Found Artefacts-Monet & Melmac

Hello, fellow pickers, junkers and urban archeaologists. I've been away awhile from my blog (busy in the "real" world) but I've been out hitting the thrifts. Got some pretty cool stuff the past 2 weeks. Starting with this pretty vintage Monet necklace.

I regularly troll Ebay for large necklaces from 1960s-70s Monet, Napier & Trifari. So finding this was like an early birthday. I wore it this week.

Also got a nice collection of 1960s aqua and yellow Melmac dinnerware from Stetson China Co.

Stetson Melmac

Might as well stay in the 1960s, or 1970s, with this kitchy mug & caddy set. Bottoms are stamped Japan. I love the bright blue and mint floral pattern. They'd look sweet on a kitchen counter.

Hello, pretty: a still-on-the-card 1961 chatelaine/sweater guard from Sarah Coventry. The chain is removable, so it's versatile.

I think this floral cosmetic case is really groovy.

 

The inside was so clean. Couldn't believe it.







And lastly I came across a set of 4 amber Fostoria sherbert glasses.

Tuesday Musings

Did quite a bit of thrifting this 3 day weekend (I will be posting pix later this week). Two of my regular spots hosted 50%-off sales for the entire store! Dangerous, dangerous! Real snatch-n-grab territory. I'll be better prepared next year.



So proud of myself for cleaning and prepping everything for my Etsy shop. [sigh] As an Ebayer I've been dragging my feet on Etsy. I know it will be a good fit for me, but I'm having a bit of trouble creating a "mood" and "image" for my shop. I wish I only liked vintage dresses, or something. It would be much easier to "brand" myself. But I like a LOT of stuff.

I'm just going to take the plunge. I can tweek as I go along. Procrastination is an evil witch that has taken me hostage. As of now I'm kicking her arse out the door. I desperately need some motivational theme music! Suggestions? 

Toodles! ~Nik

Found Artefacts - Birds, Books & Bragg

Taking a much needed mid-week vacation day, I used it for some "urban artefact excavation" aka #thriftbreak! I managed to get in four stops. Not to shabby for a mid-week.

 Score!

I had a blast at the Goodwill Outlet. Tip: Wear plastic gloves. You have to and dig through bins of stuff. This can be nasty, gross business. Anyhoo, my digging paid off.

Transformers! Robots in disguise! Yes, miniature Transformers action figures. I could care less about the really big elaborate pieces. I like the smalls. Anything before 2007 is good. I need a Hot Rod now!

More digging ensued where I got some gross gray colored liquid on my fingers (ewwwww!!) But these little birdies were waiting for me.
Shabby chic silver-plated bird salt and pepper shakers that perch on a flowering tree limb. It has a mark, but I'm not sure what company it represents. Will do some researching later.

More digging...and the Gods of Rock send me a little gift. A 1977 pressing of Queen's We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You on 45. Looks to be scratch-free, even.

We will, we will, rock you!! [clap clap]

Vintage 1938 Pilot #404 Stapler, Ace Fastener Co Chrome

But there's more! It's cool and it still works. The stapler I bought last year already died after it choked on a few staples. They just don't make things to last anymore. So, this baby is on my desk now.

I also picked up a first edition of Mary Church Terrell: Respectable Person 1959. As she helped organize my sorority in 1913 (Delta Sigma Theta, Inc) and was a fighter for civil rights, I had to get it. (see first pic)

The thrill now being gone from the Goodwill Outlet I move on to the 2 regular Goodwill Stores. I must admit they do a very good job merchandising. I rarely leave either location without finding something. The shelves are well-stocked and they put new stuff out constantly.

I saw these funky orange plastic dishes the last time I was there, but I wasn't sure if they were really vintage, or just reproductions. After a handy google search, I had my answer.

. VINTAGE! Plus they had found additional pieces and were now selling the lot for one low, low price. Good job! Downside, I'm missing 1 serving dish. I found a couple of complete sets on Etsy.. so that piece is out there somewhere. (I FOUND the missing piece!!! added 10-4-11)

And last but not least my FIND OF THE DAY.

The Researcher

A signed etching by Charles Bragg! Value on these are pretty high, so I was so happy to find it.

What's your find-of-the-day?

~Nik