Featured Finds Thread

Butt cut wood veneer..... https://www.roberts-plywood.com/butt-cut-veneers.html

 

yes...core wood slices.... neat -o !

 

Just to make sure you found this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_Senhor_Santo_Cristo_dos_Milagres

Jewelry store had been in business for 160 years until sold in 2019.

https://jornalacores9.pt/ourivesaria-corrêa-picanço-foi-comprada-pela-boutique-dos-relogios/

Debora

 

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I didnt,thank you very much Debora ! Fascinating history .

 

Almost left this behind today at the auction when I was getting 10 flats for $2.50.

 

I'm almost giddy about today's find.

I went to a last day dig-out sale today and in the driveway was a grouping of floor lamps. Two caught my eye, but as I was looking, I heard the attendant telling a couple they could have "the dresser and all the floor lamps for $20." I was standing there like man made of stone waiting for their reply. "We'll just take the dresser."

After he finished up with them, I asked about the lamps and he said all for $20. I said I'd give $10 for the pair that I liked and he agreed. Both are Torchiere lamps but not matching. One is a Rembrandt and that was the one I really wanted.

Well, I walked to the other side of the table and my eyes almost popped out of my head. I saw a pair of absolutely gorgeous opalescent/pearl glass torchiere shades in a big box with a bath towel over them. The necks fit the taper perfectly in the fitters on mine. I asked, and he said $10 for the pair. I couldn't get the money out of my wallet quick enough.

No cracks, but have a couple small chips at the fitter end, thankfully. ( I can't believe they survived in tact )

They're large at 16" and have a lovely swirl and dots pattern.

Oh happy days!

I haven't cleaned them yet, so pardon the dirt:

 

Great find sabre! Those shades are beautiful.

 

thank you, wiscbirddog! I’m thrilled

 

Not my thing, but for ten bucks that's almost stealing.

 

Don't you hate when some "crafter" gets ahold of nice nice old piece!!!!!!

 

Nice ones yes. Old junk however will always be old junk. Heaven only knows what was under the paint. Something better than the paint, doubtless.

 

Congrats on those sweet finds! @daveydempsey
Love those shades! @sabre123

 

Thanks, @Joe2007 !

 

Forgive me if I screw up something here, just signed up and it's my first post.

Your collar is handmade Maltese bobbin lace. It is indeed exquisite, I personally think it is the queen of bobbin laces. It is traditionally made with silk thread.