Sunday, October 13, 2013

What I Found: Oct. 13

Collections, that was the theme of this weekend.  Lots of collections that I don't really know what to do with.  

Behold the massive stockpile of 1970s and 1980s matchbox cars, hot wheels and the like.  A few of the highlights include the Greyhound Bus and the Hess Bus (located on top of the large truck)  These are all a bit worse for the wear and I think I will keep these for the boy when he gets a bit older. 



Below are two rugs I picked up.   I was told they were vintage Navajo rugs, but you've got me.  I am not a rug dealer, expert or up to snuff on Native American textiles.  I just liked them, and well sometimes you've got to go with your gut, even if it costs you, right?  If any of you kind folks have a hunch of your own, please let me know.   *Update* I don't think either of the rugs are Navajo now.  I did some further research, and Navajo rug almost never have fringe at the end like the red one does. The longer rug appears to be of great quality, but I can't find any Navajo rugs that share the same design or symbols.   




At the same sale, the basket pictured below is supposed to be a navajo basket - again, I have no idea. To the far right is the most amazing souvenir drum from the Petrified Forest National Park. This I'll be keeping for the boy and I have some guilt about this because it feels more fragile than a "toy"should and he'll probably end up ruining it.  


Right before I dropped and broke my camera I was able to snap a shot of the most cheerful orange bowls made by Knobler and an old set of salt and pepper shakers from the Bali Hai restaurant. 



I hope to be back to post a few more shots of some of the other collections I found, including 40 or so small old glass jars and a set of science posters produced by Chevron Chemical Company (part of Chevron Gas).

Love seeing what others find? Be sure to check out, Nifty Thrifty,  Sir Thrift a Lot and Remnant

9 comments:

  1. Fun finds! I absolutely love the orange bowls - I've never seen those before.

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    1. Ha, I looks like I might be a bit color blind. They are greatfruit bowls, it turns out. So a little more yellow than orange.

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    2. ugg. grapefruit. GRAPEfruit, not greatfruit. :)

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  2. Great finds! I love the matchbox toys, fab! x

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    1. Thanks Mama, I'm beyond excited for our little boy to start playing with these. He's only 6 months old now, so we've got a bit of waiting to do. :)

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  3. Wow what a lot of finds.

    I particularly love the orange bowls. Thanks for linking up x

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  4. Lots of fun finds. I once found a wall hanging of a red bull with a flower that looked a lot like the long rug you have. I never found out the maker though, but it sold in a blink of an eye. The smaller rug looks like a kilim rug. The shakers are quite unique, love them!

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  5. Fab finds. Love the Matchbox cars, gorgeous colourful rugs and orange dishes.

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  6. Great finds, those rugs are GORGEOUS!

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