More Things I Found At the Market
I have the day off today, so I’m going to be very lazy and just post pictures of the rest of the things I got at the St. Lawrence Market last weekend. While… Continue reading
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Things I Found At the Market
Here’s something that I overheard this weekend: When the weather is crappy, some dealers take a pass on the outdoor antique markets like Aberfoyle and set up at the St. Lawrence Market instead.… Continue reading
My First Zenith
Look what I found for five bucks last weekend. A 1940s or ’50s Zenith. I’ve lost my watch opener, so I haven’t been able to study it more, so all I can tell… Continue reading
Find of the Month: Soviet Era Earrings
My own, self-imposed thrift club rule is that no Find of the Month can cost more that $36. It also has to be pretty awesome. The earings, stamped with soviet-era Russian Assay marks… Continue reading
The New It Bag? Hudson’s Bay Company Tote
Over the last week or two, I’ve noticed a lot of top-knotted ladies carrying distinctively striped satchels. It would seem that Hudson’s Bay bags are in. Above is a picture of my own… Continue reading
Vintage Ivory Lariat Necklace
On one hand, the less I say about my collection of Ivory jewellery the better. On the other hand, I just keep finding it at the Value Village for like $2. I’d guess… Continue reading
Reunited! Olivetti Lettera 25 Typewriter Now With Case
Back in September I found this Olivetti Lettera 25 typewriter on the sidewalk. At the time I did some research which indicated that the machine originally came with a vinyl carrying case. The… Continue reading
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Manpower Pendants
Like any luxury brand, Tiffany & Co. has a profitable sideline doing corporate work. My brother-in-law has all kinds of promotional keychains made by the venerable jewellery house. One common commission was making… Continue reading
Souvenirs: The Niagara Falls Collection
I’m obsessed with Niagara Falls. I love the thunderous awesomeness of this natural wonder. I love the fact that man has harnessed its power to create electricity. And what can I say, I… Continue reading
April Fool: Some Old Finds That I Got Wrong
Did a little more research on some recent finds (informally, I visited some dealers) and just wanted to provide an update: The brooch pictured above is a real pink topaz, but alas, not… Continue reading