Auction Stuff

Yesterday I went to an all day auction.
Always a good time. (even though the metal chairs are sooo uncomfortable)

It was hot inside, & crowded, standing room only per usual the first couple hours. And the smell of yummy food being cooked, specially the burgers & peppers & onions on the grill made me sooo hungry. (my water & granola bar were no help)



I was happy to get lots of pretties...Limoges, ironstone, Nippon, German & English pieces.

Great box lot of creamers, all kinds, all quite old & all but one in nice condition.
Loved the so shabby rose lamps! They will need very special shades.
The doll chair is already in the shop (at Just The Thing! in downtown Dover NH) But the old red wash prim baby potty chair just might stay here...great planter!

I got a box of country items, a couple awesome swirled enamelware coffee pots, an old granitware cup, a sweet mini enamel funnel.

The antique side table will go next to my bed. It is almost an inspiration piece for a decor change.

The framed print of the little girl is lovely. Really cool old textured frame too.

We've been lucky to have some gorgeous warm days lately. So yard work, getting out for walks & motorcyling have been occupying my time.
I have been remiss in not posting any pics of items I've brought into the shop.
Tomorrow there is the indoor antiques flea market in Dover that is always fun. But there's also an all day auction up in Epsom. So much stuff, so little time!

March...a taste of Spring

We had a definite taste of SPRING the last few days! It was wonderful!
I brought in a cheapie pine hutch for display today. Then did a quick redo in the shop. (well I shuffled what was there...)

I'd really like to get some more garden & architectural elements in there.

Shabby Grunge Hoosier

LOVE THIS!!!!

Soo chippy & crackled paint that someone sealed to retain the glorified shabbiness forever!

Just Sold! Vintage Mahogany Dressing Table

Mahogany Vanity with nice lines, good drawers & a swivel oval mirror

$199

JUST THE THING

Dover NH

Farm Table

Country Table, one drawer, warm patina

$129 Just The Thing Central Ave Dover NH


Old 6 board trunk, made with old square nails & has a till.
Trunk has been painted a cream color & has floral decals.
It would make a terrific coffee table.
$99 Just The Thing

                This old pink baker's table sure was shabby! I wonder if the new owner repainted it...

Vanity $199 at Just The Thing Central Ave Downtown Dover NH

Mahogany Vanity Just The Thing! Dover NH oval swivel mirror large middle drawer, 2 slant front drawers on each side, decent shape, good lines $199

lil treasures

I went to the antiques flea market that runs monthly at the Dover Elks. Just found two lil treasures to clutter up my house and collect more dust! But they are sweet.
The little Scotty dog used to have a wind up crank, maybe it walked, I am pretty sure its tail wagged. He is quite small, only about 3" across. He has a faded red collar & is carrying a faded Christmas knitted stocking. I also have the really beat up box he originally came in.

The cat is really small. Hard to imagine someone was able to tightly crochet him. He has a collar and is holding a ball. He's sitting up, all 2" of him.

SOLD!!!!!!

This absolutely shabby & chic hutch is going to a new home! Sob! I really hoped it would find its way back home to me but...Recycle Reuse RELOVE is what it's all about!

....these vintage pretties were in a box of linens I got at auction.

The bloomers and slip have wonderful details and lace inserts.

I love that items so utilitarian in basic cotton also had such pretty lace inserts.

How cute is this?! This baby undershirt is a lovely cozy knit. It is tiny, I forgot babies could be that small. Guess this was for a Winter newborn. I brought two that were very similar into the shop and they sold right away...I wonder if someone's vintage doll or bear has a warm shirt to wear?

I went to an annual new year auction today. It's always a fun one, packed with good stuff!
I got quite a few items, some furniture as well as smalls, & a big boxlot of awesome linens & antique clothing.
Of course I bid on several things that I wanted but didn't get
And I am kicking myself for not bidding on at least one hutch. They went for next to nothing but  getting items that size home & to the shop make me hesitate. (dumb!)

I did get some treasures. Here's a pic of a few. The small doll/child chair is adorable, I love the floral cross stich/needlework framed piece. $45

The scale is a nice shabby blue color. **SOLD***

And that old kerosene bottle is encased in wire, very unusual. The vanity has a nice look, good bones, & will look wonderful painted creamy white!
And all are quite dusty! Adds charm!

4 drawer sewing chest, one drawer pushes inward to store sewing supplies.
*Just Sold* at Just The Thing!

Pretty in Pink Mirror

Look at all the adorable lil cherubs circling around this mirror.
Soooo shabby!

Look at this awesome aqua vintage toy stove! This is not your typical Easy Bake Oven.
It has two oven doors, burners, knobs, a clock & guess what else...it's electric!
Yep, scary huh, but back in the day children were allowed to live life on the edge I guess. (I did not have the courage to actually plug it in)

You can own this treasure today for $29. For sale at JUST THE THING! in downtown Dover NH

Recently SOLD!

L Kells Antiques

at Just The Thing! Dover NH

Shabby scrolly mirror with a small shelf, done in metallic paint.


 (I think I am keeping it, for now....)

Just took a few pics of the snow...from inside the house!
Views of yard & driveway from doorways & windows.

Quick pic of a lovely online Secret Santa Swap gift I received today in the mail. So pretty! Thanks!

Mr Cardinal looking for some breakfast on this wintery morning.

SOLD!

*SOLD*
Lovely Sadler sugar & creamer $25
Just The Thing! Dover NH