Hi everyone. We had a few more thrift finds this past week, and some today as well. I think I’m going to start “saving up” finds for a rainy day – i.e. so that we still have something to write about when we don’t find anything!
I’ve seen these Libbey atomic fish glasses a couple times at thrifts, but the silver color decal is almost always destroyed on them. But at an estate I went to, I found these 3 glasses in great condition. I believe the pattern was called “Mediterranean“? They made a couple different sizes, these appear to be taller juice or ice tea glasses.
I headed off to another estate where I picked up these Dansk metal salt and pepper shakers from Denmark, designed by Jens Quistgaard. I think I overpaid for them… I wasn’t sure how common they were. But more importantly, there was no price on them so I needed to ask the ladies at the checkout how much they were. Difficult while there’s people in line in back of you to say “Hold on, let me check if it’s worth it to resell them on my iPhone.” Lesson here is to try and look up the price before you get in line… my excuse is that the connection was bad in the area.
I come across this Braun plastic scale quite a bit… but it’s usually not in very good shape. This one didn’t have as much wear as usual so I decided to get it. Believe it is designed by Hartwig Kahlcke under direction of Dieter Rams, and dates to the 80s. Keep an eye out for old Braun items, they’re surprisingly popular.
I don’t know much about this porcelain Schumann vase from Arzberg, Germany. I see the style called “Op Art” a lot, and the prices vary all over the map. I think it’s vintage, but it looks so new.
Lastly, I found another one of these tea towels with the Dutch or Scandinavian folklore designs. This features an “Apfelstrudel” recipe and it doesn’t have the “Elling Design” tag that we found on the other ones that we have. I still have hesitations about listing these items up on Etsy – it’s so difficult to tell whether they’re new or not.
OK, that’s it for this roundup. hope you had good luck thrifting this week too!
This post is linked up to ATG’s Thrift Share Monday and HLA’s Flea Market Finds.
Did you find something cool at a thrift or flea market lately?
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February 18th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Great finds! I never know whether or not to pick up mod glassware with turquoise and gold… it’s so tempting! I also didn’t know that Braun items were hot so thanks for sharing. Also, I believe you have a Howard Pierce book?, I found a sinuous Madonna & Child that I have been unable to find much information for and would appreciate any help! Will send a pic once I take one…
February 18th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
The Libby glasses, Dansk S & P, and the vase are my favorites! I think my cell phone service purposefully gives out at thrift stores and estate sales. In fact, I only get service in one aisle at my local thrift, so I have to basically block the aisle to do research on an item. It’s terrible.
Anyway, great post!
Cheers,
Dani
February 19th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Oh, my gosh, I love those glasses. My parents had those and when they retired and moved to the Sun Belt, Mom donated them. I’ve always wished I’d have taken them off her hands.
February 19th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
I will pick up any mod glassware in good shape that I find. It sells very well at the store. I love the S&P set, I would be tempted to keep it
if it were me. I learn so much from you, thank you for sharing. I picked up a Soehnle scale that looks a lot like the braun one, I have to remember to list it.
I am glad that you are finding more and better things. Bea
February 19th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
once again you have chosen lovely classic objects – I love seeing your finds and reading about their provenance!
February 19th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
I love the glassware and the S+P shakers. Amazing finds! I had no idea about the value of vintage Braun items, either, so thanks for that.
February 19th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
I love the color and design of the juice glasses, they would be daily glasses if I owned them! Great s & p shakers too regardless of the value I’m digging the sleek shape.
February 19th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
I love the design of that vase and the shakers. The glasses are great too. I have one set of vintage glasses that I love but I never ever use them because they have to be hand washed.
February 19th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Thanks for the heads up on the Braun scale… I do see them every now and then too.
Love those S&P shakers for what it’s worth. =)
February 20th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
that vase is so beautiful. what a lovely find! and lucky you too for finding a beautiful group of glasses.
February 20th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
I think your tea towel may be made by Kolf of Austria. I’ve had a few of their items, and have some fabric to list…looks very familiar. And, I too, love those fish glasses.
February 21st, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Those S+P shakers are just gorgeous! What a beautiful shape they are!
February 23rd, 2012 at 11:41 am
I have those fish glasses, but they are a lowball cocktail style. I really like them…