Estate Sale LAST Friday. Catching Up

I spent last weekend road tripping to Alameda Flea Market with Amy.  We left on Friday morning, but I just managed to SQUEEZE in one estate sale before we hit the road.  It was a digger sale which I love.  Boxes laid out in the driveway to go through.  There were two people there when I got there, but unfortunately one of those people was a rival that had a huge pile of finds going already. Grrrrr....

I did manage to find some goodies in the hour or so I had to dig before we hit the road on our trip.

I was excited to find four old sailor hats. My brother used to wear one when he was a kid.

I was more than happy to find some old ribbon spools and a bunch of old Christmas gift tags.  There are also a couple indent ornaments in the mix and some old jingle bells.

I have collected and seen a TON of tags, but these are new to me. Love the Santa and Reindeer.

Some old Christmas light boxes and a mile-o-gram measuring device. Some of the boxes to dig through were such a hodge podge.  Basically like a junk drawer was emptied into a box. It was fun to dig and find old tins, a flower frog, an old flashlight, photos, playing cards and a glass flower frog. Very random items to dig for. This was my favorite find I dug out of the boxes.  An old tin cup engraved with Seaside, Oregon.  Seaside is the beach we go to each summer and is where I hope to have my someday beach house.

Old enamel cups for my collection. I hate that this darling plate from 1909 is chipped on one side. Love the bird in the center ringed by months along the rim. A 1945 Atlas of the world, old berry containers and a plaster flower plaque for my collection.
A boy scout first aid tin (empty) and a sweet little chick pitcher. (blogland, what can you tell me about the pitcher?) I am always thrilled to pick up a scrapbook.  I also got an 1945 yearbook.

I really enjoy paging through an old scrapbook especially when there are pages like this.

And this.  A bonus when I collect napkins.

Not a bad haul for limited time in estate sale land. It set a good tone for the start of our road trip to Alameda.  I have at least a couple more posts coming on the trip..stay tuned.

Comments

[Diane]

Great haul! Don't know anything about that creamer. It is small? Maybe part of a child's toy set? Does looks very old.

[Kim]

The chick pitcher looks like it may be a Roseville pottery piece. Fantastic finds!

[Shara]

That is a Roseville Juvenile Pitcher. So adorable! Looks like they sell for pretty good cash. But, I can also picture it in your green kitchen. What a fun assortment of things you found - I love boxes of stuff. The best things in the box are often things no one else appreciates but me.

[Musings from Kim K.]

I'm super impressed that you managed to fit in an estate sale before your fun road trip. My husband has decided that the digger type estate sales are his favorite kind. Love his k-12 summer schedule. I've got a wish list for tomorrow and Friday's estate sales while I'm at work. Love the idea of a beach house. Your future beach house will have so many fabulous collections!!

[Doreen]

Wow! I had to get another cup of coffee to look at this post LOL! You had a rival there and still got all these fun things? Those sailor hats are darling! Looking at those Christmas items is making me want to craft now :-) Glad you scored some tags you didn't have...love how it says you save .26 so they're only .49! Can you imagine? Well, looks like Seaside was meant to be for your beach house! I love old scrapbooks too. So much love and memories in them. Can't help you with the chick pitcher. Never seen one before. I feel like I'm watching a soap opera with your blog. I can't wait for your next posting now Hee Hee Hee.
Thanks for brightening my mornings!

[Maureen]

Awesome that you found great things despite the competition and the limited time frame! You are the master...

My favorite has to be the reindeer stickers! Too cute! So glad the other commentors got you the info you were looking for on that darling pitcher. Well done!

[Sheryl Remy]

Did I spy a "floatie pen" in one of your pictures? The kind of pen that has liquid in the top section and then something that will float to either side depending on how the pen is held. I have a friend who collects these pens and has always said when she passes everyone who attends the luncheon can take one as a favor/reminder of her.
Sheryl

[Annette]

You did well for digging and having competition! Love, love the little chick pitcher!!

[Heather]

Some great things!! Love the Christmas goodies!!! Happy sweet and crafty day to you! xo Heather

[Melissa]

Love the sailor hats! Looks like you did pretty well considering you had a bit of competition. I'm not good with that. I either could care less or freak out, no middle ground with me. I would probably have been bent out of shape at what I missed. Glad you could keep it together!

[Kathy]

Your Magpie-radar was clearly on point despite the competition. That pitcher is a great score. I never cease to be amazed at what some folks see as junk. I like that kind of sale, as well, and guess that is why I love my "poke sacks". You just never know what will turn up.

[Janet Johnson]

I've been looking for a sailor hat to go with my sailor shirt.
I don't know anything about the chick pitcher but it is cute! It may be Roseville.
I feel like I've been playing "I Spy" trying to see everything. You got some great stuff.

[Erica]

Aaaaargh! Don't you hate getting to a sale after your nemesis? Mine smirks at me when it happens to me. Why can't people just be nice?

I love those sailor hats. My grandpa was in the navy and I have one of his. It is definitely one of my most cherished possessions. He gave it to me long before he died. Thank God because if he hadn't, who knows what would have happened to it.

Ready to get Plucky?

~Erica

[Jill]

Ever hear the expression, "You walk in sh*t"? Well, you do! And for some reason, according the expression, that's a good thing!! Something to do with being lucky.