Monday, September 14, 2009

Estate Sale Finds as Still-Life

This is part of my haul from recent Estate Sales.... grouped on my kitchen counter so I can enjoy them ~ briefly ~ before packing them off to be sold....



... four flower frogs {from 4 different sales}, 1909 postcard with BEAUTIFUL handwriting, fancy vintage pin, old fly swatter




apothecary jar, two crosses and two rosaries, little business address books,



a herd of steel pin nibs, old screen-door spring {inside jar}, bill holder {pointy thing},




and the funny monkey-face-looking-things are sprinklers.
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  1. JaneSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    I love everything!!! The flower frogs, the rosaries, the apothecary jar, the vintage pin....it is everything vintage and everything I love! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Blondie's JournalSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    You picked up a lot of loot!! I love the flower frogs.
    xoxo
    Jane

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  3. blushing roseSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    What lovely finds you have! We use our flower frogs for pencil holders on our desks.

    Pop over to meet my friend & new blogger ~ shabbycottageshoppe.blogspot.com

    TTFN ~Marydon

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  4. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Hmmm Rosaries, crosses, apothecary, postcard and the large vintage photo in the background [which of course is not part of the haul but i suspect i have eyed this one before]. Lots of beauties here Joan.. have a great week xs Julie

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  5. GARAGE SALE GALSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Joan,
    I have a "monkey face" sprinkler too!!! I didn't know that was it's name LOL...
    I see that we buy/collect a LOT of the same things :)
    I'm getting ready for the up coming monthly sale...
    Deb :)

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    What wonderful things you have found. The postcard is my favorite. I have some older postcards but the writing is not as beautiful as your card. Isn't it fun to imagine the stories these items could tell?

    Have a wonderful week.

    Charla

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  7. debSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    What wonderful finds!! I was in vintage heaven!
    *hugs*deb

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  8. StephanieSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Fun stuff! Lovely display. I love flower frogs. I use them to put little reminder notes in. Then I sit them right in front of the coffee pot. Can't miss 'em there.
    Stephanie

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  9. misselaineousSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    What great finds!! Love the frogs...I use mine to display pretty business cards and photos, and the others keep the cats off the shelf on my porch! Oh, and the little green table in the previous post...neat idea with the tape around the edge! May I bloglift? Found an old wood stool on the road, and the seat edge is a bit rough...the tape would be the perfect fix! *elaine*

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  10. aliceSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    I love all of your goodies. I have a frog collection so i especially enjoyed seeing yours. The crosses are wonderful.
    smiles, alice

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  11. SueSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    I love flower frogs, and the postcard. You have an interesting mix. So, what does someone do with an old door spring?

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  12. Anne LorysSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Love the flower frogs, but I actually think I love the fly swatter most. I remember sitting on my grnadmother's porch as a child and spending HOURS out there swatting flies! I know, I know, weird kid! ;-)
    ~ Anne

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  13. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    What a fun haul! i love it all. It is so fun to get these kinds of little treasures.

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  14. Karen September 15, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    You really cleaned up.

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  15. ClassyChassySeptember 15, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Nifty items! Big fun!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    You had a lovely treasure hunt!
    Suz

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  17. Denise MarieSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    terrific scores! love vintage postcards. I'll have to show the collection I scored this summer.

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  18. RachelDSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    The postcard is exquisitely storyful in its beautiful penmanship, the two 5c stamps, and the fact that it not only WENT TO the Phillippines, it was precious enough to COME BACK in the saved treasures of a serviceman come home.

    My imagination just flies over the possibilities, and I'm so glad you showed it. Now I'll be conjuring all sorts of romantic tales over that one bit of cardstock.

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  19. jeanneSeptember 16, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Good morning Joan. I had company yesterday and didn't get to visit anyone. I love your 'loot' too. I used to sell antiques and miss the hunt so much. I hope you have a great day.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  20. ★Carol★September 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Joan, you sure know how to pull together a great little vignette! How could you possibly break them up and sell it all? They belong together!

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  21. LVSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    You found a lot of neat things on your outing. I know we cannot keep everything, but I am sure if I could part with some the items you have. Great job.

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  22. JEWELGIRLSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    I'd be digging through the whole of
    goodies you have there. The jewelry
    would be the first thing! :)

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  23. Old Time CindySeptember 16, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    I just love it all. Thanks for sharing!
    Living it up at Lakewood,
    Cindy

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  24. SherrieSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    What fabulous treasures! You scored!

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  25. HollySeptember 16, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I'd love to know what the postcard says! Very interesting finds, although I'm a little dubious about the flyswatter ;) I'm hoping it was well-cleaned!

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  26. greenhoneyhiveSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Those nibs are making my heart go flitter flutter. Calligraphy love! What a find.

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  27. rtSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Wonderful finds, thanks for sharing.

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  28. marianSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    what lovely finds..i would love that vintage pin & bill spike :)

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  29. MaggieSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    What a great collection of treasures you found. The postcard would be the one that I would keep.
    a bientot
    Maggie @ Normandy Life

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  30. ColoradoladySeptember 17, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Wonderful finds...especially that fly swatter...I think I remember my memaw having one like that...

    Have a great VTT and a wonderful weekend.

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  31. JocelynSeptember 17, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Very cool finds! I love those old frogs.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  32. CandaceSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    GREAT finds! I love vintage flower frogs - oh and the apothecary jar is fabulous!
    Cheers!

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  33. JingleSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    That is a fabulous little vignette! It looks lovely! I have on vintage flower frog and now I just want so many more! I would love to find some cool small ones (like two inches across or so), but I am loving that giant one you have there!

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  34. UnknownSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Those are wonderful things! I love when I can find things like this... and do justice to things people loved so much :)

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  35. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    What a fabulous vingette! I want it all! I Adore those rosaries, especially the turquoise one. Good eye, girlfriend! Can I share your pic on my blog of your finds?
    Great finds my friend!Thanks for linking up this week!
    Leigh
    Tales from Bloggeritaville
    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  36. Barbara JeanSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Great finds, and so cute the way you displayed them.

    Thanks for joining us on Get R Done Friday.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  37. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)September 18, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    Wow~ what a nice display of something cool vintage stuff! Do you sell on E-Bay? Cindy

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  38. Keetha BroylesSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Do you think the person who WROTE that post card could ever have imagined it would one cay be used as art by a total stranger?

    I think not.

    Do you think the silly post cards I send to my Grans from vacation will ever be artwork?

    I think not.

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  39. Kristin - The GoatSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    One of these days I'm going to get a big blow up of a beautifully written postcard and put it on my wall.

    I love your little vignette!

    Kristin - The Goat

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