Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

CaddyKid21 · Aug 10, 2008

Warbaby said:
Found this nifty Deco/Machine Age lighted makeup mirror at a street market yesterday for ten bucks. It's cast metal with a swiveling mirror - flat beveled mirror on one side and a magnifying mirror on the other. It's in great condition - the light works and the mirrors are perfect. The old wire looks a little dicey, so I'll probably replace it with a vintage-style silk covered wire.

(Maneki Niko says "Hi!" to all the loungers.)

I saw a mirror just like that one at the Camp Hollywood show. I wanted to buy it, but I didn't have any cash. It was painted like yours not chrome.

MrNewportCustom · Aug 10, 2008

FedoraGent said:
On a lark, we decided on the way home this morning to follow a yard sale sign. I am very very happy that we did as well. Magneto asked me to post a video...so here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfCTbXFjxgc

They are 40s...and they are SOOO well taken care of.

FG.

Nice find! And your waffle iron in the upper right looks like one my mother has.

Lee

Joie DeVive · Aug 11, 2008

hotrod_elf said:
This was $10

Ok, I gotta ask.... What is it?

Starius · Aug 11, 2008

Joie DeVive said:
Ok, I gotta ask.... What is it?

Thats a bathroom vanity mirror / medicine cabinet with side mounted florescent lighting!

We had one very similar in our bathroom from the 50s, and only just took it out 2 years ago during a remodel. I didn't let my parents ditch it though, I made sure it got tucked away in one of our storage buildings (with the rest of the stuff my parents call "junk" but I call "treasure."

Joie DeVive · Aug 11, 2008

Starius said:
Thats a bathroom vanity mirror / medicine cabinet with side mounted florescent lighting!

We had one very similar in our bathroom from the 50s, and only just took it out 2 years ago during a remodel. I didn't let my parents ditch it though, I made sure it got tucked away in one of our storage buildings (with the rest of the stuff my parents call "junk" but I call "treasure."

Oh! Thank you Starius! Now I see it. I was looking at it from above as if the white things were handles and the middle part was a cover over a dish or something!! :eusa_doh: lol

Very nice mirror!

Obob · Aug 12, 2008

Smart Move

Starius said:
Thats a bathroom vanity mirror / medicine cabinet with side mounted florescent lighting!

We had one very similar in our bathroom from the 50s, and only just took it out 2 years ago during a remodel. I didn't let my parents ditch it though, I made sure it got tucked away in one of our storage buildings (with the rest of the stuff my parents call "junk" but I call "treasure."

During the redo of my mom's downstairs bath, we had a similar mirror. I thought it should be replaced, because it wasn't "retro" enough. My mom thought otherwise, and we did it her way. The bath is what I'd call a 30's/40's style, kinda "modern" for the era.

One of the websites where we were buying stuff had one just like it for about $400. There might have been one like the one pictured here too; it's been 7 or 8 years ago that we were doing that little project.

The moral of this story: Listen to your mother, especially when she says to hang on to something...

Obob

Starius · Aug 12, 2008

Obob said:
During the redo of my mom's downstairs bath, we had a similar mirror. I thought it should be replaced, because it wasn't "retro" enough. My mom thought otherwise, and we did it her way. The bath is what I'd call a 30's/40's style, kinda "modern" for the era.

One of the websites where we were buying stuff had one just like it for about $400. There might have been one like the one pictured here too; it's been 7 or 8 years ago that we were doing that little project.

The moral of this story: Listen to your mother, especially when she says to hang on to something...

Obob

Haha, except when they say it should be thrown away... that's when we don't listen to them, right?

Obob · Aug 12, 2008

Oh Yeah!

Starius said:
Haha, except when they say it should be thrown away... that's when we don't listen to them, right?

Oh yeah! Except that my mom's actually less inclined to get rid of stuff than am I. I once and awhile get on a kick that some decluttering needs to be done; it falls on deaf ears!

Since I've been hanging around message boards like this one, and I've seen that there are other people in this world who are into this "retro" stuff as much as I am, the clutter is bothering me less and less...:eusa_clap

Obob-who maybe ain't so crazy after all (or else he's in a nuthouse with a whole tribe of kooks!)

Quigley Brown · Aug 12, 2008

I found this 13 in. tall brass sailboat at a thrift store down the street from me. I don't know how old it is (it isn't marked). I just like its streamlined design.

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CherryRed · Aug 12, 2008

Here are my finds from Saturday:
Framed print $2 Era????

Coffee Time Mug 25 cents. I have 4 others like this with different pictures that were my Grandmothers.

New old stock slippers $1

Vintage Betty · Aug 12, 2008

Warbaby said:
Great trunk, VB! I've restored quite a few trunks like that and will be happy to share my techniques. Should I post the info here, elsewhere, or PM you?

Sorry to take so long to answer your kind offer about my Victorian Trunk, sometimes I forget to check threads after I've posted! :eusa_doh: Thanks for the compliments everyone!

The main problem with the trunk is that there is a light coating of mildew inside the trunk in places. Should I sand it off and than seal the inside?

