When my mom passed, I sent most her jewelry to auction. It was sold as a lot for $2.
I stopped at an estate sale last fall that I just happened to see signs for. It looked like the family was running it. No prices on anything. They...
It seems the younger generations don't want to be bothered with antiques which they see as old used junk. I shudder to think of all the neat...
Last spring, a neighbor passed away. I was able to "rescue" some items that ended up in a dumpster or set by the curbside. I got some heavy tables...
Another find in a garage sale freebie box - a barn motif teapot: [ATTACH]
Apparently there were 2 birds. The figurine is known as the "Pessimist" because its tail is pointed downwards.The "Optimist" version has its tail...
It amazes me sometimes what people think are worthless items that end up in a free box and at the same, ask near retail prices for things I...
Thanks for the ID Marote and Tiquer!
It was in the free box. Just sharing. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
No marks on bottom or even a sticker, just two vent holes under the figures. Is it good quality, though. [ATTACH]
Features Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Made by Balfour, Attleboro, MA. One was sold on eBay for $75. Just sharing. [ATTACH]...
Just sharing. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
More metalware service items. The last one pictured has what looks like where an old price sticker once was in the upper right corner. I tried oil...
OOPS! What non-British person would have thought? :happy:
I said Mideast, not Midwest. :cat: I don't think Bath, England has palm trees.
Good ID, Any. I looked for Southington butter pats and found exactly what I have on eBay. Thank you.
I found there when looking for a dish to bring cookies to a pot luck. I didn't even realize I had them and not sure where they came from. The...
Most "thrift" shops around here are that in name only. I stopped at a Salvation Army store a while back and was excited to see a whole shelf of...
Not that long ago, I remember when church suppers around here were $10 or $12 for an adult admission and it was served as "all you can eat". Now...
I went to a church holiday bazaar last month. I picked out a Hallmark Keepsake "Kittens in Toyland" ornament because it depicted a cat. I thought...
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