Thrift Store Finds

Hi there, I thought I would share some thrift store finds from some recent shopping trips.  I have so much fun going to thrift stores, you get to experience the thrill of the hunt and you never know what treasure you're going to find. 

This platter was made by Johnson Brothers in England, Ironstone 103, Sunflower Hayman pattern.  It was made in the 1970's.  Although it isn't old (as I love antiques) I fell in love with the Autumn design, it's also my favourite season.  Yellow and brown are definitely two of my favourite decorating colours.  I can see myself using these for Thanksgiving dinner and maybe for Autumn dishes in general.  I paid $2.99 for the platter.  

This wooden spoon was purchased for 50 cents, I thought the flower design was a nice touch.  I have no idea if it would be considered vintage or not as I can't find any information on it.  I may use the spoon for a craft, possibly engraving something into the spoon itself.  Does anyone have any crafty ideas on what I could do with it?

This is a serving bowl which I also bought for $2.99.  The store had a few matching dinner plates but I didn't purchase these as there were too many scratches in the design.

 

This is a vintage Wm. Adams & Sons Micratex Ironstone pitcher that my hubby picked up at the thrift store for $2.00.  There is a small chip at the bottom but I'm okay with it, I'm thrilled just to add it to my very small collection.  It was a really nice surprise when he gave it to me.  After seeing my new obsession with Ironstone, he has joined in on the hunt.  He thinks it fits in perfectly with the design style I'm trying to achieve.  This one appears to be from the 1950's.

I believe these knives belonged to my Grandmother.  My Mom passed them on to me a few years ago.

I picked up this cozy blanket for $4.00, I'm not sure if it's wool or not.  It ties in perfectly with my beige/brown design.  My photo doesn't show it's true colour, it's actually a little richer than it appears.

This is a vintage aluminum silent butler by Nasco, made in Italy.  It appears to have been made in the 1940's or 1950's.  I had no idea what it was when I decided to buy it, luckily the cashier knew and was able to share the information with me.  I just thought it was cute lol!!  I purchased it for $2.00.  I haven't decided yet whether to hang it, use it for storage for something small or use it for the purpose for which it was made.

What is a silent butler?  It was used for sweeping up crumbs from a table or ashes.

This little creamer was purchased for 50 cents.  I actually purchased it for a craft but may keep it the way it is.

I believe this is a sugar bowl.  I purchased it for 50 cents without a lid.  This also was purchased for the same crafting idea.

This little creamer was also purchased for 50 cents and "ditto" (purchased for the same crafting idea).

 I purchased this set of handkerchiefs (at least I think that's what they are) for 50 cents, they have a "Made in Switzerland" label on them.  I have no idea if they're vintage or new, I haven't found any information on them yet.  I thought they were quite pretty and will probably use them in my crafts. 

Thanks for visiting, until next time...

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