Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Best of 2010 Thrifting Treasures

I realized that there were several treasures I had collected throughout the year from garage sales, estate sales and on Craigslist but had never previously posted. This seems to be a great time to reminisce about the joy of my 2010 treasure hunting exploits.

I have to start off with something that I have been searching for and finally found at a relatively reasonable price. This is an 1865 clock made by the Welch, Spring & Company of Forestville, CT. The reason I have been searching for this clock is because my son is descended from one of the co-owners of this company. This could be considered my son's great great great great grandfather's clock. Usually these clocks are so expensive but I found this on Craigslist and one day I will have it refurbished.

Another treasure I found at an estate sale is this Duncan Miller, Tear Drop Relish Dish with lid. My mother used to collect some Duncan Miller glassware so I was thrilled to find this lovely piece in such good condition. I also bought a large, Duncan Miller, Canterbury serving dish at the same time.

This elephant cookie jar was found at an estate sale for half price. He was just so very cute so I had to buy him.

Another favorite find was this Zero fan. My father used to have a larger version of this and I remember playing with it as a child. I found this at a garage sale for $2 but I haven't plugged it in yet to check if it works.

Well that wraps up my fabulous miscellaneous finds from 2010. I can't wait to share new thrifting treasures in the coming months.

I linked this to House of Grace, Vintage Thingie Thursday and Apron Thrift Girl.

10 comments:

  1. Great finds! Thank's for sharing..........TALLULAH'S

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  2. It is always fun to find a treasure. Happy New Year.

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  3. I truly love all your treasures. My husband would have loved your clock. He worked on clocks for a few years. That little elephant cookie jar is just too cute.

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  4. Great finds. Love the clock. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year.

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  5. Great finds, especially the clock.

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  6. This was a good year for treasure finds for you! Your little cookie jar is so sweet! Have a happy new yar! Just think of the treasures that are waiting for you to find them in the new year!

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  7. Lovely finds, it was a great year. Happy New Year!

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  8. Love these whimsical finds. Especially the elephant and the fan!

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  9. Love the elephant (so cute!) and the fan. A fan like that is going on my thrift wish list for this year.

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  10. I adore that fan. I think I'll have to add it to my thrift wish list too!

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