Featured Finds Thread

Is that a compact from The Stork Club or just a powder puff?

Debora

 

I, too, am old enough to be of the time when we fixed things. If I got a run in my stockings, I stopped it with clear nail polish. Fortunately, I am now a retiree in FL and don't wear stocking. Heck, I don't even wear shoes most of the time.

 

@Debora, it is just a powder puff in its original cellophane package and with its original box.

 

I also used the clear nail polish trick. Haven't worn hose in more years than I care to admit.

 

Sorry... Hard to stop. The asymmetric heart-shaped compact and soap should be Elsa Peretti for Halston.

Debora

 

It was very fine silk thread for mending your stockings. I can also recall there used to be dry cleaners who’d have a woman who could mend them, too, using a specialist machine.

I used to buy Pavilion in America, I think the layering idea must have passed me by!

 

@Debora feel free to keep id'ing to your hearts content! I am going to save all this information. It has been so helpful.

 

I sort of recognize some of them, but only sort of. You've got a job ahead of you!

 

I did the same thing. Since I wear only compression stockings these days I don't have to think about pantyhose. Those things were torture.

 

@Lizzie - Here are some websites that might be helpful.

https://www.perfumeintelligence.co.uk/

https://cleopatrasboudoir.blogspot.com/

https://perfumebottles.org/article/building-a-collection/

https://perfumebottles.org/dating-commercial-perfumes/

I only know one off the top of my head. The little acorn one with the red ribbon.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1257706484/vintage-perfume-replique-raphael-acorn?gpla=1&gao=1&

 

@bercrystal, Thank you, those links will be very helpful.

A big thanks to everyone who took the time to look and for those who commented. I plan to save all the information. As always this board is a very special and awesome group who are so willing to share. I thought they were some fun lots to show and share and I hope you all enjoyed looking.

A special shout out to all the Veterans here, thank you for your service.

 

I bought these 26 pieces for $24....really love the chest because these pieces have not tarnished. I especially like grille sets with the longer forks. I posted on the silver forum for help with pattern ID.

 

Went back to the charity sale at the church today for the bag sale. $10/bag, but contractor lawn and leaf bags. Anything you could fit other than jewelry went in. Spent my $10 and came home with all of the quilt fabric, a cashmere sweater for my sister, a Snoopy soccer mug for my BiL, a few small Christmas presents and Boeing Aerospace clothes. WHY I bought those... blame @Ownedbybear ! Stopped in an antique store on my way home and shouldn't have.

 

a cashmere sweater............. from where???

 

Probably made in China - for my sister since it's too small for me, and I'm allergic anyway. There were a few, but one had a stain and a mothhole and the other was pilled. Since I'm not dumb enough to quilt cashmere any more I left them alone.

 

A few finds from the backlog. I buy all year for the Secret Santa and never know till the last second what will go. These are staying,for now.
Enamel on copper picture,marked but Ive yet to find much info


Adorable Italian cat jar,made for pier one


Small painting,the colors got me.


And the piece de resistance ! I kinda screamed when I saw this fabulous 80s art! It looks like its lacquer,Im just mad for it.

 

I can see why you like the Vietnamese lady. She wouldn't be something I'd hang, but she's got a look.

 

Shes pure 1980s ! An era i still mourn.Deeply !

 

@johnnycb09 - I love the Lilies of the Valley piece!!!