So... Over a month ago I went to the biggest flea market in Michigan, the Midland Flea Market. The show is held over three different dates in the summer and I always like to go to the final date, as the dealers are trying to clean out their stock and normally offer some really stellar deals. This year was no exception.
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30s-40s Beaded Handbag. The frame might be bakelite, although I haven't tested it yet. $15
Pictured in this post are some of my favorite finds. Since starting to collect vintage seriously, I now find myself purchasing fewer items, but am willing to pay a little bit more. Mostly this is due to having quite a large collection and having most of my most wanted items, but also because I want to buy less stuff.
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Swanky Pitcher with glass lid! I have never seen one with a glass lid before, have you? $7.50
Not pictured is my favorite find of the market, a diamond ring from my absolute favorite estate jewelry dealers. Last year I bought a really pretty diamond solitaire pendent dating from around 1890. I promise I'll post a picture of the ring soon. I took it off while helping with the dishes at my beau's house and forgot it there!
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Carved Bakelite Bracelet, $5
I was super stoked to find an affordable piece of bakelite at the market. I am still amazed at how expensive bakelite has gotten. I wish I had a larger collection, but I kinda jumped on the bakelite bandwagon a little late in the game. I get excited anytime I find a piece for $10 or less.
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Tin Box, possibly held candy. $2
This was one of the first things I bought at the market. I collect these little tin boxes and when the price is right I indulge myself. I think that I need to curb my habit for buying containers. I don't know what it is about jars or tin boxes or the like that fascinate me.
I also bought the most amazing enamel top kitchen table from the 30s. I forgot to take a picture of it before putting it into storage, but trust me, it is pretty great! Instead of being white on the top it is brown and looks like a woodgrain, something I have never seen before. I got the table for a real steal -- $45. Besides my ring, it was the big purchase of the day.
My beau got a lot of cool things two, including a wood carving of John Wayne and a really awesome orange travel record player. I am already starting to save a little bit of money for next year! :)
Emily
9 comments:
great items!!! I especially love that handbag!
Ohhhh, that tin box! I am SUCH a sucker for those, too:)
Hi Em!
Nice finds! The little tin box is sweet and love the colors.
Warmly,
deb :)
Hi Em!
Nice finds! The little tin box is sweet and love the colors.
Warmly,
deb :)
Lovely finds, love the first handbag! x
The bag is amazing!
I just found you blog today and I love it! Your bag is sweet, but your boots and shoes from the other day are wonderful!
I also like your Film Fashion Friday. A movie I love and just found on ebay is About Mrs. Leslie. It stars Shirley Booth. Maybe you can preview it one day. I will be follower from now on.
LOVE the bag and the bracelet!
love the handbag!!!
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