We did get the forecasted snow and rain during the night - which deterred many of the usual sellers, I guess. The huge lot seemed half empty. But there were lots of huge puddles and my boots started to soak through by the time we were done.
I think I did pretty well scoring treasures, inspite of it all.
A little wooden box full of lace snippets. I haven't even looked at all the pieces yet - but I am looking forward to it!
I was delighted to find someone selling old raw stampings and castings - filigrees, settings, a bible locket and look at that hand pendant!
Some bits and pieces - a broken locket, a piece of chain and some buttons inlaid with mother of pearl.
This is what the other side of the broken locket looks like. A typical Biedermeier piece.
Hope you are all having a wonderful Sunday!
18 comments:
Oh Renate, wo Du nur immer diese traumhaften Schätze auftreibst. Der Wahnsinn!
In LOVE with the locket! And I'm SO HAPPY that I finally get to go to a big indoor flea market with Cindy next weekend!
Thank goodness. I was having flea market withdrawal! The broken locket is quite the find and I can think of a zillion things you could do with it.
That hand was worth the wet feet! And the locket, you will be able to do wonderful things with it. Glad you had such a successful day.
Renate, you did find some good treasures. Love all that lace!! I have been in the sewing mood and I love using bits and pieces of lace.
SCORE!!
oh wow!! brass treasures!! wonderful!!
Each one is a fantastic treasure! The hand, the lace, the locket, very beautiful! I love it all!
I don't know what "a typical Biedermeier piece" is but I can tell you there is nothing typical about it in the states... just beautiful...I'm drooling. Oh and the lace I want to reach in the picture and pick through it.
Enjoy!
Awesome finds! I haven't been to the flea market in a while. I hope to go this coming weekend!
Oh, what lovely, lovely finds. I'm long overdue on a thriving excursion. You're inspiring me to make some time this week! Thanks.
Great treasures! I love old lace, are you sewing?
Oh Renate, you did score! I have withdrawls too. Thanks so much for stopping by, I've missed everyone so much, need to catch up with lots of lives! Hope you are well. That locket is to die for Renate, can't wait to see what you make. Hugs, Riki
S-what a treasure trove - just love it when I can get pieces to give more choice from the stash. Create well with these bits. B
Hello Renate
I'm sorry I've been away...trying to catch up on blogs while still visiting all of the Bead Soup blogs as well. I'm happy to see you've returned to the flea market. I had that experience ALL day with Lori today...wow, what a great time! And I found a couple of those spool cabinets I mentioned before! I'd be curious to know if the examples you see in Germany are similar to the ones from old "General Stores" here.
Your finds are so gorgeos - especially the stampings. Are those Scottie dogs I see in that picture?? And the broken locket is so beautiful... looks like you had fun! And I'm wondering if you're going again tomorrow...
i would definitely have withdrawal symptoms if i found such lovely treasures in the flea market. what a blessing to live in a place where you can go to a flea market where you can find thing like these!
Renate, what great finds! Looks like you had a great day at the flea market. I love the locket, but the lace is gorgeous!
There is nothing like a day at a good flea market. You did really great shopping, Renate. I wish I could be with you to hunt the treasures.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Gaby xo
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