I found an estate sale listed on Craig's List for Saturday. When I got there, the seller’s first words to me were: “My mother was a bit of a hoarder.”
This was one of the more accessible ones, but every room looked like this:
And reeked of cat pee. [I know.]
Fortunately, I didn't come across any carcasses, although I was a bit leery.
But I believe my intrepidness paid off. Here's my haul.
Lots of fabulous pottery. I’m no expert, and I've got a lot of research ahead of me, but most of them are marked. And in pristine condition. These lovely Arts and Crafts-style vases are signed ”Weller” on the bottom.
Hull USA pink, gray, and aqua spattered planter.
I think it says “Brush” (McCoy) USA on the bottom of this yellow spattered vase.
Royal Haegar pink pitcher with roped handle.
Unfortunately, these Hamilton Beach drink mixers are not vintage (although I saw the aqua one listed and sold on at least two occasions on Etsy, which is a no-no). But I liked the retro look, and will probably put them on Ebay. Or make a cocktail. One of the two.
Cool vintage silver handled urn. This guy is heavy.
A too-cute vintage pottery deer lamp.
A pair of gorgeous big cut glass lamps. I found one upstairs, and the other in the basement. You don't want to see a picture of the basement.
Although I was avoiding all things porous and absorbent, I couldn't resist this little Peter Rabbit book. Amazingly, no odor!
Beatrix Potter penned the original Peter Rabbit tale but Henry Aletemus realized her publisher did not copyright the book (1903) so in 1904 Altemus copied the book WORD FOR WORD and PICTURE FOR PICTURE making it part of a six-book series “Wee Books for Wee Folks”. This is a 1917 edition of the Altemus Peter Rabbit Series.
Some sweet little made-in-Japan doggie figurines rounded out the score.
They are going to do another sale next week, and by the looks of the boxes upon boxes piled up, there will be more treasures to find then.
I am linking up my weekend yard sale finds with Apron Thrift Girl’s Thrift Share Monday and Her Library Adventure’s Flea Market Finds.
NICE pottery!!! and that lamp with the deer... LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Emily Thompson | 11 April 2011 at 11:59 AM
Oh Gina what a BRILLIANT score....WAY TO GO YOU....!!!!!
The dear lamp is GORGEOUS & I LOVE the book AND the lesson behind it.... :o) !!
I WISH we had sales like that down here ** sigh ** No wonder I want to nick off to the US every chance I get....hahahahaha....!!
THANKS for sharing Lovey....!
Cheers from TOO FAR away,
Tamarah :o)
Posted by: shabby*vintage*junk | 05 April 2011 at 05:24 PM
Such fabulous finds! I just love sales like that!
Posted by: Susan | 04 April 2011 at 06:00 PM
That deer lamp is too cute! I love a good hoarder sale. I'm not scared of a cat carcass! Haha!
Posted by: Amanda | 29 March 2011 at 10:36 PM
Oh wow cat pee or no Id be there with bells on even if I had to wear a peg on my nose and gloves on my hands,What wonderful treasures you lucky thang!
Posted by: janelle | 29 March 2011 at 02:02 AM
OMG you sure hit the jackpot! I would have been right there with you girl, cat pee and all. From now on keep a clothes peg in your purse and clip it own your nose and keep digging. LOL Have a great week, Vicky
Posted by: Granny's Attic | 29 March 2011 at 12:59 AM
This is the first time I have heard about Peter Rabbit and Henry Aletemus...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brittany | 28 March 2011 at 10:13 PM
Wonderful pottery! You did great! :)
Posted by: Laura @ 52 FLEA | 28 March 2011 at 09:37 PM
What a woman! I would have definitely braved cat pee for the haul that you got! Great lamps, wonderful pottery, it's all great!
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawllA-K3mcXNmhKyuehSIl083WdLNQlYrO4 | 28 March 2011 at 07:43 PM
I have tolerated a lot of nasty stuff in my junking journeys but I'm not sure if I could go to "Cat Pee ... The Sequel." You, my dear, are a far braver woman than I, or maybe your nose is a lot less sensitve than mine. That said, be sure to get lots of fresh air this week because I can't wait to see what you find.
Posted by: Linda | 28 March 2011 at 06:54 PM
OH! and I'm LOVING the Peter Rabbit book. I would have wrestled you for that! LOL!
Posted by: Colleen | 28 March 2011 at 03:59 PM
Make some cocktails and THEN put the mixers on E-bay! I'm loving that pink pitcher! What a great shape... ha...looks just like me! You got quite the haul. I will say that I had trouble breathing because my fear is that those same words will come out of Matthew's mouth that this seller said to you when you arrived.
Posted by: Colleen | 28 March 2011 at 03:58 PM
What a great haul! Sometimes you just have to dig to find great items!
Posted by: Tricia | 28 March 2011 at 02:41 PM
Wow, you hit the jackpot! I love the pottery...but my eye went right to those sweet little dogs LOL!
Posted by: Linda | 28 March 2011 at 01:24 PM
Wow, great treasures (definitely, worth digging through cat pee for...especially for that way too cute fawn lamp!)
Posted by: Gina | 28 March 2011 at 11:21 AM
Wow! Your intrepidness really paid off!
I have a pretty sensitive gag reflex so I'm afraid I would've missed out.
Posted by: vintagescapes | 28 March 2011 at 11:17 AM
That is an absolutely "fantabulous" array of great finds!! But I am truly in love with that sweet little deer lamp. I'm a deer lamp freak.
I LOVE seeing what you find!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | 28 March 2011 at 11:14 AM
Heh - 'avoiding all things porous and absorbent' - very wise!
Posted by: Faith Hope and Charity Shopping | 28 March 2011 at 10:55 AM
I love the Hull and McCoy pottery! Just lovely. I also love the lamp and the Peter Rabbit book. Just darling. You found some great treasures amidst all that clutter. Good job! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Michelle | 28 March 2011 at 09:54 AM