Local On-Line Auction Vintage Wins

 

So about 10 days ago I made some entry-level bids on a local on-line auction.  They have a certain pick-up window of about 2 hours, no exceptions.  But I knew my calendar was clear, so I made some opening bids on about 45 lots.  45 lots.  The next day my son called to say that they were inducing my grandchild on the appointed pick-up day.  So, I asked a friend to pick up the treasures and did not raise any bids.  Therefore, my "wins" were pretty much the loser stuff that no one else wanted.  (BUT, who cares?  I HAVE A GRANDSON!)  I bid $4 on this "lot" because of the retro lamp shade peeking up of the top.  And yes, it was cool. Sold on ebay for $26.

 

This is a cute little side table with a "gator" patina.  It is a keeper, I paid $18 (all bids includes 10% auctioneer fee).

I am definitely a sucker for these vintage oriental jackets.  Many came from Japan during Korean war.  this lot included at least two for $4.  I will probably sell them on ebay.

Sold one for $20.

Do you see the small tiered shelf hiding in back?  That is why I bid on this lot, it was carved by a local around the 1930s and has a great tramp art look. I got it and the cute pink TP holder for $2. 

Sold the tiered shelf for $25.

 I got a big box of misc Catholic items which date from the 1940s-1950s for $4.  It was fun looking through all of it.  I kept a box of medallions, medals for ebay -- and I sold the rest at a yard sale Saturday. The ebay medallions sold for $14.

 I got these three little ceramic dwarves for $2.

They will sell in my "outdoor store".

Sold for $21.

 I had to get two large totes of "fall decor"

because I saw a corner of one of these peeking out.

$4, plus two totes which I can really put to good use as we are moving.

Sold on ebay for $21.

Most of the above stuff has already been moved to our new house.

Catholic / Religious Vintage Finds

 I went to a fun estate sale over the weekend.

I loved the frrames on all three of these prints,

but the paper graphics were gorgeous as well.

 This is a baptism certificate from 1911.

I love the original wavy glass on all of these.

Paid $2, sold for $15.

 I should probably research the meaning behind this print,

but it is lovely.

Three cloth scapular sets --

which I guess was worn over or across the shoulders as a sign of commitment.

These are all pretty moth eaten, but each set contains a little medal and one 

piece of printed cloth that is quite cool.

 1912 Catechism book.

 A poster from a nearby Abbey,

which I think dates from about 1905.

Paid $2.

Various religious "scraps"

and two rosaries.

Most everything I purchase now gets packed up and whisked

away to our other property about as fast as I buy it.

It will still be months before I rent a booth space down there.

Flea Market Vintage Finds

I probably picked up two vanloads of vintage junk over the weekend.

Most came from the Feather & Fur Flea Market,

click here to read more about that. 

Below is just a sampling of my vintage finds.

Garden Windmill (bought for $35, sold for $85)

 and the silver water pump behind it.

 AND a red water pump.  Almost had to keep him.

Two Jesus statues.

Large one I bought for $2, sold for $32.

Small Jesus I bought for $2, sold for $15.

 Two of these gorgeous antique wire planter holders.

Ball Game sign, already sold!

Bought for $5, sold for $25.

Maybe my favorite of the entire weekend,

this homemade drawer piece.

Bought for $10, sold for $28.