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    Home » Thrift Store Finds

    Croquet Anyone?

    Published by Pam Kessler | 109 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. -

    Back in June I talked about a vintage croquet set that I had gone to a estate sale for and didn't get to buy.

    So I have been looking for another one ever since. Sure I have seen some at antique stores, but they were never in that great of shape. Some missing some balls. Some missing the wickets. Some with broken mallets.

    But good things come to those who wait. I found one in excellent shape for her age!!!

    Vintage croquet set on a metal rack.

    Vintage croquette set.

    Vintage croquet set.
    OK, it has a metal cart, rather than the wooden type I had been picturing in my dreams, but I looked past it and went ahead and bought it.

    Vintage croquet balls.

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    1. Kim K.

      August 15, 2011 at 5:05 pm

      Congratulations. Your croquet set is just perfect. Have fun making new memories.

    2. andrea

      August 15, 2011 at 4:47 pm

      It still carries a lot of nostalgia! Andrea @townandprairie

    3. Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)

      August 15, 2011 at 4:23 pm

      Great find! And I LOVE the metal cart! It reminds me of one my aunt had years ago when I was little. Enjoy it, it's beautiful!
      Best,
      Gloria

    4. Betsy

      August 15, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Love the beautiful patina on this set. You really scored this time and I'm glad to hear this one didn't get away.

    5. Vicki

      August 15, 2011 at 2:26 pm

      Love it! I haven't played since I was a kid.

    6. missing moments

      August 15, 2011 at 1:43 pm

      Oh, its been ages since I've played. How fun!

    7. michelle

      August 15, 2011 at 1:40 pm

      That is a good one!! I love croquet, we used to play all the time when we were little.
      Enjoy it!
      xoxo

    8. Sunny Vanilla

      August 15, 2011 at 1:12 pm

      I think it's in great shape too! A little old age gives it a nice vintage look to it. Have fun playing!

    9. Into Vintage

      August 15, 2011 at 10:58 am

      I can't even tell you how many memories of my childhood that croquet set brings back. We had one just like it and I was the little sister who was always begging my much older & busier brothers to play croquet! 🙂

    10. Tete

      August 15, 2011 at 10:44 am

      So fun! Love playing this...google for the rules!
      Hugs- Tete

    11. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes

      August 15, 2011 at 10:14 am

      Love your "new" croquet set! I especially like the cart. Ours is in a carry-all bag, which I like, but I think I'd like a cart!

    12. Happier Than a Pig in Mud

      August 15, 2011 at 10:10 am

      I agree with Patti, that cart has a great look to it! Have fun:@)

    13. Heather

      August 15, 2011 at 10:02 am

      Looks like fun! I'm glad to hear that you got one! 🙂

    14. MamaMonki

      August 15, 2011 at 9:56 am

      Love it! I found one a long time ago at a garage sale and it's sadly just sitting in our garage taking up space. I hope you get lots of enjoyment out of yours.

    15. BeckyKay

      August 15, 2011 at 9:45 am

      Oh, that's adorable!!

    16. Crystal Rose Cottage

      August 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

      Lucky you! I think the metal cart looks pretty vintage. Google how to play croquet...have fun!~Hugs, Patti

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