Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Flea Market Finds Pour La Semaine Vingt-Cinq

Bonjour beautiful peeps!

I have another weeks worth of Flea Market Finds to share with you!

Not too many this last week. It was a little light. However I did find a couple of treasures IMHO *winks*

Again it was a two way tie for my favorite find. So I'll start with.....





This  Italian-esque relief wall plaque by Vanguard studios from  1967... from a local antique store for $70. It really grabbed me by the heartstrings. I thought I paid wayyyy too much! But I found the same plaque in color HERE for $900!
I think they're smoking crack!...But I'm actually hoping that I'm just ignorant to it's significant value! Lol!

Shabby chippy perfection don'tcha think? It looks like really heavy carved wood, but it's actually made from a type of Styrofoam covered with plaster called vanathane and is quite light!
I actually prefer this creamy aged white over the more colorful rendition.
And this is my other favorite....A French wax  candy box  doll from (I believe) between the 20's- 1940's. Y'all know how much I love my boudoir dolls and this one is extremely rare. The only other one I could find from Marly was $415!....More crack smokers...*winks*
Still bearing her original Marly (Candy company) tag .
I wonder what kind of candy she was once filled with?
And she has the most wonderful bustle! Just look at that bootay! Lol! Her skirt is taffeta and her little jacket black velvet.
I just loooove her little hat!
It's so detailed!
And in the "inspired by my fellow blogger friends" category is this antique lorgnette (an ebay find) for $39. I absolutely fell in love with the one on my friends Patti and Paula's blog Ivy & Elephants HERE. If you haven't visited there you really should! They're a most inspiring twosome!
And with a push of the button on the side...presto chango! From looking glass to reading glasses! And they work great for my old eyes too! *winks*
The books were an earlier flea market find for $1 ea.
If you'd like to see some really amazing lorgnettes take a look HERE Some of them are TDF!! Needless to say lorgnettes are my new favorite thing! *winks* ...Look what you've done Patti and Paula! You've created a lorgnette monster~!*winks*
Another ebay purchase was this rare edition of Osa Johnson's 4 yrs in paradise. In case you didn't know (and I didn't) this book is an IT item for decorators! And can go into the hundreds. So when I spotted it for $80 I hit the BIN button fast! The other book "I married Adventure" is another must have for designers, not for it's content but for it's zebra exterior! Kid ya not the plain cover goes for about $9 or less and the zebra and giraffe covers for LOTS more! Just in case you're out tiquing and happen to spot one for a dollar or two *winks*

 Miles Redd has this set also....so this makes me just like him!! Hahahaha!!... No seriously it does! *winks*
Perfect for stacking!
Miles Redd's bookshelf...Do you see them?
And finally this little Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were a Goodwill find for my coming soon etsy shop.....Yes I really will have it going by next week so I hope you'll stop by! *winks*
Thanks for joining me for another week of flea market finds. I'll have some more treasures for you next week.
Please leave me a comment and I'll leave you one too.
I LOVE to hear from you!
Vanna

I'm joining Kathleen at Charm Bracelet Diva for:

Sherry at No Minimalist Here for:


Courtney at French Country Cottage for:

Cindy at My Romantic Home for:


And Jill at French Cupboard for:


 

29 comments:

Charm Bracelet Diva said...

Vanna, Vanna, Vanna, your sense of humor is a constant joy for me! And your finds are, as always, pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing the tip on the zebra-covered books. And the French doll is pretty neat. Hook 'em up over at my place, partay going on now! :)

xoxo
Kathleen

akissfromthepast said...

:) this vas great posting, i like your own sence of finding things and put those together :) its unique set :) have a wonderful summer days!
xo
akissfromthepast.blogspot.com

Karen T. said...

You are totally right about the Osa Johnson zebra & giraffe linen-covered books being hot decorator items. I snatched up a 1st edition of I Married Adventure (the zebra covered one) a few months ago for $95. I've been watching Ebay (or so I thought) for a copy of the other book, but you beat me to it! Amazon sells the set for about $500 or $600. No kidding! So feel free to let me know if you find another copy of Four Years In Paradise for a reasonable price. Thanks.

Ivy and Elephants said...

Wow Vanna...you did it again. Such fabulous finds. I have to say your Vanguard plaque looks much nicer then the painted one for $900. The wax doll is just precious. I too wonder what kind of candy was in there at some point. I adore those animal print covered books. I have to start looking out for those. I must say they really are gorgeous. Oh my, somebody got themselves a lorgnette...and an absolutely beautiful pair I might add. I think you outbid me...lol j/k. Your posts are always so fabulous. Thank you for being a constant inspiration.

xoxoxo
Paula

YONKS said...

Oh Vanna, you do make me chuckle!
That $900 plaque, is it the same construciton as your's or was theirs wood I wonder? If it's the same, then they must be on crack. It always amazes me what price some people ask for items!
Love th doll, she's a doosy!
Di
X
:-)

Betsy said...

