Sunday, May 3rd, 2009...3:02 pm
Estate Sale Finds
My mom and I hit the jackpot this weekend!! We found some really amazing treasures. We acquired so much great stuff in fact, that we filled the back of her SUV twice. It was one of those weekends when we just really lucked out and found an estate sale that was legitimately an entire estate being sold off, not just some horrible yard sale with an estate sale title in the newspaper. This house was packed full of great finds. We spent hours searching high and low in this place.
We picked up some gorgeous French provincial chairs, an amazing Victrola that still plays music beautifully and the records to go with it. We found a vintage iron patio chair, a beautiful dresser and tons of glassware. We got a hold of a couple adorable Italian trays in beautiful colors, a fantastic European print in a gorgeous wood frame. The list goes on an on.
Most of the furniture needs work whether it is a coat of paint, some screws tightened up or new upholstery. I will share pictures of those finds in a future post that will include before and after shots, but for now you can feast your eyes on these beauties pictured below.
This gorgeous Austrian casserole dish is in perfect condition. The maker is Mark & Gutherz. I love the striking hand painted flowers.
This French print is framed in the most adorable wood frame. I adore the detail of the bow and floral design that cascades around the edges.

These glass salt and pepper shakers would make a nice addition to my silver collection. The lids are sterling silver and they are in perfect condition. I love the size too. They stand about six inches tall.
I displayed these antique Italian trays in the store amongst all the shells, natural coral and sea fans. Aren’t the colors just magnificent? I am a huge addict of the color purple and I love the way the color pops from the sea fan against this tray.

These stunning champagne glasses are sterling silver with Swarovski Crystals. As you can see they are incredibly tarnished. I think they look amazing just they way they are, but they would also polish to a gorgeous shine if that’s your thing.
Do you want to see what other ladies around blogland have discovered at garage sales, thrift stores and flea markets? Head on over to Southern Hospitality and visit Rhoda’s blog party.









13 Comments
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
You truly found treasure at the estate sale. I love everything you purchased, but especially the Limoges casserole. I have a weakness for Limoges. ♥
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Oh, how fun! Those estate sales can be really great or really high priced. Looks like you scored some good stuff. Love the framed print and I adore that Italian giltwood stuff. I have several pieces of it too. Thanks for playing!
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Wonderful finds!!
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
You’re right, you found some fabulous things. I went to an estate sale today that turned out to be much better on paper than it was in person!
I’m glad you scored big!
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Wow! You really got some wonderful items - I especially love that French picture with the unusual frame! Linda
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
* What a FANTASTICALLY beautiful “find” of that Austrian casserole~~~ SIMPLY DIVINE!!!!! Kudos, kiddo! Best, Linda in AZ
May 4th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Beautiful treasures!
xo,
Kim
May 4th, 2009 at 7:58 am
I am LOVING that casserole dish AND the print! The frame is gorgeous!! I am NEVER this lucky!! Great finds!
Lou Cinda
May 4th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Beautiful finds! I love that tray with the pink — gorgeous!
May 4th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Wow, beautiful finds!
May 6th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Wow!!! You hit the bonanza. You have some great finds!!
May 8th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
What beautiful things! I need a bib now. Thanks for sharing.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
J’adore those frames with ribbbons!
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