Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Long Overdue Update: Midland Flea Market Finds

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.

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.

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!

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.

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:

BaronessVonVintage said...

great items!!! I especially love that handbag!

Sonya --Dime Store Thrift said...

Ohhhh, that tin box! I am SUCH a sucker for those, too:)

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Em!
Nice finds! The little tin box is sweet and love the colors.
Warmly,
deb :)

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Em!
Nice finds! The little tin box is sweet and love the colors.
Warmly,
deb :)

Stefanie Valentine said...

Lovely finds, love the first handbag! x

Pagan Baby http://paganbabyvintage.wordpress.com/ said...

The bag is amazing!

Merle said...

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.

Miss Magpie said...

LOVE the bag and the bracelet!

Katiuscia said...

love the handbag!!!