We went to the local antique collectors club exhibition yesterday, the geeky, old-fogey,
knowledgeable-about-old-stuff organisation my hubby's thinking of joining
(I think he thinks he might get more than a grunt and a sigh from these folks when he waxes lyrical about brown pottery!)
It was great, apart from the wailing, annoying toddler. Gosh, how are you supposed to relax?!
It was great once Claud was placated with a giant biccie and an ancient doll courtesy of an ear-sore stall holder.
I liked the teeny-tiny sewing machines
and
the TV cars
especially this one!
The best thing though was that the selling-stalls were really quite cheap. I brought home a pile of GREAT foreign maps ($2 each)
This gorgeous bottle ($10)
and
powder box ($2)
So girly!
So not strictly op-shopping, but still cheap, old and good!
Look here for more cheap, old and good stuff!
Cheap,old and good?!Hurrah! Love what you came home with! What an intersting event,I imagine they were all quite stoked to get their bits out and people show interest and yap with them! Poor old Claud,one of these days she'll be right on in there with you!!!xxx
ReplyDeleteWow. That looks fantastic! Was this in Rangiora?? I will have to go.
ReplyDeleteIt was in Christchurch, Blenheim road table tennis club rooms, alas just saturday and sunday I think x
ReplyDeletegreat finds max. the tiny sewing machines are very cute, they would make great little presents for crafty friends. but i adore the bottle and powder box, yes they are great indeed... sounds like the event was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteThose mini sewing machines are so cute!
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That place looks amazing! And I've got a little tip for you on toddler-op-shop training. Show them the kids area first, get them a book to look at while you browse or a fluffy toy to hold (they don't even have to come home with you. the toy that is) and then by the time they're 4 they'll be as keen as you are!
ReplyDeleteI lve your bits,and did you see Kittys Geeasefest post recently?There was a pic of The Munsters car so cool.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I can smell the powder from here. Lovely gramma scented I am sure!
ReplyDeleteThe sewing machines are adorable, and I absolutely love the bottle.
ReplyDeleteThis powder bow is simply cute! I love it
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting display of tiny sewing machines and the TV cars! Thanks for sharing those.
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