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Cute Vintage Finds

JM Perez By JM Perez1 min read846 views

Early this afternoon we returned to the Estate Liquidators to purchase what was left of the 1920’s-1940’s Vintage Chippendale Pull with cast iron bail a couple of weeks earlier (see them here). This time I made sure I took all the dismantled pieces of the drawers including those I left behind last time.

My husband found a couple of old gardening tools he’s been wanting to acquire for a long time. My boy was more interested in Shells and got a few for a craft project. As for my daughter, she found two of her favorite characters stuffed toys which she immediately grabbed. A ballerina Smurfette and Hello Kitty, both vintage. The Smurfette was produced by Applause, Inc. (founded as Wallace Berrie & Co., Inc) and is marked 1984 Peyo.

1984 Smurfette.
1984 Smurfette.

The Hello Kitty is a 1996 nylon plush doll and was distributed in the  United States by Sanrio, Inc.

1996 Hello Kitty.
1996 Hello Kitty.

As for me, I found a few things. The one I love the most is this tall Vintage Grey Smoke Glass Cylinder Vase.

Vintage Cylindrical Glass Vase.
Vintage Cylindrical Glass Vase.

My second favorite vintage find is a 1977 Lil’ Miz “Whisk-It” (Millet Grass Whisk-Broom) by Westwood Import Co., Inc. This beauty comes right on time as I will be making my Fall wreath in a few day and she will play an important part.

1977 Lil' Miz 'Whisk-It' (Millet Grass Whisk-Broom).
1977 Lil’ Miz ‘Whisk-It’ (Millet Grass Whisk-Broom).

I am very grateful for my cute little vintage finds on this hot Saturday afternoon.