, Treasure Hunt Thursday
The Thrifty Groove, Thrifty Things Friday

Have a great week!  <3 Lisa

Thrift Treasures

I got a jump on the weekend thrifting by hitting up my local GW last Friday.  I have seen dozens of glass hurricane lamps but none have really caught my eye until this beauty:

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

Thrifted Finds - June 10, 2012

I hope you all had a great weekend!  Dan and I did what's becoming our "usual Saturday morning" ritual and headed to Richmond to thrift.  I've been running a bit behind because we've been finishing the home office but I definitely didn't want to miss out on the thrift share parties! 

The outlet was great!  Look what I found - in LOVELY condition, stacked neatly in the corner of a bin:

1950s Fire King peach lustre handled soup bowls.  They were a little dirty, but other than that, they are beautiful!

Next I found this:

1950s Chase hand-painted ceramic child's mug, "always drink milk"  Now, the handle is too cute but the bow around the calf's neck hides a nasty scar --it is apparent the head broke off at some point and  was glued back on.  No worries; a little ribbon and no one will ever know... LOL!  I'm planning to use this in my craft room as a pencil cup.  

Isn't this really cool?

I love the square stopper!   

This next pic is of some really neat milk glass pieces I found but the bud vase (left) came from GW retail and the planter (right) came from the outlet.  The vase was $1 and the planter was just a few cents.   

I also found two purses.   Purses at the outlet are $3 each.   I call this first one "the Peggy."  It totally looks like something Peggy Olsen (Mad Men) would carry :)  

There's a tag inside, "Empress USA."  I'm guessing it's from the early 60s.  Next, I found this:

It's fake but I like it.  The authentic Louis Vuitton vinyl bucket bag is a limited edition.  I saw it on eBay as a buy it now for $700 *GULP*  A $3 knock off is more my style ;)

GW retail had some great stuff too:

****updated to add:  So excited to learn this is a McKee Brothers crystal line #44 (shell shape)*****

I have been wanting on of these vintage candle holders.  I haven't identified this pattern/maker yet but I love the clean lines (and the $2 price tag ;)  This next item had a yellow sticker which meant it was 50% off - fabulous!  It was $7.25 and I got it for $3.81:

Federal Glass Pioneer Patterned platter in smoke carnival glass.

***edited to add this is a Block Crystal votive in their "tulip garden" pattern.  

It was produced between 1999-2005***

Crystal vase $2.   Next we went to the "Family Thrift Store" and there were treasures abound:

1/2 gallon Atlas E-Z seal jar with a big ole' bubble right in the front and a Hazel Atlas mason jar complete with zinc lid and ceramic insert.  $3 for these - SCORE.  Only one complaint...The 1/2 gallon jar came with an UNWANTED bonus - an icky spider!  Dan saved the day.  He paid for the jar and then took it outside and released the creeper into the wild.  :)  My hero *swoon* LOL!

While Dan wrangled the 8-legged fiend, I nabbed this little darling:

Josef Original - January "Carnation" girl - $2  My morning cup o' joe costs more than this little treasure - that's crazy!  But this makes it official - I collect Josef Original figurines.

And finally, this Imperial marigold carnival glass pansy nappy for $5.  The handle is shaped like a twig.   Next we hit Salvo.

I scooped this up ASAP! A Pyrex Friendship oval casserole dish.  It's actually red but my pics make it look orange.  It was $2.29 for both pieces - I swore it was a mistake but the cashier said it wasn't.  It's very large and in great condition.

Here are the other scores from Salvo:

Kings Crown cranberry flash compote $2

English hobnail decanter $5

I haven't identified the pattern on these yet.  They were 50 cents each.

Antique beaded panel bowl.  It's in perfect condition and really beautiful!

On our way home we stopped at Two Times New thrift and I got this amazing figural milk glass compote:

for $5!  That's a terrific deal.  I have shells in it and it's sitting on a small table in my sun room :)  Finally, our Goodwill retail was hoppin'!  Here's my haul:

Federal Glass Colonial Panel  3" sherbet cups, 99 cents each

Birch-bark covered bucket, 99 cents

 And finally, I found this last item quite...well...uh...puzzling:

So, these large plastic puzzle pieces in an acrylic tray with loads of tape across the front (to keep them from falling out and such) were just sitting on a shelf all flashy and cute.  There were 2 sets.  $3 and totally cool but what were they?  A game?  Cool wall art?  I bought them of course.  The only thing harder for me to resist than glass is lighted kitsch - LOL!  And then I googled.  Here's what they are for:

Lighted --light changing! --coasters and the acrylic storage tray doubles as a serving tray.  They go for $45 each set of 4 -- I got 8 for a mere fraction of the  retail cost of one - I will NEVER. STOP. THRIFTING  :)  I'm linking up!

Her Library Adventures, Flea Market Finds
Coastal Charm, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, No. 118
Hey What's for Dinner Mom, The Penny Worthy Project
Kathe With an E, You're Gonna Love It Tuesday #8
Cap Creations, Thrifty Love
Apron Thrift Girl, Thrift Share Monday

I am going to post the Minnie Mouse invitations this week and hopefully I will have pics of our re-done home office!  Have a wonderful week!  <3 Lisa