I signed up for today's sale last night at 10:45 at night in my pajamas. I was number 30 on the list and got in right away today. It was the third phase of the doll sale that I had good luck with last week. (If you need a reminder, you can find the posts here and here).
Two old floral tablecloths and a framed mirror/drawer meant to hang on the wall.
Old tin noisemakers.
Doll shoes in original box, an Easter candy container and a celluloid oval mirror.
I heard one more doll yelling at me this week to bring her home. She encouraged me to bring the chalkware elephant home as well.
A couple of tin child's tea cups and a Little Bo Peep tin pot.
A trio of toy Wolverine tins (Etsy bound).
I love those old glass towel rods. I used some in my bathroom remodel that were clear glass. The turquoise blue glass is awesome and I had not seen it before.
A doll head. I don't grab these often, but the blue bow and her scultpted hair were just darling.
I saw this doll last weekend and did not get her. I told myself if she was at the sale this week, she could come home with me. I need to repaint one of her eyes, but dang, is she cute!
Vintage doilies (for a project), doll roller skates and a fish salt and pepper shaker.
I tend to buy hankies that have kid graphics.
Robinson Crusoe and Friday
A hankie with the frere et jacques words printed around it.
Last but not least...Noah's Ark.
You lift up the lid and all the animals and trees fit inside.
I don't see any markings. There are plenty of charming animals. If blogland has any tidbits about the ark, I would love to hear them.
Fun sale. Still lots to dig through at this sale and contemplating one more trip tomorrow....hhhhmmmm.
Sigh. That was one amazing sale. I adore your ark and I'm so glad that doll was waiting for you to rescue. You really do live in estate sale heaven.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | June 16, 2013 at 06:45 AM
That has been one long and good sale for you! That elephant has a strange look but I like him. The little skates are too cute. I am happy you went back and found more goodies but running around in your PJ's at night??
Posted by: Annette | June 16, 2013 at 08:36 AM
Had to make an extra pot of coffee this time so I could linger longer through your post!Looks like it was worth sneaking around in your pj's to sign up at least. The doll and elephant just reminded me of the movie "Water for Elephants" Those leftover dolls probably gave all the other people the evil eye so they wouldn't buy them and waited for you to save them! LOL
I have so much fun on your blog!!
Thanks for sharing and making me smile
Posted by: Doreen | June 16, 2013 at 09:19 AM
I am jealous of that chalkware elephant...still being in my circus phase, lol! Let me know if you ever list it on your etsy shoppe. You find the best stuff!
Posted by: shirley hatfield | June 16, 2013 at 09:57 AM
Here I am stuck at work on a Sunday but a least I can look you over during my break. Such a great sale, a huge multiple days sale. Congratulations on your good luck.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | June 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM
You found wonderful treasures on this 3rd time! I love these posts! So many wonderful things here. The large doll is adorable - the elephant - the delft tins! All wonderful! Thanks for sharing - it really makes my day!
Posted by: Patti | June 16, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Wow as usual. I never come across such finds at sales around here. Maybe I need to move!
Posted by: Diane | June 16, 2013 at 11:59 AM
As usual your finds never disappoint! I have never seen kid's hankies before. Neat.
Posted by: KayteeJane's House | June 16, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Nice finds Laurie. Love the floral tablecloths.
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | June 16, 2013 at 12:31 PM
High-five, girl. You really know how to find the stuff!
Posted by: Kathy | June 16, 2013 at 02:15 PM
I think this assortment might be my favorite finds yet. That elephant has personality plus! Love that doll with the wonk eye, the toy canisters, the tablecloths (of course!) and the Sambo handkerchief. But the German Ark and animals is the BEST! Luck, lucky you!
Posted by: Shara | June 16, 2013 at 09:36 PM
Please tell me you went back again on Sunday.....please? Those little tin cups are so sweet. Didn't you get some in Texas too?
Hanna wasn't really sure about the dolls that were in one of the lots she picked up at the auction last week until I told her to look in your Etsy store to see what you did with them. Then she decided she needed to keep them. Smart girl.
This is the first full week of Summer vacation for Maddie & Alex. Wish me luck...
Erica
Posted by: Erica | June 17, 2013 at 06:38 AM
Amazing, adorable finds! I have to go to eBay or Etsy to find such goodies!
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | June 17, 2013 at 07:23 AM
Yup! I was right! Jealous! Of just about everything! lol Actually...I have tons of those animals from the ark set. I don't have the ark (didn't even know one was out there!! boohoo!), but I also have a farm set with people and a birdhouse and fences and stuff. They are from Germany. Mine actually came straight from Germany, but friend bought them off of German ebay and sent them to me. I don't really know much more about them, except that they are among the most favorite things I own and I still need to find a good way to display them (I have sooo many different ones and they need lots of room).
Posted by: Crystal Sloane | June 17, 2013 at 12:03 PM
You are so dedicated! Love that Woody the Wood Pecker hankie and the doll with the shifty eyes. : )
Posted by: Melissa | June 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM