Well peeps I haven't got much to show ya for this week. But what I do have is just about the strangest find I've ever brought home....And I'm questioning WHY I brought it home? It was a great price..... Very unique.....Ummmm interesting?..... "What is she blathering about?" You might be thinking?
Well I'll show ya.....
This is just about the wackiest tabaccyest thing I've ever bought home from craigslist! An antique harp case...All six plus feet of it. Thank God it isn't horrendously heavy!
What in tarnation was I thinking?
Weeeelll I went and searched the web for these babies and they're expensive! I have no idea why? They just are.
I found this one on 1st dibs for $1300. A second one there was listed for $3495 And that's not counting shipping.
Mine was practically a giveaway. I just couldn't say no.......Well as y'all know I tend to have a hard time saying no to the odd and strange item....this one certainly qualifies on both counts! Also qualifies as HUGE!! *winks* That one wasn't lost on my poor beleaguered hubby.
Do you see the dates printed on the side? Those are the international awards that the harp company Lyon and Healy ( founded in1989) received As you can see the last date on mine was 1921, making it a 1920's harp case. Isn't that handy dandy!
Then I spied this over on the blog Pure Style Home (Fab blog by the way!)
Someone made a darling closet out of one.
Isn't it cool?
Then I spied this harp case bar...hmmmmmm....
What will I do with mine? I think it will be the fanciest garage paint cupboard in my whole neighborhood!....I'm pretty sure....*winks*
I also found another set of library steps. The red ones from this post just didn't work for me. Too much to move around, these are much more useful and only $50. I found similar ones on ebay for $400+
And my last find was an antique bridge lamp with scrolly metal at the Value Village (pronounced Val-yew Vee-lage lol!) For $10!
It gave me a great opportunity to use one of my crystal lamp shades. What do you think? It works great for me next to my favorite reading chair. The light globe adjusts so one can have it as high or low as one likes.
I had to pass on so many lovely things this week because I found a very special treasure that I'll hopefully be sharing next week *fingers crossed*
Some of the things I wish I could have hauled home. Pretty bowl for $30-ish
Fab and flousey blowsey flower hat $18.
And I thought these were adorable! A set of little chair/name card holders.
Well that's it for this week. Not my most exciting shopping week I must admit. Hopefully what I lacked in quantity I made up for in "weird"! Lol!
Please come back next week for more flea market finds, it's gonna be a goody! *winks*
Vanna
I'm joining my friend Courtney at French Country Cottage for:
Please come back next week for more flea market finds, it's gonna be a goody! *winks*
Vanna
I'm joining my friend Courtney at French Country Cottage for:
And Cindy at My Romantic Home for:
And last but never least (Her party just runs a little later) my dear friend Laurie from Bargain Huntiong And Chatting With Laurie for:
20 comments:
WOW I am really interested to see your harp case set up! Really neat finds! Love your lamp!!
I went to an antique mall this afternoon. I had my eye on a few things, but I felt I was rushed so left with nothing.
Have a great weekend!
I think that is pretty exciting. I'm sure a harp box is not a usual find - I love it when you find this kind of stuff. Sally
Well. I think the harp case needs to be a bar. Or you could become a magician and make someone disappear from the case. LOL It's really pretty fab, I think. I also think it's hilarious and so fun that you bought it!
I would have never thought that those cases are that expensive. But the idea of putting shelves in them to make room for storage is very clever. My favorite is the lamp, so pretty.....Christine
Vanna, you are the only person I "know" who would have the courage and imagination to buy something like that. It is a wonderful find, and I'm sure I would have passed it without giving it a thought. I'm thinking that, in a week or two, you will find an amazing deal on a harp. The next thing we know, you'll be strumming strings on a harp in a video for us! It would be great for a mummy at Halloween! Your new library steps are soo pretty, and that lamp is gorgeous. I can't wait to see your secret purchase (you are such a tease!) laurie
Hello, Vanna! That is just AWESOME. Do you know that I have never, ever seen a harp case? I didn't even know there was such a thing! I am very ingrigued about what you will be showing us soon! Thank you for all the sweet comments you left about my Mary's and my sweet Casper :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend!... Donna
Love it! The sort of purchase that would make my husband ask if I were feeding the bats in my belfry!
And what creativity! Good on ya!
Vanna - you werent wrong when you said come see what you hauled home - a harp case!!!! Ive never seen one before but omg that is the most fabulous thing ever, i love the pictures of other uses too, i never knew these were so sought after, well if i see one at my table top sale on saturday (and knowing their prices its be 20p lol) I'll be picking it up! And you better lock your windows as i heading over there to steal that bridge lamp - ive got just the spot for that in my home and I cant believe the price you got it for...come one own up who'd you sweet talk for $10 on that one! I think you must be calling in favours to get all these goodies! *wink* So i introduce you to a stuffed bear called sooty (english icon!) and you go one better and introduce me to a harp case - we can see the classy lady in this friendship! lol. Mwah Scarlett x
Vanna, only you could find something this wonderful! I love it, absolutely love it. You have such a great eye and the techniques you taught me when you were here...well, I still *try* to put them in practice. :) BTW, the man and I are doing great!! :)) xoxo
I am looking forward to seeing what you do with the case.:D I really like the steps.
Thanks for stopping by. I usually avoid the neighbor, wave, say Hi and move on, but she immediately asked a question and that started the long conversation.
Have a great weekend.
Ms. V. Which came first,the harp or the case???? I know you want a harp. So when it happens you will have a case. As usual it is fun to see what you have been up to. Come by and see me soon and warm your sweet little face a little. Richard and sissy Dog at My Old Historic House
Only you my Dear friend..Only you!! but you know what I think it's great how many peeps could say they have a harp case this is really thinking outside the ole harp box girl..Would that not make a fun display case girl..You are the one who could put it all together and make it look GREAT!!
Girl I would put my "Honey Do list" for Len in it and tell him I don't mean to "Harp at you but"...ha ha!!
*winks* I really wantedto come by last night but Candace didn't pick up Landen until after 8pm and then I hit the couch and fell asleep..Hey all this baby stuff is wearing me out girl ha ha!! Love ya my Dear friend..Gloria
Love your finds! That harp case is too cool. I can't wait to see how you use it. I also bought something bulky and big this week. I found a 1950's general electric fridge that I just had to have. I have dreams of painting it shiny bright red...
Vanna, I can't wait to see how you use the harp case, I know it will be lovely however......I see your using the lamp next to the awesome french chair you found on the cheap. You had a great day!
~Emily
The French Hutch
crazy and cooky and fun! lol
Hey darlin....how are you?? That is one cool piece..I have never seen anything like it before!!! x0x0
What a neat treasure Vanna!! That's an incredible find- I think the shelves in it would look so fabulous too- you find the most amazing things~ Can't wait to see your special find!!!! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
Wow, you had some great finds, Vanna...the harp crate is amazing... I've never seen one before! I love all your eclectic goodies!
You have a style of your own... I would never have brought that harp case home, but what do I know. lol
OMG Vanna... at 1st glance I thought this was a very strange shaped Coffin! Then I realized, no, it's probably a Harp Shipping Crate??? *LMAO* Perhaps its neither???
Dawn... The Bohemian
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