Well, I spent most of Thursday running around doing some thrift store retail therapy in honor of my Mom. She loved a good sale, so I thought it was a fitting way to spend the day.
I mapped out some thrift stores on the opposite end of town that I never venture to. I love going to a new thrift, because everything is new to me.
And I may have hit the motherlode.
One of the thrift stores had silverware marked at 4/$1.00 in big old bins. I normally avoid those bins, because there are too many cooties to be had in sorting through items that had previously been in someone else's mouth.
But I glanced in a bin and saw one creamy handle poking out of the top and it was enough to make me forget my germaphobic nature. Besides, I carry a big old bottle of Purell in my car.
I grabbed that piece and then started searching for its friends.
It's made by American Cutlery Company and I am not 100% sure, but I think it's bone handled!!!
My husband thinks they look more like Bakelite rather than bone, but it doesn't smell when you rub it. (You're supposed to be able to tell if it's real Bakelite if you rub it and it smells like formaldehyde).
And in the same bins I found these silverplate serving pieces. And basically if it's silver . . . it's going home with me.
Oneida Community Tudor Plate in the Queen Bess pattern (1946).
On Replacements.com a tablespoon goes for $11.99 and a casserole spoon goes for $19.99. Not that Replacements.com has true values, because they are trying to make a profit after all, but it gives a rough idea of what their value is.
At another thrift I found this tin colander.
One of those "Hey, it's only 90 cents, so why not" purchases.
And I don't normally do teaser posts (don't you hate when bloggers do that as a marketing tool?), but I couldn't resist just this once.
Take a little peak of something I picked up at the thrift store. Can you guess what it is?
And no, I won't be drinking it later tonight!
Who get rid of things this this???? You did hit the jack pot...Happy Sunday
ReplyDelete~~Pattie~~
WOW! My first thought was Bakelite, but you are probably right. I have never heard the smell test trick, so I'm off to smell some utensils in my buffet...(gosh, hope no one just reads the last part of that sentence...Ha.) You really picked up some nice things, and I know your mom's proud you had fun! Happy Week! Vicki
ReplyDeleteI think you're right...I think they're bone. What a wonderful find! I wanna go thrifting with you!!!
ReplyDeleteSherry
You find the best stuff!!! Hope you had a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great day shopping. No idea what the Budweiser thing is unless it's a tray or sign. Enjoyed looking at everything.
ReplyDeleteOh my mother had that same silverware. I loved it, however it went to my sister. You found some great treasures. Love the bone handle pieces also. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI need you to start sharing your thrift store location. You always find great stuff.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds Pam!
ReplyDeleteThose handles look like bone to me.
My mom's silver ware is that pattern of the ones you found!
Neat colinder...I totally remember that one.
Hi Pam- getting around to making my visits this afternoon while the guys are napping.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right about the handles being bone.
They are cool! I love vintage silver. I like all the colors of the rustic pieces. Tarnish is a wonder color!
Lovin' the star collander- got one myself. It was my grandmothers.
I put it over the top of a candle and watch the shadows it casts! Super cool! It's the best use for rusty old graters, too.
Have a fun evening- Tete
Pam......looks like bone to me and I would have dug for those too. All wonderful finds :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
Great finds, Pam...yes, I don't like it when a blogger uses teasers, I usually don't go back to see what all the hullabaloo was about...
ReplyDeleteLooks like you scored some great goodies.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I missed your post on your Mom.
The first year is hard--I dreaded it too. My Mom had been gone for three years and I still miss her and like you think of her daily.
Blessings to you and your Mom.
melinda
Love, love, love your new silverware. You scored big time!
ReplyDeleteGreat buys on the silver! It amazes me how cheap you can find it sometimes!
ReplyDeleteWow! What great finds! I am jealous. I don't have stores like that nearby!!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome find Pam, or should I say finds? Terrific, and I think I may need to go thrifting with you!
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