There were not alot of estate sales on Friday. I decided to hit one and then do some errands. It was advertised as 50 years of accumulation, but also as the last of three sales from the estate. You never know if it is the last of three sales if it has been picked over three times, or if they add new things. I decided to take a chance.
I arrived at exactly 9 a.m when it opened and there were boxes and boxes on tables in a large driveway. Evidently this third phase involved all the boxes from the attic of a house. The boxes were a hodge podge of items so you had to dig.
The digging was good.
There were not prices on anything. You gathered and made a pile and he gave you a price. This can be a good thing or a bad thing. I did well.
I wish I had this group of items earlier to go with my fourth of July decor. The horn is called a "Dandy Horn" and is dated 1921. Original nickle price inside.
A squeaker flip toy (what is the official name for them??) with darling bird graphics. I now have two...almost a collection.
Chickens for my collection sit on a cute doll size couch
A great tin tiny basket with sweet graphics. I got the suitcase it is resting on as well. I love the striped pattern.
A box of slide making materials...glass and frames.
Most of the Christmas was older and in beat up condition. I did rescue what I could.
These birds have lost their tails, but will look cute tucked in one of my wreaths.
Old Iclcles in original wrappers.
Stubby Christmas candles in super colors..amazing what people saved.
Pow wow time.
Celluloid dolls that are missing their lower bodies. I think they came to the right crafting gal.
This celluloid doll is a keeper. Perched on a leaf and wearing a beret. It is about 4 inches long.
Flip him around...such a cute bottom.
A good size roll of nursery rhyme wrapping paper.
Some vintage wallpaper scraps.
This tin fellow has lost his horse or tractor. I could not leave him sitting in a box.
Some vintage stickers and quite a bit of dresden trims.
This cabinet only has the front two feet, but it is tiny and I figured it would be another project. The inside area above the drawer would make a cute display spot.
Blue mason jars with zinc lids.
A Fuller Brush letter openener.
With the Fuller Brush woman on the backside. I do not have one of these that is two sided...I now have about 7 of these letter openers tho.
Cute doll bed in green chippy paint that may become a table.
And last but not least, my favorite find of the morning.
Great shabby metal chairs.
I looked at my watch as I left the sale. I had spent an hour and eighteen minutes digging thru boxes. Time well spent in my book.
Saturday morning found me digging again (for a longer period of time) in a big-time HOARDERS house. Post coming on that soon.....
Happy Day.
great finds as always I can't wait to see what you do with the dolls with missing bottom half.
Cathy
Posted by: acorn hollow | July 09, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Great junk!!! Certainly worth digging for.
I want to see what you do with the string doll, too.
Posted by: janet | July 09, 2011 at 04:50 PM
OMG...Laurie you did AWESOME...can't wait to see what you found in the hoarder's home... I know this is going to bee a good one....have a honey of a night ~ sweet dREaMs! ;O)
Posted by: Marlene | July 09, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Laurie I read it twice just to make sure I didn't miss anything. So much good stuff. All different and neat. I ran across and entire cabinet of candles last week at a sale? Not in one of those fantastic boxes but yeah they did keep everything. The wrapping paper is darling. But the leaf cherub steals the show...nice job for an hour...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | July 09, 2011 at 07:26 PM
I can't think of a much more fun and fruitful hour and 18 mins! the little celluloid doll on the leaf is a cutie. Anxious to see the HOARDERS haul.
Annette
Posted by: Annette | July 09, 2011 at 08:11 PM
You have the gift of hitting the perfect sales. I was only able to hit one in Vancouver on Friday and my box of stuff is still in the trunk lol, waiting to sneak it past hubby. I didn't find anything nearly as fun or interesting as you did. My favorite find's were an old metal kaleidoscope and some sewing notions from the 1890's. Your cherub on the leaf takes the cake though! Like the others I can't wait to see the hoarders post :)
Posted by: Krista | July 09, 2011 at 08:31 PM
You are in such a great area to hunt treasure!!
Posted by: Angela | July 09, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Uh-mazing! You always seem to find things I've never seen before - you're a vintage magnet. :-) That stripey suitcase is dang cute.
Posted by: Into Vintage | July 09, 2011 at 11:23 PM
You did good!! I think the little guy on the leaf is wearing an acorn for a hat.
I can hardly wait to see the hoarders post.
Posted by: Lynn | July 10, 2011 at 04:11 AM
I'm enjoying a fresh cup of coffee and pouring over your post. What a lovely way to start my Sunday morning. Amazing finds. I especially love that leaf cherub. I can't wait to see what you do with all your goodies!!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | July 10, 2011 at 05:17 AM
Oh, my, my, Laurie what fun. What an absolutely perfect sale!! And - THE FULLER BRUSH MAN!!!!! Geez, girl, the stuff you make me remember. I still have a brush from the Fuller Brush Man. I remember them coming around. Big ole black briefcase full of every kind of brush you can imagine. Well. This was fun. Thanks! - Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | July 10, 2011 at 06:12 AM
Awesome finds! Did you know that the little "indians" came from reservation schools for donations?
I have had several of these over the years.
Posted by: Ronda L | July 10, 2011 at 06:21 AM
Wow! You scored! I love it all, but my favorite is probably the little two legged cabinet. So cute. I have two metal chairs just like the ones you found. You had a great estate sale day!
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | July 10, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Now I spy something that blew me away Laurie. It's that little one which is on the eucalyptus leaf. This is from the books by May Gibbs. Such darling stories of Australia and the adventures of the little people with drawing that are so darn sweet. My books is Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. It's a beautiful book with color illustrations. The tiny ones only wear the caps not clothes and have all manner of adventures. Look them up. Nan
Posted by: Nan | July 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM
WOW!!! What a haul of awesome stuff! I have not seen any estate sale with so many goodies in a very long time. Re: the glass birds with no tails...tip them tail end down and carefully shake...sometimes the tail feathers end up inside the body when the old adhesive dries out. I saved several of these old birdies and was bemoaning the fact that they were tail-less, when a friend junker gave me this tip. Ya never know! *e*
Posted by: elaine | July 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM
You find the BEST treasures of anyone!!! It's just amazing that all the good stuff is where you live! LOL..
Loved seeing the good stuff!
Warmly,
deb :)
Posted by: deb | July 10, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Hi Laurie,
More wonderful finds! I especially
like the Ball jars and the cute,
cute, vintage nursery wrapping
paper. You find the greatest
things. :)
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | July 11, 2011 at 09:33 PM
Wow! This just might me my favorite haul of yours of all time!! The old ornaments, beat up or not are sooooo beautiful and the celluloid cuties with the bare bottom...and all that dresden! Amazing! I would be lying if I said my jealously has been reined in. ;)
Posted by: Crystal | July 14, 2011 at 02:21 PM