This week I didn't do much thrifting. Sales have pretty much come to a screeching halt and I find myself with lots of inventory waiting to be listed. All of these finds are from either last week or even prior to that.
I often get creeped out by porcelain dolls or anything with faces on them. I put those feelings aside for these because I thought someone on Etsy would love to have them. They appear to be UCTCI pieces because of the glaze. How do you feel about babydoll faces?
Trays, trays, trays. I love trays almost as much as I love baskets. I loved the floral paisley-esque pattern on these. I think it'd look great in an eclectic or bohemian setting.
I was really excited when I saw this piece sitting in a display cabinet. I was certain it was a Bjorn Wiinblad piece. I've seen his face pieces before however this one isn't signed. Upon further research I think it is actually a piece by Fitz and Floyd in the manner of Wiinblad.
This pretty little lady is from sweden. So folksy and so cute.
I found my first set of Dansk Tiny Tapers. I will be putting these up in the shop because we just don't use many candles in our home. Some are wonky because of the heat I suppose.
Lastly, I have a really weak spot ( i know I have many ) for leather bags. A couple of months ago I passed on what I believe was an authentic Hermes Birkin bag. Well, since that day I won't pass on a bag that I believe to be leather even if it is a little more than I'd like to pay. This is a vintage Brahmin bag and while they aren't really high-end they're still a nice brand. This puppy just needs a little saddle soap and it should be as good as new (i hope!)
I'll be sharing at Selena's this week. Have a great one!
LOVE and want the UCTCI vases.
ReplyDeletehaha. Well, if you really want them they are available in the shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/107256432/pair-of-eclectic-face-vases . :)
DeleteWow,the style of that sure looks like Wiinblad! We had a cup that was marked, and I agree on 2nd look - the decoration and shaping is not as refined. Gonna have 2 keep that in mind, but I probably woulda got it either way!
ReplyDeleteI was fooled! Even though it wasn't signed, I was convinced it was Wiinblad. They are so similar!
DeleteOh my. Love things with faces! Great pieces. I'll look you up on Etsy.
ReplyDelete~Trudy http://thriftscore42.blogspot.com/
If you love things with faces, you'll love my latest additions to the shop. Be sure to take a look! :)
DeleteI love all of your finds! Especially the Wiinblad style mug. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Selena!
DeleteWhat are the baby faced objects? Cups? Vases? I find them kind of charming. Probably because the eyes don't stare right out at me. They're a bit demure and sweet!
ReplyDeleteYour guess is as good as mine. I think they could be used as both. They're not too tall (about 5") but I don't know if I'd like to drink out of them (just because of the face thing) ;)
DeleteYou always find the most unique things! I love the F&F piece, especially. Etsy has been slow for me this summer, too...same thing last year. It picks up again around October, though!
ReplyDeleteOctober!!! Boy oh boy I guess I'll just have to be patient ;)
DeleteYou always find lovely things, and from an era I never see in my neck of the woods. I do, however, collect far too many vintage leather handbags, and would not recommend saddle soap (I've always been told not to use it). If you have a Tuesday Morning near you, look for Leather CPR as a general conditioner (it's also relatively cheap there), or, if a Burlington Coat, there's an Apple brand condition (although I prefer the former). If you have a saddlery or good cobbler, two more brands to look for are Lexol (much more liquid, but a good conditioner for pebbled leather, won't settle in the lines) or Black Rocks (I think it's called Leather N Rich). My general go to is leather CPR, though, if you're going to go for just one - I think it's worth it if you're going to start accumulating leather bags, or leather goods that aren't shoes (which require completely different handling).
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking the time to inform me! I read about saddle soap somewhere, maybe it was for leather shoes, and just assumed it would work for bags. Luckily it takes a long while for me to get to work on projects so the damage has not been done. :)
DeleteThanks for the thanks! Also, no shoe polish on bags (if you ever go to resell, that can be a deal breaker for a lot of people), but your Brahmin looks gorgeous (I love that rich brown a lot the vintage bags have), so it doesn't look like you have color loss issues. For that (and boy, I'm probably giving you way more advice than you ever imagined wanting), acrylic paint blended with the leather conditioner (about 1 in 4 parts, not a lot of paint at all), applied in thin layers to the distressed area. Let it dry, and it becomes waterproof (will only come off with soap) - I've done this on many black bags. Just disclose if you sell.
DeleteWhen i was looking for vintage stuff on etsy i saw those doll face vases, they made me do a double take, great find!
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