Vintage Finds from the Antique Store
This winter has been so snowy and icy cold that I haven’t been going out much but hubby and I did manage to get out to the antique store the other day despite the heavy flakes that were coming down. I wasn’t really expecting to buy anything … I just needed to get out of the house. Cabin fever always sets in this time of the year and I get a little stir crazy, thus the impromptu shopping spree. It ended up being a good trip because I came home with a few vintage finds from the antique store.
I know nothing about Kreamer tinware, but I love the rustic appeal of this piece.
The small ladle on the right grabbed my eye, as well.
This is what the inside of the vintage tinware looks like. I searched for this piece online but couldn’t find any information. I found plenty of Kreamer tinware jello molds though. Anyone know what this piece was used for? I would love to know!
I grabbed this curvy ladle because I don’t have a gravy ladle. I like its patina.
Another of the vintage finds I brought home with me is this enamelware measuring cup.
I paid a little more than I wanted, but I’ve never seen a measuring cup like this so I rationalized the purchase.
I love that it has grams marked on the inside, because I’ve recently come across recipes that call for ingredient measurements in grams and had no way to of getting the right portion. So I will definitely use this cup while cooking or baking.
My favorite find at the antique store is this white cast aluminum platter by Bon Chef. It’s not really an antique … I don’t even know if it’s vintage. Something has to be 20 years old in order to be categorized as vintage. Whether this platter is that old or not doesn’t matter to me. This piece is extremely heavy and was most likely used in a restaurant. I love its shape, color, and density.
And don’t these mason jar candles look perfect lined up on the platter?
I tucked votive candles inside mason jars filled halfway with Epsom salt.
I can see this white cast aluminum platter being used as part of a centerpiece on my dining table.
Finally, I also found this cute little dish towel during our snowy journey for vintage finds. It’s not old, it’s not vintage. But I love the faded red stripes against the crisp, white cotton. The tiny ruffle adds to its charm. I think I can make some of these!
So what do you do to fight cabin fever during Old Man Winter’s reign on earth?
I love the way you displayed the jar/candles on the platter. I’ve never seen a platter like this either. Great Finds. I’m sure it warmed your heart on this cold day!
What lush finds……I LOVE that platter! I would also love to know what the Kreamer tinwear was used for. Hope someone knows!
love the platter. is it a fish platter? no matter, that beautiful shape makes it totally worthy of hoarding!
Hey Jennifer, Wow, you found some great things. My favorite is the enamal measuring cup and the towel. And mason jars are so useful, you can never have too many. Shopping is always good for cabin fever. Have a great day!
love it! i have found some of the best things that way, an unexpected stroll through a store. lovely finds jennifer, thanks for sharing~
Great finds Jennifer!!
I love that little measuring cup. I saw one similar in a vintage doctor display at a museum that was used to measure bodily fluids at a hospital.
Treasure Hunting … a great cure for cabin fever. Love all your finds, especially the long white tray. Great display with the candles.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Jennifer I love your finds, I think the tins pieces are so cool, no matter what they were used for!!
Cynthia
I love the old covered tin dish and the white tray. Your vignette with the mason jars and candles on the tray is so pretty too. It’s cold here today but the sun is shining beautifully so I’m photographing a couple of indoor vignettes while it’s nice and bright. Gotta take the light when we can these days.
Hi-cool stuff. I would guess that the mold is for some sort of terrine.
Jennifer love all your finds. Love your little mason jars they are so pretty on the platter. I bet those are so pretty to look at when it is so so cold here.
Kris
Your Kreamer tin is similar to the ice cream/pudding mold found at: http://www.rubylane.com/item/614243-PAL125/Vintage-Tin-Ring-Ice-Cream?utm_source=thefind&utm_medium=productfeed
I saw another similar tin without a lid that was purchased at a bakery. They thought it was used to make fruit cakes. Fun piece to have regardless.
This has definitely been the winter to get cabin fever, Jennifer. UGH! It’s just been horrible, hasn’t it? I am soooooo tired of all the cold and snow and sub-zero temps. 🙁 It was nice for you both to spend some time away from home and bringing home some treasures that made you smile. 🙂 I have that same ladle (from my grandmother’s collection) and that same enamel measuring cup! Stay warm and keeping counting down the days til spring. It’s gotta get here sooner or later…. lol
xoxo laurie