Stopped at my first garage sale of the summer yesterday. Glad I did! Mixed in with several China baskets I spied this gem.
Made from ash this basket features 3 blue rows and a hand carved handle. The handle is worn smooth and feels like silk in my hand.
The bottom of the basket looks moldy in this photo, but it's really scorch marks - love it! Was it sitting on a wood stove sometime in its past?
$1.00!
At the same sale, I picked up this antique wooden bowl. These pictures are after I cleaned it up a little.
The bottom of the bowl has several surface cracks in it - just the way I like them - nice and prim.
$4.00
If I don't find any more treasures all summer, for the $5.00 I spent on these 2 I won't be able to complain.
Be sure to visit my 1803 Ohio Farm Baskets blog and sign up for the basket I'm giving away. There's a link to this blog on my right sidebar.
Have a great weekend.
~Ann
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Looks like you found some real treasures! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteJEALOUS!!!!! WOW!!!!! best $5.00 you ever spent. lol
ReplyDeleteI'm sometimes amazed at the quality things people get rid of. You rescued two wonderful treasures!!--Jan
ReplyDeleteLove your findings!!! Both are great.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! Great finds!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that bowl!
Carmen and the Primcats
The bowl is beautiful! Great finds!~Amy
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky THANG! LOVE them both! And for $5 - yikes....SCORE!! I believe I could go to garage sales here for the rest of my days and not find one comparable treasure.....Every year I get excited for the season, and after a month or two of baby clothes and left-over Avon inventory, I just give up.... :o( Happy Weekend! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteNice find. I would have quickly snatched those up myself. Glad they found a good home.
ReplyDeleteWow what a find! Love them both and the patina is amazing on both of them
ReplyDeletewow,what a find! lucky you. denise
ReplyDeleteAnn ~
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new/old treasures!!!
Happy weekend.
Hugs :)
Lauren
Great finds!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend~Becky
That bowl is really beautiful. What great treasures you found. It's the thrill of finds like these that keep us going back. I am so excited for you. Have a great weekend. -Steph-
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous finds! I love that wooden bowl! WOW!
ReplyDeletehi, Ann~ wonderful finds~ you have an eye for the goodies~
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend~
smiles
Teresa
Love the bowl!!!
ReplyDeleteGoedele
Terrific finds! I am happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWow!! What a great bowl! The basket for $1 is a deal but $4 for the bowl is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteAnn, What great baskets!! You know my weakness for old baskets (and new ones, LOL) I want to follow you where you shop!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your treasures.
Hugs,
Linda
WOW! Awesome prices girl, very envious here!
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