After the Estate sale me, Mom and our guest junker Van (my sister) went over to our favorite little Junk store in North Augusta and I found a few more treasures. I managed to snag this adorable vintage doll cradle, some occupied Japan pieces, cocktail stirrers, match holder, and a Franz Swaty Barber hone (I think these were used to sharpen straight razors).
We still had not had enough so we continued on with our quest to find more junk!.
I am thinking about going out in the morning to check out a few more sales (probably should stay home - but what fun would that be).
Part 2
I did go out this morning but only ended up going to one sale. I had planned to go to about three or four but spent my budget at the first sale. I am pretty happy with my purchase. A lady was selling off her mother's things and even though there wasn't a lot of stuff the back bedroom was full of vintage toys. I bought 3 boxes full. I was taking a chance as I don't know that much about vintage toys but the lady said the toys were from the 1940's (maybe some earlier). I had to fend off three or four guys that wanted to dig through the boxes. I bargained the price down a little and then went over to mom's and had breakfast. We looked through all the toys and I couldn't wait to get home and do a little research. There were a ton of Britains Ltd. lead figures. My favorites are the circus people especially the stilt walkers. There was a total of 241 pieces in the boxes. After doing some research I am very happy with my toys!
The Circus pieces date to around 1948
The Hunt - not sure of the date
The Animals
The Cowboys & Indians
The People
The Cars
There are so many more adorable pieces but I couldn't include them all so if you want to see more you can go to our Facebook page here.
Hope you all have found great treasures this weekend!
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You have a lot of knowledge and a very good eye. Nice treasures.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Those poker chips are such an awesome score! Good for you for picking them up and not leaving them for the next savvy shopper. Love all the hardware and that sweet doll bed with the dogs.
ReplyDeleteI love the poker chips, what great finds Verna! I love reading about the Estate Sales, they don't exist here in little Old New Zealand. I totally agree about the Antique sales, you learn so much.
ReplyDeleteOh wow the cradle and circus pieces have stolen my heart.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever came across toys like that I am sure someone would have to pick e up off the floor as I would be a dribbling mess - love them to pieces! Good Hunting!
ReplyDeleteWow. That's the Mother Lode! The poker chips were an incredible find.
ReplyDeleteThose toy figures are FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!! simply fabulous! I hope you got a great price!!!!
ReplyDeleteHelen! I want to go thrifting with you! Unbelievable finds!
ReplyDeleteSeriously! And thanks for stopping by my blog, the internet is also unbelievably great, isn't it?
You did hit the jack pot. I love it all. Those little lead chickens are calling my name. I would have never known about those poker chips either, I learn something everyday.
ReplyDeletestunning finds!
ReplyDeleteThose little lead toys remind me of the ones my grandmother brought home from France. Your finds are so amazing! Where do you sell?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great haul you have. I passed on a match holder once and have since regretted it. I love the pink cradle it would go nicely with my little collection of pink doll chairs. Today is the last day to enter my giveaway! Hope you don't miss it.
ReplyDeleteYay!!! I love those circus figures. I can't remember what I was watching recently but they mentioned catalin. It was the first time I had heard about it. I have probably ran across it and thought it was bakelite too.
ReplyDeletethats awesome about the poker chips! ive been seeing lots of them around but i wouldnt know which ones to pick up. we did get some at a thrift for my parents trailer when camping. dont think they are like yours though. thanks for linking up at cap creations!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, what a lucky one you are! I love and collect old toys. Your collections is absolutely fantastic. I found some old poker chips at a thrift store and I put them in a glass jar with flags coming out for July decor last year. Everyone commented about them. Mine are not as old as yours. You found great items both days. Not sure what the blue item with the handle is, but it looks great. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup!
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Jann
Oh! So many gorgeous antique toys, I love each one. Thank you of the helpful information in this post, too!
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