Featured Finds Thread

@johnnycb09 - those style trays are usually referred to as sandwich trays. The design reminds me of a Pennsylvania Dutch design.

 

Johnnycb09, I really like the "pretty little pitcher, 6 inches tall" in your last two photos.

 

I don't know why either - but I get it - boy do I get it.

 

I've never found anything really good in a Savers, but I don't get into one that often. They're a for-profit, and I have a feeling the good stuff never makes it out onto the floor unless it's by mistake.

 

An almost find? Almost bought this tonight for the pure funkiness of it... but took a pass on it.

 

Why in the world did she put one of her hair curlers in a bun?

Those are "sausage curls" all over her head, aren't they?

 

I love how the hot dog is standing at attention.

 

Well both my Miniatures arrived safely.

 

Spooky.

 

something in the air......

 

I always thought the Savers stores were to benefit the Epilepsy Foundations?????!! Someone correct me please if I'm out in Left field, or Right, or Center......

 

Sorry, Aquitaine... Savers (including Value Village, one of the "Savers brands") is a FOR PROFIT organization.

They "pay" certain non-profits for merchandise - that's the "charity" part of it, believe it or not - and then mark up the previously donated items & sell them for profit.

"Donations to charity" - i.e. the cost of buying merchandise - ranges from less than 5% to a high of something like 17% of total revenue. They go out of their way to hint that they're not-for-profit, but indeed they are.

 

The Ill Will is a nonprofit but acts like a for-profit. They closed down the Salvation Army stores locally, so I can't even check those. Their merch had gone downhill too over the years, but even so - you can't buy what you can't get at. My best find this weekend was quilt fabric in my church's clothes closet. That's free. I redonated most of that to friends who make things to give away. That was a win-win, since nice fabrics can set you back $10/yard with no problem.

My find, if you can call it that, of this weekend is a nasty cold.

 

Few more finds,nothing earth shattering but fun (Id like to think) .
Bombay and co candle holders,LOVE the shape !


Blenko ?


Cool studio pottery vase,probably Mexican,the design is hand painted


Gorgeous red and gold,very solid wood stands/mini tables,the shorter is 6 inches high,the other 11,probably imports but very nicely made.

 

The blenko? Is beautiful, but I like them all.

 

It's hard to click the "Like" button when we know you're miserable with a cold.....

 

In a bag of mostly broken bits for fifty cents

Real diamonds. Solid 14K gold

Stamped CHINA 925 and a character that looks like a conjoined PL

 

Johnnycb

There is a seller on etsy who has what may be the same pinched bottle as you show but in a different color.
I remember her asking for advice on who made it.
If you read her listing, you can see what advice she was given. I have no idea if it is right or wrong but when I saw your find, it reminded me of her inquiry.

Just for reference, not mine
https://www.etsy.com/listing/578465...nter-ruffle-art-glass?ref=shop_home_active_28

 

Thats great info,thank you ! That would explain why I looked at Blenko till my eyes bled but couldnt find another like it. Empoli makes total sense.