This vintage find was found on the second day of a sale in the basement. I couldn't believe that it was still there.
It folds up and has a handle on the top. The top is a bit scratched, but this is one side of it...
this is the other side of it.
and it folds out to make a great table.
I have seen a couple of these at antique stores over the years, but they price tag on them is always more than the $2.50 I paid for this table! My kids always use it to sell snacks during our neighborhood annual garage sale and people always comment on it and ask to buy it. Sorry, not for sale I like this quirky table too much!
FYI - The graphics on the game top feature these items:
Spell bingo, a multiplication table, a travel and buy game, a ruler, checker board, length measurements, width measurements and a whole slew of other measurements.
Fun find!
How cute, and definitely a keeper! The kids can memorize their dry measures while selling cookies! I hope you're having a wonderful day, basking in the warm sunshine of Mexico!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | March 23, 2010 at 07:48 AM
That is a very interesting table and a keeper for sure.
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | March 23, 2010 at 07:51 AM
never seen one like it..but I love it..you got a great deal..:)
Posted by: gina | March 23, 2010 at 09:10 AM
What a cute table and easy to transport.
Posted by: Lynn | March 23, 2010 at 10:16 AM
great find! we had a table like that we took camping with us when i was little, i've never seen one like it since!
say, i get one full day with my daughter in portland when we travel down to salem in may for her graduation - can you give me some pointers on fun spots to hit? i don't want her to go to the giant book store or i will never get anywhere else.... :)
Posted by: deb christensen | March 23, 2010 at 04:22 PM
Haven't ever seen a table like that. Ever. I would just by snacks at that table so I could hang out with it.
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Posted by: debbie | March 25, 2010 at 02:37 AM
Laurie, I just saw one of those tables this week-end @ Bridges Estate Sale. I thought of you. Glad you are enjoying your table!
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | March 29, 2010 at 08:04 PM