Vintage Junk in My Trunk

The Etsy 365 Project -- Week Twenty Nine

Last week's Etsy 365 Project included number 200 on our countdown. I needed to list a really special piece for that milestone, so I figured another typewriter was in order.

And not just any typewriter, people -- THE typewriter. The Rolls Royce of Typewriters. And so I give you: The Hermes 3000 Seafoam Green Typewriter! (Read all about when we first found it here).

I also listed cardboard game boards from a 1938-39 vintage game we found recently. The box itself had no interesting graphics and was in poor condition, but the boards were bright and vibrant and had great illustrations, so I listed them individually. 

The spinner board above sold almost as soon as I listed it, so I'm hoping the others go quickly too. I love these little fish graphics!

And this intense lion!

Hoping to find a yard sale or two this weekend since they've been non-existent around these parts lately. The weather is supposed to break today so we're also planning on going to the Thursday flea market. Wish us luck!

WEEK TWENTY NINE

197.    Vintage Statue Religious Child Girl Pink Celluloid Plastic

198.    Vintage Game Board Transogram Dog Race 1930s

199.    Vintage Game Board Metal Spinner Spingo

200.    Vintage Hermes 3000 Typewriter Seafoam Green 1960s

201.    Vintage Game Board India Lion Elephant Tiger

202.    Vintage Fish Game Board Transogram 1930s

203.    Vintage Game Board Cootie Bug Insect Die Cut

 

The Party Barn

Last week, temperatures hovered around 100° with almost as high a humidity level. Heat indexes were at 115°. So what did Mr. VJIMT decide to do? Pull everything out of our detached garage (it never housed a car), repaint the interior, decorate with some of our vintage junk, and turn it into a party barn!

He was out there every single day from 8am until 8pm. He has more energy than that proverbial Bunny.

Earlier this month he bought a shed and we moved all of the Clover items into it. So now with the garage emptied (save for his work benches and tools) he could get to his project.

We didn't take any "before" pictures but this will give you some idea:

Dark, dirty, and packed to the gills.

First he removed all the boards that were lying across the rafters. They provided good storage but blocked views of the cathedral ceiling. I had no idea of the gorgeousness that lay beyond!

Then he sprayed the entire interior with white paint. Twenty-five gallons of it. And hung a chandelier.

Those purple spots? Disco lights!

He re-painted by hand the entire lower section.

Added lots of accessories (don't worry; they're all nailed securely into the beams!) and, of course, lit some up, including this amazing tractor grille! 

Painted the floor and added flecks of confetti -- Little Miss VJIMT approves!

I'll stop talking now so you can browse in peace.

All of his work stations are now on casters so they can just be wheeled out when it's party time. Brilliant!

Little Miss drew this a couple of years ago and it is now hanging proudly in its new space. Pretty accurate representaion.

Good thing we never seem to run out of projects in this house -- or reasons to have a party!

The Etsy 365 Project -- Week Twenty Eight

Geez, that was a busy week! Not to mention crazy hot and humid, but there's been plenty of weather talk lately and we've all been suffering through it. Hopefully the worst is over.

Back to the Etsy 365 Project -- can you believe this is the first typewriter I've listed on Etsy? I've sold about eight others at the Clover Market, but they were more of the antique, display-only variety. These suckers are sleek, mid-century modern cool, and work!

But why stop at one (blue) typewriter when you can list two?

Or even three? I've been putting them off because there's a lot of research involved in each listing. Also, because it's hard to give them up -- although I do love the earlier 1920s versions so much more! I have two more to list…

This suitcase is difficult to part with too. The lining is a gorgeous color. It would make a great display case for someone selling small handmade items. I really wish that was me.

WEEK TWENTY EIGHT

190.    Vintage Scale Rusty Hanson Utility Primitive Industrial

191.    Vintage Typewriter Blue Brother 44 Case 1960s

192.    Vintage Blue Typewriter Sterling Smith Corona 1960s Case

193.    Vintage Wood Box Inlay Etch Trinket Mountain Trees Key

194.    Vintage Typewriter Blue Olivetti Underwood Studio 44

195.    Vintage Suitcase Samsonite Shwayder Satin Lining

196.    Vintage Typewriter Skyriter Smith Corona Green Portable

The Etsy 365 Project -- Week Twenty Seven

This used to be an antique toy piano. Then Hurricane Sophia hit, and it met an untimely end. I listed the keyboard, xylophone, and "bliss" sign as part of last week's Etsy 365 Project, and tagged them as altered art pieces.