What amazing finds you have here. I love that wall plaque, it sure does look heavy. The doll and her clothes are beautiful. Good job!
Thanks so much for visiting with me and for your comments:-)

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

Vanna, I would not have been surprised to see a $900 tag on that wall plaque. It's gorgeous! That candy doll is beautiful and in such amazing condition. And shoot! Now I want a lorgnette. I always love to see them pulled out and used by ladies in old movies. I don't think I've ever run across one in my tiquing, but of course, I'm still afraid of shopping ebay. This may be the encouragement I need (or don't need) to shop ebay! laurie

Scarlett said...

You always find the best stuff! The candy box doll is a real treat of a find, ive not seen one before :o) Scarlett x

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh *winks* that candy box is to die 4 girl I have never seen one before just a real beauty..you come up with the best stuff each week girl..I just love it..We need to go shopping together girl ha ha!! Love ya, Hugs and smiles Gloria
ps..get that shop open so I can arm chair shop..

Richard Cottrell said...

Ms. V. You have been busy as usual. I think the candy container doll is wonderful. I have never seen another like it. Is her face wax? I love her cloths, such wonderful detailing. One would not think they would go to that much trouble for a candy container. Don't you just love the past where they did things right and now we have plastic or tin foil wrapped candy and the candy is mostly wax on top of all that. I am taking a little shopping trip on Friday with my antiquing buddy, Ms. Nancy, and we are going to a little town in Missouri wine country. Another friend just told me of a wonderful shop there, and I gota go see. I hope you visit my blog soon and see the wonderful French folding screen out in the field. Stay cool, be happy and keep shopping. Richard at My Old Historic House

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Great finds as usual Vanna. Of course I love the plaque. Just my style.

Susan said...

I absolutely love the Marly doll!!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Vanna, I like your plaque in creamy white so much better than the other one for sale. Great buy with the books! I have read about how popular the zebra covers are with designers. The urn with the coral is TDF and I adore your new wax doll. I am looking forward to the opening of your Etsy shop. Thanks for your sweet note on our beach house and for joining the party this week.
Hugs,
Sherry

Ivy and Elephants said...

Hey there! Loving you gorgeous plaque! You hit the jackpot there.
Truly, I could (and have) sit and drool over your blog all day. Now I have to go out and shop some more!Oh well, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. Thanks for the link :)
Hugs,
Patti

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Wonderful finds as always, Vanna! I love the dolls! I had never heard of candy-filled dolls
before...interesting! I hope your Jordan will be able to make it to Baby Kitty's birthday party! Enjoy the rest of your week!...hugs...Debbie

Sares said...

Love the wall relief and the two animal print books. I would have snagged those books in a heartbeat!

chateau de fleurs said...

More great treasure! I especially love the plaque!I found one a little different but similar and am using it to decorate a space in my little shop. Thanks for coming by to visit me again. Have a fun weekend! XO Christie

lanakwaustin@att.net said...

LOVE!!!!

I have learned so much in this post, too! I'm going to try to find some lorgnettes, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs,
L
PS You always "crack" me up!!!
(I think they are smokin' something')

xinex said...

More good finds, Vanna! I love the doll and the Italian plaque....Christine

Bohemian said...

Dear Vanna, thanks for your supportive words to my celebration of Life Post. Mom is having some good days and that is when we celebrate her Life, when she is feeling well enough to still enjoy this side of Time & Eternity.

I always look forward to your Flea Market finds... I'm loving those Animal Skin-Print Books! And now I know your signature scent I will be on the lookout for that particular incense! *winks*

Blessings from the AZ Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

Town and Country Gals said...

Vanna,
your finds are fabulous! Love those books! Thanks for visiting!
Rebecca

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

LOL...I had to laugh about the books because I ONLY buy books for the cover looks not the content. You scored girl and that candy doll....oh my! xoxo

moonstone said...

Vanna you allways finded beautiful treasure, but I must said my favorite is the lorgnette they are so romantic and thank you for the lesson, about those books! so I learned something new today.xo moonstone

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

I'm never disappointed when I stop by, your treasures always amaze me. The doll is a treasure to hold for sure. hugs ~lynne~

Tretswelt said...

Hei Vanna,danke für deine Besuch...ich liebe alte Sachen,ich und mein Ehemann gehen öfters Mal zum Flohmarkt und Antiquitäten Märtkte...wir brauchen bald ein neues Haus,hihi.Deinen Sachen sind wunderschön,das Italienisches Relief ist mein Favorit...
Schöne Sonntag und einen wunderschöne Woche wünsche ich dir.Bussi.Lu.

Honey at 2805 said...

Reading your blog is like opening a candy box filled with delicious tidbits! Great wall plaque and the books are fab. I've priced them too, mut the are always ex-pen-sive!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Gorgeous gorgeous Vanna!! Love all your pretty flea finds- those books are fantastic! You always find the best stuff!! Thanks for sharing at my party! :)

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

I didn't find any zebra covered books this past weekend but did find some good stuff....but not as pretty as yours. :) I did a shout out about you on my new post today. Come back over and see. xoxo

Lily said...

Elegant and beautiful as before. Great job!