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.

Desirable Fire-King Mugs

I only went to one garage sale this weekend.  And I only spent $1.75, which is good because I am going to be laying out alot of money for a local on-line auction next week  I spent 75 cents on the gold metal corner shelf, and $1 on a set of gold Fire-King mugs.  The mugs are not my usual type of purchase, but I loved the gold color (my current favorite color.) (Sold on ebay for $20.)

I had some memory of researching Fire-King Mugs before, and knew that these were good sellers.  I think I could get an easy $4 each for them on ebay, especially in their minty condition.  Their pattern is called "Kimberly".

Other desirable Fire-King mugs that I found on ebay: the jadeite restaurantware (set of 8 sold for $600), Snoopy (one sold for $500) or other vintage cartoon mugs (six Warner bros cartoon mugs sold for $300), First Man On The Moon (one sold for $450).  So don't overlook that big box of mugs at the next garage sale, there could be one in there worth hundreds of dollars!

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.

Citywide Garage Sale Bonanza

Our little town had their citywide garage sales this past weekend.  About 200 garage sales - spread over Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I am exhausted.  Most of that time the temps soared in the high 90s.  But whoever said that junking would be easy?

Thursday things were a little thin.  Quite a few sales popped up, but no big hauls.  Until about 11 am,
I came across one that was pretty great. One of the many items I purchased was this Pillsbury sign, and yes, it is old.  And yes, I am keeping it.

 I am looking for garden decor to sell at my "outdoor" booth, and that garage sale had that in spades. I got the oil can, metal table, wooden keg lid, and metal birds there.  I am keeping the birds (forever).

Friday the weather was just as steamy.  I had driven by a great looking sale on Thursday night, but they were adamant that they weren't selling until 8 am Friday morning. So, I dropped my husband off there at 7 am for him to play the waiting game, while I visited other sales. Paid $10 for the baby carriage, sold for $28.)

He definitely scored the most, including the above buggy frame and 1901 mailbox.

Paid $4 for this one, sold for $28.)

Saturday I was sorely tempted to just sleep in, but what if I could just find a few little things?  Our community had a pretty severe storm the night before, so people were a little slow setting up.  It was a little spotty at first, but then we hit a fun one.  I purchased these kissing concrete cuties...
Bought for $20, sold for $65.

...And FOUR cast iron patio pieces. Bought for $50, sold for $121.  And just when I thought the junking bonanza was over, I got a call that a bench I had left a $15 bid on was mine for the taking.  (Along with all of the free clothes I wanted.)  Well, yes.  Thank you very much.  And special thanks to everyone who was brave enough to man garage sales in this record breaking heat.