Sunday, January 9, 2011

Look What I Found! And bought.


Yes. Another typewriter. I just couldn’t resist it…even though I have one exactly like it in my office. I love estate sales. I knew it was a good price at $30, but I told the woman running the estate sale that I would be back the next day when everything goes half price. She said, “take it now, and you can have it for $20.” 
I took it, brought it home and my husband just shook his head.

I also found this adorable, handcrafted (glass? It’s really heavy) snowman (a mere 50 cents) to add to my collection:


And this lovely old electric conductor – blue, my favorite.


These awesome vintage license plates – anyone have any cool ideas for those?


And how about this metal pitcher? Love it!

And look… a stash of wooden spools, old wood dominoes, old rulers, and misc. game pieces.


There’s actually more stuff, but I was running out of light to take photos. Did I mention that I love estate sales?
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25 comments:

  1. Sherry@Back2VintageJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    What great estate sale finds! You had FUN!!! Love the typewriter!
    Sherry@Back2Vintage

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  2. CarmenJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    NICE! My hubby used to fix typewriters. He also used to collect insulators (opposite of conductors). You two would get along! :)

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  3. CarmenJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    OH! btw...love that old ruler! I have one that's similar!

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  4. JaneJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I love estate sales too! Good thing we don't shop together because we would be fighting for the same things! I have three old typewriters that I just love.
    Jane

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  5. Shabby Vintage JunkJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    ....hahahahaha....Renee you're INCORRIGIBLE but I LIKE your way of thinkin'....!!

    I'm LOVIN' your typewriter & am terribly ENVIOUS of your calm demeaner....I reckon I would have been hoppin' around like a chook....hahahahaha....!

    THANK YOU so much for your comment re my recent 'mishap'....Although I winced when I read of your disaster with the liquid sander, it made me feel better to know I wasn't alone....I'm AOK now save for a raspy throat that'll linger a while to remind me to not be so head strong in future....!!!!!

    Here's hoping you have a WONDERFUL week & are INUNDATED with estate sales....!!

    Cheers from Oz,
    Tamarah :o)

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  6. AllisonJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I have seen my husband shake his head a few times too...
    But i will agree... great finds!
    Wooden spools are awesome!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Fabulous finds, love that typewriter!

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  8. PostcardyJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    It looks like you found a good sale!

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  9. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Great finds! My Dad had an old Underwood like that...why did I not keep it! Especially when I think of all his Masters Degree work and tests he typed on it!

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  10. LVJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I also enjoy going to estate sales. I tend to get depressed as well, but still keep going. You found some interesting and different goodies.

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  11. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Great finds! It looks like what I learned to type on. Love the tin pitcher too! I don't go to many sales, no one to go with... :-( Bird house roofs are great to make with the license plates. Have a blessed week. Debbie

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  12. Honey at 2805January 12, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Great vintage finds! Looks like you had fun.

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  13. PauletteJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I've got a thing for vintage typewriters lately too. Yours is sweet! Love your estate sale finds!

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  14. genieJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    WOW! Your vintage finds are fabulous. This is such a fun post to read and look at. Estate sales are the best....if our legs can take standing for a long time. Sometimes I have seen them have chairs for the bidders to sit in, but usually not in my case.

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  15. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    You really found some awesome stuff at that sale!

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  16. VintagesouthernlifeJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Great vintage finds! I often get that head shake from the hubby too.
    I don't let it slow me down one little bit,lol.

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  17. MaureenJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I loooooove estate sales - great finds!

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  18. Pam KesslerJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Great finds. You can never have too many typewriters can you? That metal pitcher caught my eye too. I used to have glasses like that and they kept the drinks soooo cold.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Great vintage goodies!! I am loving your aluminum pitcher. I remember my grandma having one with a set of glasses that she served iced tea in.

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  20. Sally Annie MagundyJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Wonderful finds! I'm on the hunt for a typewriter, love yours!

    Happy VTT,
    Sally

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  21. AnnJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    You really found some neat stuff. I love the old spools and game pieces. My son covered a bird house with old license plates - for the roof. Looks great. Happy VTT
    Ann

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  22. Danylle McLainJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love typewriters too! What a good buy too! Estate Sales are the best!

    ~Danylle

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  23. JeanneJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I too love estates sales and any other sales when you can find fund things like this. I say keep collecting because it won't be long before everything we find will be made in CHINA. sigh! Love all of your wonderful treasures.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  24. VickiJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Hello there! Nice to meet you. Looks like you really found a good sale. Love the typewriter...you had to get it...I'm an enabler. lol My favorite though are the old MD license plates. I grew up there!

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  25. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I am ready to find some estate sales! Thanks for joining Junkin Finds Friday!

    hugs, Linda

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