Friday, May 17, 2013

Red White and Blue and Bo Duke Too!

I've had a good run lately at the thrift stores. It's been a while since I found so much quality merchandise, and I'm thrilled to show it to you!


I found this amazing TV tray (it even has legs for breakfast in bed!) from the Dukes of Hazzard show. It was in the dreaded "antiques" section of the  thrift store (= higher prices than normal), but since the store was having a 25% off sale, I was able to get it for $7.50. Not too bad, and when I get tired of looking at the boys, I can resell it for a nice profit, I think.

The stars and stripes milk glass mug (37 cents!) is my new favorite coffee mug, even if it isn't Pyrex. I LOVE it, and don't know how anyone could get rid of something like that! Plus it matches the tray- bonus!

As you may have guessed, my obsession with Pyrex is always high on the list right now. I found this Pink Gooseberry 471 (1 pt) casserole the other day, which completes my set of those casseroles, minus a couple of lids. 



I also found two Colonial Mist 441 Cinderella bowls. Not my favorite pattern, but at $1.50 each I couldn't resist. I was surprised to learn that the white glaze on the outside is fired on- that seemed to me like and unneccessary step for a bowl that is already white, but I guess if Pyrex didn't do that, the pattern would have looked like those ugly Glasbake bowls with the blue flowers I always see. Well, I learned something! LOL, another cameo by the stars and stripes mug, plus a Butterfly Gold Pyrex mug (75 cents).


This next one was a bit of a splurge, but I have never seen anything like this:


A triangular shaped casserole with atomic snowflake design and stand! It is made by Inland Glass and in mint condition. It is definitely going to be a display piece in my collection, even if it's not Pyrex.



I got this really neat orange and green planter for $3. I have never seen an orange planter before, so had to get it because my living room is orange and green.

I did find some vintage clothing finally. These antique safety glasses are so amazing- still in their original box.


And this 1940s crepe dress was found in an small town thrift store in upstate PA for $4. It's incredible and in perfect condition- watch for it in my Etsy store!


11 comments:

  1. Whoa! You definitely scored some great things. I'm so happy that someone is having luck in the thrift stores!

    Have a great weekend,

    Erica

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  2. Haha! Love the Steampunk glasses. How about a whole outfit.

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    1. That would be kind of fun- I'll see what I can do!

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  3. I love the orange and green planter, and that triangular bowl is so cute! You made a really good haul!

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  4. EW. Colonial Mist is disgusting (sorry Jill!), but that casserole is killer! I have some triangular JAJ Pyrex somewhere. It's not the most beautiful pattern, but, well, it's triangular!

    I also think that the Dukes of Hazzard TV tray is fab. $7.50 isn't a lot for it. I also have that American Flag mug!

    Congrats on completing the pink Gooseberry set! You don't find many lids around you? I find more lids than actual Pyrex pieces lately.

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    1. OMG - !!! - could I have used anymore of those?

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    2. OMG - !!! - could I have used anymore of those?

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  5. Lovely, Pyrex and how TOTALLY COOL that triangle dish and stand are! Lots of neat finds, my sister would flip over Dukes tray!

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  6. It's always so satisfying to complete a set! Love the Dukes tray. They were my fav way back when.

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  7. Hi Susie, what a score, I like the triangular dish also, pretty neat.

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  8. Hey Q:
    Yeah, it's really a HUGE antique mall. I found it through Craigslist. I was looking for a vintage Star Wars ATAT for my son and found this dealer. It was a hike for us, but a really fun day. It's Black Rose....and I think 2 more words after it. I'm sure if you google it, it'll come right up. Like I said, it's definitely competitive prices, but even if you don't buy, it's just fun to look!

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