Tuesday, July 19, 2011

An Odd Assortment of Flea Finds

I will start with my favorite.
Don't you just love old scales?





Next up....an old crate with paper on all four sides...
this side being in the worst condition.
You will have to take my word for it...
...the other sides had Japanese scenes and birds...
...unfortunately the battery in my camera died.


OK, so now we get a little funky. 
Dad said this canteen holder was from the Korean War.
Would you think me strange if I were to sew a few old doilies
 and bits of trim on it?
Would you laugh at me if I were to wear this
 around my waist while flea~ing?

it's just an idea...



Continuing along...
I found a box full of old aqua colored soda and beer bottles.
Among them was this Pluto Water America's Physic bottle.

I told you it was an odd assortment!

Lots more...but Mr. Flea is due back this evening.
so...I've got to go!
:)
xoxoxo
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30 comments:

  1. www.MaisonStGermain.comJuly 19, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Oh my gosh, I love everything!!!! I bought an Army first aid kit and was thinking the same thing. It was full of bandages etc. I love that look with lace. That box is awesome!!! I have a few scales too, although not like that one. They are great to display lots of different things. Have fun!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  2. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Love your idea for the canteen! Jazz her up! Great for a flea market. Won't matter if it gets a bit of odd dust on it! :)

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  3. The Feathered NestJuly 19, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Crazy??? NEVER! I've purchased an old ammo pocket for an assemblage Laura...I love to combine opposites ~ they look beautiful together! Love your treasures as always, hugs and love, Dawn

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  4. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJuly 19, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I just found your lovely blog on Savvy SS's blog roll. I'm a new follower and have a lot of looking around to do!

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  5. Blondie's JournalJuly 19, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Love that bottle. Love everything, Laura! I'd like to see what you do with the canteen bag!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. SylviaJuly 19, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Cool and unusual finds...those are the best!!

    Sylvia

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  7. Tins and TreasuresJuly 19, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Good evening, Laura,
    I love the lace and your idea for the canteen sounds pretty cute...be sure to share pictures when you have it finished!

    Have a wonderful Wednesday ~Natalie

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  8. My Sparrows NestJuly 19, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I want to see the other sides of the Tea box....it's intruiging!

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  9. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Love the scale...the doilies on it is really pretty!

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  10. TamraJuly 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Love the scale!!

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  11. Tina July 20, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Great finds. Love that old korean war bag - I would do exactly the same with that as you have planned. Would love to see how it turns out.
    Tina

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  12. It's meJuly 20, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    love....xxx....

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  13. Paula ParrishJuly 20, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Hello Laura,
    I love the old aqua bottles they are hands down my favorite. Yes, you can embellish that vintage canteen bag and wear it around the flea market. You go girl. Thanks for sharing your wonderful vintage finds.
    Smiles, Paula

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  14. JDConwellJuly 20, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Love the blue bottle...

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  15. DarlaJuly 20, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love the all these items here. Great idea for the canteen holder, do show photos if you give her a make over.

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  16. KathyJuly 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    You scored, Great
    I love the canteen whatever you do with it
    will be simply wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Kathy

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  17. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJuly 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I LOVE your finds and totally think that doilies and lace would be perfect on the canteen holder! Sooo cute! Make sure and share with us what you do :)

    xoxo
    Lori

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  18. YONKSJuly 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love all of them but particularly like that tea box - great finds.
    Di
    YONKS

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  19. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Strange? No way! In fact, when I go out junking with my sis, sil, & dd tomorrow I'm looking for a canteen holder! Already have doilies & lots of lace & buttons.

    BTW, I always love all your stuff!

    Ann
    KeepinUpWithTheTatums.blogspot.com

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  20. lisaroyJuly 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Fun finds! I think you could totally rock that canteen holder and a whole box of aqua bottles? awesome score :)

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  21. DebJuly 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Oh my goodness - I just read a book about Pluto Water so it's so fun to see that bottle. I believe it was bottled in French Lic,k Indiana. The book was So Cold the River by Michael Koryta. I thought it was just a made up water, but it obviously existed. Love all your other finds too.

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  22. Andy's AtticJuly 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Yes, indeed, dress up the canteen holder. So unique. I really like the scale...so many things you can do with it.
    Annette

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  23. GailJuly 20, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Good idea to wear the embellished canteen holder. I'm a large rickrack girl so I'd embellish with that instead of lace. However, I'm looking forward to how you "girlyfy" the canteen thing.

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  24. CaroleJuly 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Love old scales too it's the new ones that scare me!!! haha

    hope all is well in the mountains....probably cooler I'm sure.

    xx
    C

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  25. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Lovin' all of your finds, especially the scale! I say go ahead and pretty up the bag and wear it while flea'ng.

    xo,

    Abby

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  26. CherylJuly 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What fabulous things you've found! I love the idea of you making that canteen bag into a purse, very cute idea!

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  27. Sea WitchJuly 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    What a gorgeous scale. I love them too and have a neat, sea green one that I have set up and always "weigh" out different items on display. Sea witch

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  28. promosyonJuly 21, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Old stuffs are very best to remaining old days. It is best place to see in garage or stand-wall. I really impress with your awesome collections.

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  29. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    WOW - loving these flea market finds ;-)

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  30. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJuly 23, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I have an assortment of old scales myself - everything from a vintage baby scale to a grocer's scale. I just love 'em! Recently I did a post featuring one them with some of the goodies from my garden, and I just created a new blog header with that same scale. I love and use old crates and bottles all the time, as well. But I save the collecting of military memorabilia for my dad. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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