Other issues with the trunk can wait until this one is discussed, as it's the most important.

DeaconKC · Aug 21, 2008

Old Spice Mug

Found this over the weekend in a little flea market. a 1948 049 Old Spice Shaving mug. Couldn't resist it.

Miss Neecerie · Aug 22, 2008

Today's find

Was a thrift store that had heaps of old records.

I got

http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-of-Irving-Berlin/dp/B0000507YQ

But on old 10 inch 33 1/3's, not vinyl ones.

This store has all sorts of symphonic tunes and sets.....fairly cheap too...

Warbaby · Aug 22, 2008

Vintage Betty said:
Sorry to take so long to answer your kind offer about my Victorian Trunk, sometimes I forget to check threads after I've posted! :eusa_doh: Thanks for the compliments everyone!

The main problem with the trunk is that there is a light coating of mildew inside the trunk in places. Should I sand it off and than seal the inside?

Other issues with the trunk can wait until this one is discussed, as it's the most important.

If the inside is lined with paper or fabric and it's not in too raggedy condition, you may be able to save it - I always like to try to keep as much originality as possible and still retain useability.

Wash the inside with an all-purpose household cleaner, working quickly with a not-too-wet sponge so you don't saturate the paper or fabric. Wipe it down with a clean sponge. Give it a light spray with one of those bathroom mildew sprays. Lightly! This stuff will kill any remaining mildew spores. (Actually, i use a solution of Thymol in alcohol, but you can only find Thymol at a chemical supply house and I didn't think you'd want to bother - the other stuff works and is easy to get). Leave the trunk open, preferably outside on a warm sunny day so it can dry thoroughly.

I have a trunk I'm about to start restoring, so if you can wait for a few days, I'll start on it and photograph what I'm doing. Maybe I should post it in the Vintage Luggage thread since it's OT for this thread?

funneman · Aug 22, 2008

Both double breasted blazers and both neckties from recent
thrifting expeditions with my daughter.

patrick1987 · Aug 22, 2008

:eusa_clap
Is that funneman or Joseph Cotten?
Nice to hear of a middle-schooler enjoying outings with Dad.

funneman · Aug 23, 2008

patrick1987 said:
:eusa_clap
Is that funneman or Joseph Cotten?
Nice to hear of a middle-schooler enjoying outings with Dad.

Thanks.

She's a great kid, who shares my love of hats as well.

fftopic:

Here she is in her Towncraft:

Vintage Betty · Aug 23, 2008

Warbaby said:
If the inside is lined with paper or fabric and it's not in too raggedy condition, you may be able to save it - I always like to try to keep as much originality as possible and still retain useability.

Wash the inside with an all-purpose household cleaner, working quickly with a not-too-wet sponge so you don't saturate the paper or fabric. Wipe it down with a clean sponge. Give it a light spray with one of those bathroom mildew sprays. Lightly! This stuff will kill any remaining mildew spores. (Actually, i use a solution of Thymol in alcohol, but you can only find Thymol at a chemical supply house and I didn't think you'd want to bother - the other stuff works and is easy to get). Leave the trunk open, preferably outside on a warm sunny day so it can dry thoroughly.

I have a trunk I'm about to start restoring, so if you can wait for a few days, I'll start on it and photograph what I'm doing. Maybe I should post it in the Vintage Luggage thread since it's OT for this thread?

Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to pull it out of storage before the weather turns so I can try this. Do you recommend I also spray and wipe lightly on the Victorian paper parts? They aren't so beautiful that I would be devastated if they were lost, but they are charming even if imperfect and I'd like to keep them.

Yes, please DO post pics in another thread! And thanks again.

Vintage Betty

Warbaby · Aug 23, 2008

Vintage Betty said:
Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to pull it out of storage before the weather turns so I can try this. Do you recommend I also spray and wipe lightly on the Victorian paper parts? They aren't so beautiful that I would be devastated if they were lost, but they are charming even if imperfect and I'd like to keep them.

Yes, please DO post pics in another thread! And thanks again.

Vintage Betty

Yes, do the paper parts as well - just don't get them too wet and they should be just fine. Once it's dry, you can stick down any loose paper with diluted white glue. While it's a nice day and you've got the bucket and sponge in hand, wash the exterior with a household cleaner like Fantastik or similar stuff and rinse with a clean sponge. Now it's ready for restoration (instructions for which will appear in the Vintage Luggage thread as soon as I get a round tuit). I'll also list some sources where you can get leather straps and handles to replace the old ones which are usually too far gone to salvage.

sherri bomb · Aug 25, 2008

1st estate sale ever.

Went to my first estate sale today and I am hooked! Also checked out some yard sales. I'll be moving out in a few months and bought some stuff for the new place.

show and tell..

vanity tray.. 50 cents!

random books
1887 diary
poems by alan seeger 1916
1940s Red Cross First Aid textbook

barometer/thermometer/humidor

I also saw this gorgeous fan, not sure how old, but the cord was broken. I'm thinking I should have gotten it, but I was worried about the repair.

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