Flea Market Finds


I enjoy going to flea markets, estate sales, etc. to try to find things that others do not see the beauty in and bring them home and create  something special out of it.  I call them my "trash to treasure" projects and find much pleasure in these little treasures.  I hope you do too.

Brown Urn
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Brown Urn

I call this an urn but I don't know exactly how to describe it.  There is a sticker on the bottom that says Norleans.  I think it is ceramic.  I was told it is old.  It measures 5" x 7".  It is brown with splashes of orange/red and turquoise blue.  I see  no chips or breaks.

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Cedar Box
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Cedar Box

I found this to be a most interesting old box.  It is cedar and it has hand carving on it which is very ornate and beautiful.  The box is 10 1/2" x 4 1/2".  It has three feet and a handle on each side.  It is old and you can keep it like it is, or add a different , perhaps Victorian, picture on the top, put new hardware on it, polish up the wood so it will look like new.  Would make a nice jewelry box.

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Petite Soup Turene
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Petite Soup Turene

This is not a real soup turene, but it looks like one to me.  It is 9" x 7" , pink and white, gold rimmed, and a really pretty old looking bouquet of roses on the front.  There is a little handle on each side.  The top is removeable.  There is nothing written on it.  It could be used for many different purposes.  It is very cute and vintage looking.  I think it is made of porcelain.

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Gum Drop Dish
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Gum Drop Dish

This little dish, for some reason, makes me think of gum drops-all different colors-filling it.  (It would be nice for M & M's too)!  I like to take little old candy dishes like this, fill them with peppermints, and take to someone that is having a hospital stay instead of a flower.  This is a sturdy little clear dish measuring 4 1/2" x 5 1/2".  It looks old and is in perfect condition. 

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Golden Cat
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Golden Cat

This is a pretty little treasure.  It is hand painted and on the bottom says TAKAHASHI  San Francisco.  It is a sleeping little kitty cat all painted in burgendy, gold, and peach colors.  Looks old.  It is 5" x 2 1/2" in perfect condition. 

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Loving You Box
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Loving You Box

This is a very pretty replica of an old box from the Victorian era.  The box is ceramic and is 6" X 2".  The inside has been trimmed out with a navy blue velvet like paper that can be removed.  The outside is white with a medium turquoise color bow pained on.  In the upper right corner is a stamp shape with the word LOVE in pink with a heart design.  There are 6 little black stripes to memic a post mark at the top also.  In the area where the address should be are the words "LOVING YOU"  done in script lettering in pink.  This is so sweet.  It could be a trinket box, jewelry box, secret hiding place, or a gift box.  You can further embellish the box inside and outside to suit your tastes.  I left is as is even though I fought the urge to "glitter it up" a bit and add more "stuff".  I though you might enjoy this for your project choice, but it is beautiful as it is, especially in a Victorian home decor.  Enjoy!

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Thinking of You Box
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Thinking of You Box

This is a replica of a box from the Victorian Era.  It is a nice ceramic and done in an off white background.  It looks like a couple of books with POETRY written in gold on the side of one of the books.  The top of the box is beautiful with the raised image of a long stemmed pink rose and a pretty pink bow.  To mimic a gift enclosure card on top is written "THINKING OF YOU".  It is 4" wide, 3 1/2" tall, and when the lid is removed the box is 1" deep.  It is perfect condition but I have no idea of its origin or age-no markings on it.  It is so vintage looking and perfect for trinkets, money, jewelry, gift box, or your own secret treasures.  Would be great in a Victorian home setting.  Such a sweet and soft look.  Love it!!

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Shamrock Bowl
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Shamrock Bowl

This is a very nice piece and is in perfect condition.  It is a clear glass small bowl perfect as a serving piece for pickles, olives, etc. or a nice candy bowl for your tables.  It is imprinted with what I would call a shamrock design-8 in all-all the way around the middle of the bowl.  The stem is so very pretty.  A thick "swirl' design that catches the light.  It caught my eye because it is so unusual.  It is 5" wide at the top, the base is 3" wide, and it is 5" tall.  It was an estate piece with no markings on it of any kind.  Very nice piece. 

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Gold Tea Spoons
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Gold Tea Spoons

This is one of my favorite finds.  Since I love tea cups I could just imagine these on a saucer with a pretty tea cup.  It is a set of six very pretty small spoons.  They are 4 1/2" long and 1" at the fullest part.  They do not indicate they are gold anywhere on them so I assume they are gold overlay probably over sterling silver.  I cannot be sure but they do not show much tarnishing at all.  They are old I think by the condition of the original box they came in.  It is a brown box with a hinged lid and there is a stamp of "Supreme Cutlery" on the inside of the box top.  The box is old and tattered but still works perfectly.  All the spoons are perfect.  They would be wonderful with your prettiest tea cups and saucers or to use in decorative projects.  I love them!  You are getting the 6 spoons and the box for this price. 

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Beige Candleholders
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Beige Candleholders

This is a pair of glazed ceramic tall candleholders done in a medium beige color.  They are very heavy and very tall measuring 4" at the base and stand 15 1/2" tall.  The top is fashioned to accommodate a taper candle in the smallest hole.  The second hole is about 2" wide and will hold a medium sized candle or it will hold a votive cup and allow the cup to sit on the top of the candleholder with the bottom of the cup where the grommet fits  hidden inside the holder.  You will have several options as to  how you wish to use them. Also, I would use them as a pedestal and set a figurine, perhaps a sitting angel figure, on top of them and the hole would be completely covered.  They are very versatile and can even be dressed up with flowers, ribbon, etc.  A very nice set in very good condition.  You are getting the set of two candleholders for this price.

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