Thrifting and a few Highligts from Scotts

Top of the morning to everyone.  I hope you had a good weekend!

I spent a good chunk of my weekend thrifting at a few local haunts and made a trip to Scott Antique Market to see what goodies I could find there.  I didn’t attend Scott last month so I was excited for the show this month.  One of my favorite vendors at the show brings boxes and boxes of items he purchases from estate sales, auctions and antique dealers.  His usual set-up consist of about 20+ tables loaded with stuff, some good and some on the “junk” side.  Looking through his tables is always an experience and most times I come away with a few good pieces.  I buy most of my milk glass from him and he always has piles and piles of vintage jewelry which is a draw for me.

Whenever I go to Scott to shop “my guy” as I affectionately call him, I go on Thursday, the first day the show opens. His stuff sells fast and there is always a crowd.  I’ll make sure to take photos of his space next month and show you the madness.

Anyhow, here’s a look-see at what I picked up from Scott’s and a few other spots around town.

I found this old scale and couldn’t resist. $8.00!

These vintage McLaughlin Milk glass bottles were a great find at only $3.00 each.  I’ve seen these selling on-line for as much as $40.00 a piece.

I adore vintage jewelry!

I’ve wanted to start collecting ironstone and was thrilled to find this piece for $5.00.   I feel a new obsession collection starting to build.

 Aren’t these woven knobs cute?  “My guy” sold me these for .50 each.

This was probably my best buy from Scotts.  These unfinished oval frames which measured 48″ x 32″ were $5.00 a piece.  Image the mirror, chalkboard, corkboard options!

 After making my purchases at Scott’s I made the rounds and snapped a few photos of things that caught my eye.

 Love this mid-century modern lamp at the Parker Kennedy booth.  David and Lance always have a stunning booth filled with incredible pieces.

This gorgeous chest is also a Parker Kennedy piece.  That hardware is to die for!

 

 I loved this tabletop vignette.

 A stunning piece of furniture!

Arched top shutters…so beautiful. I would use these pieces inside a home as décor.

 This Grandmother clock was fabulous.

Another pretty piece of furniture. The mirrored back and scalloped detailing really gave this piece its uniqueness.

After Scott’s I stopped at my one of my favorite flea markets and found a few things…

  I’ve had great luck selling the other scales I’ve come across in my Etsy shop so this one will be headed there as soon as I clean it up a bit. This one is large and a really beauty.

I also found this Mottaheda Pinecone Finial( turned lamp) for $14.00.  This baby is solid brass and gorgeous.  I spotted the finial selling on-line for $200!

I’m so fortunate that Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs have lots of antique stores, thrift shops and flea markets to shop at.  A few days before Scott’s my friend Dorothy and I made a trip to visit Antique Traditions and on the way there we spotted church thrift store.  Of course we had to make a U-turn and pop in for a visit.

 I picked up this beautiful blue glass bowl for $2.00 and the slate blue egg cups for .25 each.

 

And this original oil painting was $4.00.

I also found a pair of ornate wall plaques with a mirrored center .  These pieces hang vertically and will look great flanking a larger mirror.

And finally, I found what is likely to be one of my most favorite pieces ever at an auction I attended last week.

This stunning cuckoo clock made my heart flutter.  I love the detailing and the old world charm it has.  I was told by someone at the auction to get it appraised but what I know so far is that it is a Schneider Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, maybe worth in the hundreds!

All in all, the past few days have resulted in some of my best thrifting finds.   I love the thrill of the hunt and coming home with a few things to keep or sell in my shops is always good!