Found Treasure

Vintage French Lead Crystal "Princess Grace" Tumblers

I'm still rummaging around in the storage shed, going through Mama's collections.  I ran into a box full of these tumblers, each still in it's individual original box!  There are nine of them, all in mint condition.  

I did some research and discovered that these glasses were given to new customers by banks.  Remember when banks gave toasters as incentives?  The tumblers were the incentive gifts in the 1980's.  

Now, I hated the 1980's (for my own personal reasons), but apparently Mama loved the banks in that era, because how else could she have collected these?  Wait!  I know!  Mama had five sisters and I bet they ganged up on the banks (they were always helping each other get free stuff).

Check out these and other crystal items I have to offer on my eCrater store.  I also offer a variety of vintage glass, pottery and china.

Vintage Tupperware Is In Demand

Vintage Almond Tupperware Serve-It-All

In two days, I have sold two of my vintage Tupperware items.  It seems that vintage Tupperware is in demand!  Don't miss out on this great Serve-It-All.  It is a three piece set.  The "plates" are 9.5" diameter and is perfect as a pie, cake, veggie, or desert server.  The pedestal also doubles as a reversible "cup," which holds 7 ounces on one side and 12 ounces on the other side.

There is slight damage on the outside lip of one of the plates.  Because of this, I have
reduced the price.  So hurry before someone else snaps it up!
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My Mama's Collection

By the time Mama could afford to travel, she didn't want to.  But she had a niece who traveled, and she returned with a souvenir for Mama each time.  By the time she died in 1985, Mama had a fairly large collection of souvenirs from various states in the U. S. and European countries.

Having no family to pass it down to, I am offering for sale this lovely Kentucky souvenir demitasse cup and matching saucer for sale on my eCrater store.  The colors are vibrant and there are no chips, cracks, or repairs.  The set would be a nice addition for a collector.

Vintage Kentucky Souvenir Demitasse-cup-and-saucer

More Patio and Outdoor Dining

Vintage Tupperware Divided Vegetable/Relish Server

This spring has been unusual in Folkston.  By now the temperatures are usually soaring toward 100 degrees with humidity that makes the outdoors feel like a sauna.  But this spring the temperatures have been mild with pleasant breezes and few insects.

In other words, the weather is perfect for picnics and/or outdoor dining.  The Tupperware server pictured below is perfect for outings or patio cookouts.  The lid can be filled with ice and the segmented compartment fits over it to keep veggies/relishes and dressing cool. 

What Reminds Me of Mama

Mama loved carnival glass and vintage glass.  As I get older, I better understand her reasons.  The sherbert glasses and matching saucers take me back to her dining table and wonderful deserts (only after our meal was eaten, of course!).

This set of four are in pristine condition, with the exception of one sherbert dish, which has flea bites around the lip.  Each dish and saucer can be purchased separately if desired, but I strongly urge buying the entire lot. 

Vintage Round Robin Iridescent Sherbet and Saucer Set

Beauty for the Eyes and Ears

This lovely vintage piano-shaped music box is so pretty to look at.  It also plays "Evergreen."  It's in excellent condition and I would love for it to have a good home.

Visit my Bonanza store to see more about this music box as well as other beautiful vintage items.

Piano Shaped Vintage Music Box

Coca Cola in the South

Vintage Coca Cola Metal Advertising Tray

I grew up in Alabama in the 1950's.  There was no such thing as air conditioning, and in the summer the heat was unbearable.  My daily treat was a Coca Cola my grandmother put in the freezer until it was icy.

Later the Coca Cola trays were reproduced.  Whenever I see one, I am transported back to the days of my youth.

I am offering this tray on my eCrater store.  Please have a look at it and the many vintage items I have listed.  This week only I have reduced all listings by 10%, so hurry to my store for the savings!

Silver Plate Platter

International Silver Chadwick Silver Plate Platter

I received this beautiful platter in 1965.  It was a wedding gift and I was thrilled.  But I had no way of knowing at the time that I would seldom use it (having married a cretin who knew about as much about entertaining as he knew about how to treat women!). 

I am now offering it on eCrater at a very reasonable price.  It is in excellent condition and would be a wonderful addition to a silver plate collection or to the elegant entertainer.

Browse my store.  You'll find that most of my listings are vintage and in excellent condition!

Something 4 My Mother

My mom is gone, many years now.  But I have a wonderful legacy from her.  Not only did she leave me with too many collectibles (hence the online selling), but she left me a great set of values which formed me into the person I am today.

For Mothers Day, I am offering a 1930s Nouveau Glass Light Cover with the original porcelain ceiling mount.  I have no family to pass it down to and this vintage piece doesn't fit my decor, but it is lovely!  Some mother would be delighted to receive it as a gift.

I have two of these if anyone wants them both, but because of weight and age, shipping cannot be combined.

1930s pressed-glass ceiling light cover with porcelain ceiling mount

Tree of Life Sea Shell Berry Bowl

I remember Mama using this bowl to serve relishes at special holiday meals.  I'm getting older, have no family to pass it down to, and trying to downsize, so I have listed it for sale on eCrater.  I hope it finds a good home.  It's over 100 years old and has been in my family since it was purchased new.

Please visit my store and browse.  I have many vintage a few antique glass items listed.

Tree of Life Sea Shell Berry Bowl EAPG

Spoonful

This week's blog topic is "Spoonful," which puts me in mind of the Sound of Music song "Spoonful of Sugar."  When I was a kid, Mama made me take a spoonful of Cod Liver Oil every day, but instead of sugar, I got a spoonful of lemon juice to make the medicine go down.

I have a listing for a vintage silver plate toddler dinner set, which includes a spoon.  This "spoonful" is the perfect spoon for toddlers, because it's small and rounded - the perfect size and shape for the little one learning to feed him/herself.  Take a look at this and more vintage items at my eCrater store.

Oneida Chalice/Harmony 3 Piece Toddler Set

ONLINE SELLERS!

As an online seller who independently promotes her own business, I find that Online Sellers is invaluable.  At the age of 64, I find that my internet skills are often lacking!  But Online Sellers, a support site for those who choose to self-promote, is a great group and I get superb advice, resources, and support in one place.  So come and visit us at http://onlinesellers.wall.fm.  We'd love to have more members who are willing to share their experience, strength and hope as we are also willing to share.

And please visit my store, Something4Myself where you are sure to find a nostalgic treasure or eclectic item for yourself, a friend or a relative.

I'm An Online Seller

I'm amazed at the amount of work necessary to be a successful online seller!  So for support I joined a site: Online Sellers.  Because of this choice, I am having more success promoting my online business.

Visit my store, Something 4 Myself at http://4myself.ecrater.com to view my listings.  I have many vintage items which came to me when my mom died in 1985.  I also scour yard sales, estate sales and flea markets and add to my listings on an ongoing basis.

 Christmas is just around the corner.  No one needs reminders that we have to finish up our shopping.  Why not give a nostalgic gift to remind friends or relatives (or give a gift to yourself!) of an antique piece of glass like the one always displayed in Grandma's house?  Or maybe vintage pottery, china, souvenirs!

There is so much more to browse. Visit Something 4 Myself to check out the wide variety of items being offered for sale.