I already have a set of these 1939 New York World's Fair postcards listed, but this large lettered "Greetings from…" does well individually; one just sold on Ebay for almost $40.

I have been researching this basket for weeks and finally have it listed. An expert ebay antique basket seller was kind enough to point me in the right direction as to its origin and time frame.

This big metal whisk has a copper handle and came from a manufacturer of confectioner, baker, and ice cream machinery and equipment from 1864 to at least 1930 in Philadelphia, PA.

There were no yard sales on Saturday due to the holiday and extreme temperatures, but I have plenty of inventory to keep me busy!

WEEK TWENTY SEVEN

183.    Antique Toy Piano Part Key Keyboard Wood Altered Art

184.    Vintage Statue Infant of Prague Religious Jeweled Crown

185.    Vintage Postcard Greetings New York World's Fair 1939

186.    Vintage Salvaged Wood Sign Bliss Decal Painting

187.    Vintage Salvaged Toy Piano Part Xylophone Altered Art

188.    Antique Basket Native American Grass Woven Lidded

189.    Antique Whisk Large Baker Beater Wire Metal Copper

 

Storage Wars

Mr. VJIMT recently purchased a storage shed to contain all of our merchandise for our outdoor shows, like Clover Market. 

This stuff was previously stored in our garage, but it was haphazardly arranged and threatening to overtake his project work space.

The temperature has been in the upper 90s here for weeks but the humidity eased up a bit yesterday, so I was able to sort and pack for most of the day.

I only wish this was a trailer so we could just hook it up to our car and be off!

All finished, and plenty of room for more stuff! Now if only I could find a yard sale!

Clover Market Fall dates -- September 15, October 13, and November 3. Mark your calendars!

Bouckville Bloggers Tell All

Extreme weather conditions and a holiday weekend add up to no yard sales for this girl. The last few weeks have not been kind, with few sales and fewer treasures.

I didn't even buy these holiday blow molds. Mr. VJIMT would not want them on our lawn, and they are too much of a pain to ship. So I passed them by. 

We did pick up this red cooler and galvanized tub, though.

One great estate sale yielded the fab table -- Mr. VJIMT will probably use it outdoors as a bar or serving center -- and the old camera.

All the rest is also from the estate sale. I did have fun digging.

These two tissue holders from the 1950s -- one lucite -- are in excellent vintage condition and were quickly listed -- the green already sold!

Sadly, no typewriters this time, but a typewriting manual is the next best thing!

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I am thrilled to be part of this fun and creative bunch, and even happier to call them friends. Thanks to editor Linda Bien of My Vintage Soul for pulling it all together.

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The Etsy 365 Project -- Week Twenty Six

I am officially at the halfway point of The Etsy 365 Project! That's 182 listings down, 183 listings to go. Whew!

Lots of great antique items listed this week. Like this German camera from the 1930s.

And this folding pocket autographic Kodak camera from the 1910s.

No typewriters, but how about this typewriter magazine from the 1940s with fabulous vintage ads. I thought about removing the ads -- there are at least 3 typewriter ones -- and framing them. You know, for when I have my Typewriter Collection Display Room.

This cute train case also dates from the 1940s. Can you imagine lugging all these hard cases around with you as you traveled?

So do you think I'll make my goal? I struggled a little again this week, as there was little natural light to photograph with and I had to make do with the images I had on hand.

I also have a plan to kick it up a notch this month. Uh oh. We'll see if I have the nerve.

WEEK TWENTY SIX

176.    Antique Camera German Voigtländer Brilliant Metal 1930s

177.    Vintage Typewriter Magazine Gregg Writer

178.    Vintage Instrument Case Clarinet Skinny Tweed Suitcase

179.    Vintage Camera No. 3A Autographic Folding Pocket Kodak

180.    Vintage Train Case Wheary Yellow Brown Leather

181.    Antique Postcard Babies Basket Fertility Fantasy Woman

182.    Vintage Pastel Drawing Female Portrait Framed Signed