Howard Pierce Roadrunner

Last week when my brother met me at my house for a little junk outing, he picked up something that was in my dining room and said "wow, that's a nice piece". I looked over and he was talking about my Howard Pierce Roadrunner. I originally bought the piece to sell (over 7 years ago). I think they sell for somewhere around $100 and I paid a measly $6 for him so I thought it was a pretty good deal right? Well I think I often kid myself about resale (I have good intentions but sometimes it just doesn't work out, I just get too attached). The longer he hung around the more I fell in love with him. Now I just don't think I could part with this sweet little guy for anything!

Estate Sale Finds

There was no shortage of estate sales in Augusta this weekend. I ended up going to one on Thursday morning where you just made a big pile and they gave you a price. I got there a little late and probably missed out on the best stuff but I did end up getting a few good pieces for a very good price. Here are a few of the things that I got at the Thursday sale:

I just really liked this piece and after doing a little research I think it was a really good buy.

I seem to be on a streak with these Angels, I have found several over the past month.

More Swizzle Sticks for my collection!

Really lovely coat in great condition.

I love this old photo, looks like the dog and cat are about to get into a fight!

My brother came over on Friday morning (Mom was unable to join us) and we hit three sales. I was happy to find a lot of vintage holiday stuff. Here are some of the things I bought at the three Friday sales:

Really love this vintage Swiss Dot fabric!

I think I am having buyers remorse on this purchase, but it is really a neat piece. It even come with two boxes of Sparklets refills.

Now if only I can find the shot glasses for this piece!

A vintage blinking tree topper and a box of old ornaments.

I normally don't buy a lot of hankies but this Christmas one was in perfect condition and it's really beautiful!

A vintage box of taper candles.

Angel head picks.

A box of vintage Easter floral picks.

More hankies, again in perfect condition and just too pretty to pass up.

Gurley Turkeys.

These glasses need a little cleaning, but I really like them. Have no idea who the maker is.

Sweet little trio!

I bought the doll for the clothes, unfortunately the doll's head was not salvageable, I did save the body and the eyes to list on Etsy. I can't tell you how gross it was to cut the eyes out of that nasty doll head.

This may have been my favorite find of the day, a honeycomb Santa!

Hope you had a fun weekend of junking and found lots of fabulous things!

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Name Your Poison - The Estate Sale of Dr. Clyde Burgamy

When I saw the ad for the estate sale of Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Burgamy I knew that Mom and I would have to go to this sale. I worked at Doctors Hospital here in Augusta many years ago and knew both Dr. Burgamy and his wife. I can remember the smell of Dr. Burgamy's pipe lingering in the hallways and elevators of the hospital (yes in those days you could smoke inside the hospital). I did spot something in the online photos that I was going to make a beeline for in hopes that I got to it first. As soon as we stepped in the door I asked the estate sale lady where the bar was and she pointed to the left and off I went. I did get to them first and quickly wrapped them up and put them in my bag. There were several people right on my heels! If I had gotten to them a minute later they would have been gone! So here they are:

Cora Name Your Poison Glasses (complete set of 6)

I just can't tell you how fabulous these glasses are!

I also got a complete set of Georges Briard Frosted Crane Glasses.

Dr. Burgamy was an OB/GYN so I was happy to find some Storks, I think these would make great centerpieces for a Baby Shower.

I was delighted to find a ton of boys rompers from the 1940s, 1950s and some very vintage LaCoste childrens sweaters.

I also found this little vintage Christmas Angel (she needs a little cleaning but no cracks or chips).

We did hit a couple of other estate sales and I got a few other things, I couldn't believe that these vintage Christmas napkin rings were still sitting at the second sale we went to because we didn't get there until around noon.

I loved this chippy dresser tray and tin (also got a few pieces of jewelry, the basketball charm is engraved 1957).

I was very happy with my haul this week! I guess I will be spending the weekend cleaning all the vintage rompers so I can get them listed.

Hope you are very happy with your haul this weekend too!

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