The fork above might look like an obscene gesture (oh, we've had some laughs about this) but they're made by a man at the flea market out of old silver forks. They're pickle pickers. ($2.50)He is so creative and makes a ton of things all out of sterling forks. I also got these earrings from him. ($6.50)
After buying some vintage postcards, I went back to him for this old shoemaker's shoe with attached fork ($6.50). Its for business cards, but I thought it would be perfect to display the postcards. It had 7 1/2 on it and I had to get that one because that's my shoe size. ;-)
Here's one of the postcards I got. Its a Valentine's Day card from 1927 and it was made in Germany. I also got one for Christmas, New Years and Easter. $2 each.
After sharing my chicken collection last week, I thought I was through with chickens. My shelves were full. Then, I came across this little lady that was so tiny that it fit in the palm of my hand.
I couldn't resist and she now has a home among the other chickens. ($5.)
I was so excited by this find. Mason jars with crowns on them! I'd seen them before on another blog I think and wondered how that person had gotten so lucky. I couldn't believe I found them. I wish I could have bought them all!
The top is also glass and bears a crown.
I didn't notice it when I bought them, but the bottom of each jar is embossed with a year. One was 1930 and the other was 1945.
I probably would have gotten more, but my trip was cut short by a HUGE find. Check back tomorrow to check it out ...
Take a look at all the other thrifty treasures on Southern Hospitality!
I love the earrings and I most definitely have those placemats :)
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Where have I been? I have never seen jars like that before! So neat. You new hen is so cute and tiny, I don't blame you for adding her to the collection:)
ReplyDeleteLove the fork art, lol...xoxo~Kathy~ @ /Sweet Up-North Mornings...
ReplyDeleteoh my. Love the jars with the crowns on them. Great deal on them too.
ReplyDeleteLol at the pickle picker. : )
*gasp* I LOVE THE CROWN JARS!! I have got to find me some! Since I AM the Queen around these parts! *smile* Love your blog...read it each time you update.
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Love your finds! How cute is that wee little chicken? I love crown jars too. I collect fruit jars. Since crown jars are Canadian, we find them all the time at the thrift store and yard sales. I actually bought two last night! My sister-n-law actually found a blue one. What are you planning on doing with yours?
ReplyDeleteOh, and just so you know...crown jars only have a book value of 2-3 dollars. So if someone tries to sell you one for $10 or some crazy amount, say no way. I'll mail you some instead!!
ReplyDeleteI really hope I'm not sounding like a snotty know-it-all....cause I'm really not trying to be whatsoever. Ok, now I'll stop leaving all these comments. :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what I'm going to do with the jars. That's why I only got 2! I'll think of some use for them. I just couldn't pass them up.
I don't care so much about the values. I never spend much and usually buy based on what its worth to ME. It was nice that the price was right!
Thanks for the comments!;-)
The pickle picker made me laugh - I would have never thought about a shoe form/card holder either. That guy must be quite a character :D
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds! Love the jars and those earings are so cute!! Love that little chicken too!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love those crown mason jars soooo much!!! I've never seen them before. I will now be on the look out for them.
ReplyDeleteWhat great treasures.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds I love them all.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
wow great finds, my faves are the Mason jars, not seen any like those with crowns on
ReplyDeletehappy thrifting!
Happy Day !
ReplyDeleteLOve all your finds - You Go Girl ! LOve IT !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Great finds, love those jars!
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Tina
I love the Mason jars!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love those jars! I've never seen anything like them. I have to find one! I'm crazy about that little chicken too. I have a collection of them too, but I've limited myself now to just getting the small ones. It's so hard to pass up the big ones!
ReplyDeleteLove all of the forks too! I was sure that first one was giving me the finger!
Oh, I'm loving the mason jars! What a fun find with the crown on them. i've never seen anything like that before so will keep my eyes open for some.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, and I have never seen the crown jars. I have a friend from Canada, maybe I could check with her about them. Jackie
ReplyDeleteAll you finds are wonderful but I especially like the jars! Love a little piece of history.
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Love the chickens and especially the jars. I've never seen jars with crowns either. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteAw, your mini chicken lady is so cute, and wow, love the mason jars! Never seen them with crowns! I'll have to keep a lookout for them. :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the silver pieces but your crown jars ~ shut up! I adore them, I've never seen any with crowns before but you can bet I'll be looking now *smiles*
ReplyDeleteThose are some neato finds! Love the jars.
ReplyDeleteI love the earrings!
ReplyDeleteThese are pretty.
Thx for sharing on Met Monday. It's so much fun for me to see all t he neat things.
Blessings to you from Kansas,
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Oh honey, I wish you'd bought a bunch of those jars. I'd love to have some myself. I adore those old jars and have them decorating the tables out on my new deck. This stuff is just so cute! All of it.
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Oh I am so envious of your crown jars!
ReplyDeleteMan, what my boys would do to have a fork like that at the dinner table. lol
ReplyDeleteMy mom collects those chicken dishes, but I've never seen a small one. It would be good for a salt "pig".
The crown jars are AWESOME! And the little chicken is cute :). I have one just like that but its the color of Jadeite.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful finds!! Would you believe that my heartstrings are tugged by that cute little hen? It brings back so many childhood memories! :o) Too cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice evening.
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
I am on the look out for the crown jars now!! I love to put old things in jars on my shelf. Those earrings are so cute too. Great day at the flea market....Sandi
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