And there are always delightful surprises, like this display of jars full of quirky, random things. A jar of plastic swords anyone? Or some old dice or dominoes, buttons, poker chips, or maybe some corn-cob holders? Perhaps you'd like some old... pasta?
Warning-These are all phone pics (from an old, not so smart phone.)
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The tags were even labeled with the contents, like "old jar with plastic swords," etc. (!)
When I saw this old chest, the paper-artist in me thought, "Look at the great paper drawers!" (Art supply stores sell flat drawers like this for big sheets of artist paper.) I was surprised to read "egg incubator from the late 1800's" on the tag. The bottoms of the drawers are screens. Why have I never heard of an egg incubator?
I'm always hoping to run across an old gumball machine on a stand. Or the perfect pinball machine.
The quest continues.
Do you visit antique malls? What has been your favorite find?
It's like a trip into the past, isn't it? I enjoy visiting these sweet shops every once in a while...
ReplyDeleteI don't antique often but my mom is an artist/art teacher and she loves paper drawers like that! I have seen them my whole life. And I want a jar of swords! I live in New England where there's some amazing antiquing. My husband and I haven't done it in ages but we used to do it more often.
ReplyDeleteAntique mall? That sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI used to get to antique malls before the kids, but I haven't been in so long. It's always fascinating. I've never heard of an egg incubator either! I love that moment when you find something that's so familiar whisks you back to your childhood. I need to pick this back up now that my kids are older! --Lisa
ReplyDeleteOh, I think a jar of plastic swords is just what I need! How fun! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting piece. I'm with you about not knowing. I do like to take a trip through antique stores. It's the books that draws me. I could spend hours with them.
ReplyDeleteA fun alternative to the mall. "New" doesn't have to be better.
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