As promised, here are a few of my favorite things from the February antique show.
While I've mentioned a lot of the animal figurines, I think this little donkey touched my heart the most. He is made of lead or pewter and has the sweetest expression on his face.
This set of pitcher and drinking glasses(below) enchanted me. I'm not sure what material they are, but they're from the late 1800's & are beautifully colored. For some reason, they reminded me of Genesis, my favorite musicians, the English prog rock band that I discovered in my teens. I became obsessed with the band & while I am still a big fan, I'm not quite as single-minded about them as I was in my younger days. There is a certain feeling I get from their albums, partly due to their cover art & musical references that these utensils hinted at.
The artwork on the pitcher & glasses was a bit different than Genesis, but gave off the same vibes, as people used to say. The set was much too expensive, nearly $200, so I couldn't add it to my Genesis collection as I dearly wished to do. The photos don't capture all the details on them, but will serve as a reminder. It was a very odd experience, getting that feeling from a drinks set.
Anyways.
I'm posting this mouse plate for Bonnie(BLB), because I know she likes little mice. It was very cheerful and I wondered if it had been part of a set or always a single plate. It would be much more lively in a china cabinet than the usual sorts of dishes displayed.
That's all the pics from this antique show, at least for now. There's still plenty left, so I may return to them at some point. lol
Day: June 18, 2011
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Winter Antique Show, pt. 3