As I mentioned in last week's Vintage Bliss Tuesdays post, I came away with a few pairs of matching items on my recent visit to Goodwill. I shared a look at a pair of green vases last week. Here is the second pairing - two lovely aged and silver-plated items.
My husband thought that this first item looked like a very small version of the bed warmer they had at a museum he used to work at. Seeing as the handle is so short, though, it's more likely a vintage "silent butler" crumb catcher/dustpan. It says E.P. Copper on the bottom (which means it's electroplated copper/silver over copper) and it's engraved with the date 30-4-53. A wedding gift maybe?
This silver-plated crumb catcher was $12, which is a bit more than I usually pay for a thrifty find, but I was intrigued by this one. And there's an engraved "M" on it, which just happens to be the first initial of my last name. So it works.
The second item I purchased is a Leonard silver-plated (brass) creamer. It's without a sugar-holding companion, but maybe one will turn up later. This little guy cost me $4.
Have you been thrifting lately? Or is it time to focus on holiday shopping?
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Nice finds! I have been thrifting, but havent find any vintage items.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's nice to find "new" items too. Things that are useful around the house that you don't want to pay full price for. :)
DeleteI love silver pretties like these. They will look so nice among your holiday decorations! I haven't been thrifting lately....but I'll be ready to go next week! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Diane. I'll have to incorporate them into the holiday decor! :)
DeleteThat is a unique piece to find in a thrift, sometimes those more pricey items just call our name....
ReplyDeleteI wish they didn't know my name Jill. ;)
DeleteI don't know what it is either but it sure is cute! I'd pay $12 for it.
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one! ;)
DeleteI love the silver-plate items you found. I am pretty sure it is a silent butler for crumbs.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your input. I'm sometimes uncertain with these vintage purchases. :)
DeleteWow! I never find treasures like that at my thrift store. Thanks so much for sharing at the Make it Monday Party! Hope to see you again next week.
ReplyDeleteI rarely see stuff like this either! Thanks for hosting. :)
DeleteI use the little creamers without a sugar bowl as little vases for single roses or small arrangements : ) love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Laura! It would be so pretty with a rose in it! :)
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