Good estate sale day. A sale in an older house that was big enough that when the owners got tired of something, they didn't get rid of it, they just put it in the basement.
Neither of these candleholders was in the basement, but they both have wax drips. Do you think the wax drips make the candleholders look dirty? Or does the wax add to the look, making them more interesting, kind of like a patina on a piece of furniture would?
Almost everything I bought was metal, heavy metal. I bet my bag weighed 40 lbs, and I had to walk uphill to get back to my car. I know, you feel really sorry for me.
A hotel teapot, HEAVY candlestick, a pewter flask and a rhinestone trimmed clock.
A mini wire basket, silverplate shell dishes and metal cones. I really don't know what the cones are for, maybe baking? I think they'd be pretty filled with little bouquets.
One non- metal find. At first I thought this was part of a Dickens Christmas village, but I looked closer and saw a hanger on the top. It's a birdhouse, and it feels like its made of clay. It also feels like there's something inside it. I'm going to assume it's the remains of a nest and leave it at that.
Tomorrow, I'm headed to New York City with the Other Karla. It sure would be nice if it's sunny like this picture, because I know we'll be doing a lot of walking.
We're also planning on seeing these:
Eating here:
Shopping here:
And we'll be in the Katie audience on Monday.
Yeah vacations!
Love all your finds! Funny, though we are sitting here watching hoarders and it made me question my collecting habits!! Good thing you have your booth at the antique mall to sell the majority of your finds!! I'd have a hard time letting go of things I really really liked!! LOL. Have a good time in NYC! looks like a fun time!!
Posted by: sandy | March 08, 2013 at 04:37 PM
Have fun in New York! It sounds like an awesome trip!
Posted by: Laurie | March 08, 2013 at 05:46 PM
The cones r for makin cream hornswhere you cut a long strip of puff pastry and wrap around the greased metal cones overlapping each other and then baking it. Fill it up with chilled cream before serving
Posted by: Rasidah Abdul Hamid | March 08, 2013 at 05:52 PM
Beth, the cones are for making creme horns. You wrap the pastry around the otside of them to hld the shape while they bake. Here is the how to: http://www.ehow.com/how_8188557_make-homemade-cream-horns.html
Posted by: Cindy Is Crafty | March 08, 2013 at 07:32 PM
OOOh have so much fun in NY Beth! I loved going there!
I love all your finds! karen...
Posted by: karen | March 08, 2013 at 08:00 PM
Hi Beth, You found lots of great things again. I like the wax drips on the candle holders. The hotel teapot is wonderful and I'm so in love with those metal cones.
Happy weekend and have fun in NYC!
Hugs,
Julia
Posted by: Julia - Vintage with Laces | March 09, 2013 at 12:03 AM
I love that clock! And Jersey Boys! And Chinatown! Have fun!
Posted by: Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk | March 09, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Dear Beth, those candlesticks are both gorgeous, I love candlesticks--with or without wax...BUT I guess I would try to take it away!!
All your finds of metal are great, the cones looks wonderful and would be great for so many things!
I can tell you are going to have a fantastic trip to New York City, with all the experiences you are to have- Enjoy your tour and have fun ,I hope you find some amazing things!
Hugs,Dorthe
Posted by: Dorthe | March 09, 2013 at 03:05 PM
Happy travels! Sounds like a great time! And, a good -- if heavy-- haul!
Posted by: jeanie | March 11, 2013 at 08:01 PM
How was Katie!?
Posted by: karla nathan | March 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Really great finds! Have a wonderful vacation in New York city - look forward to your pictures.
Posted by: Pallas | March 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Happy travels! Sounds like a great time! And, a good
Posted by: Clothing Online | April 09, 2013 at 11:23 AM