Showing posts with label victorian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label victorian. Show all posts
Friday, June 3, 2016
Tricoastal designs - Victorian style notebook and memo pad: $1.99 for both @ Value Village
I thought these were new, otherwise I wouldn't have bought them! When I opened them up, I was pretty disappointed to find that they had been written all over. By a kid no less! Strange, I think this design is a bit sophisticated to give to a 7 year old (judging by the writing!).
This is the first time I've ever not gotten a receipt from them, otherwise I would have tried to return it. I do really like the cover though.
I was shocked when I saw it was from 1995. There was still a Winners sticker on each of them, and that tag looked modern! I guess they haven't changed it much in two decades.
I also found a LPS Blythe, but I forgot to take a picture. It's the one with polka dot tights...now I have three of them!
This is actually the same location I found that sailor moon haul. I just couldn't resist! I thought they might have more stuff, and I'd be kicking myself if I missed out on it.
Labels:
blythe,
dolls,
stationery,
thrift store,
toys,
value village,
victorian
Friday, October 4, 2013
The Silver Crane Company - "Eternal love" Victorian print book tin: $1.99 (RSP: ~$18)
Kurhn clone doll: $2.99
Alabaster box with limoge print: $2.99
All @ Value Village
I was in the area, so I just had to go! I've been buying a lot of trinkets lately, but they've just been so good.
I couldn't snatch that tin up fast enough! The idea is just adorable, the tin is shaped like a book. It even has some 3D embossing that actually looks pretty impressive...they do look like real objects in the picture! From far away anyway.
I'm a sucker for Victorian images, especially ones concerning love. Plus, the price was super cheap. There was no reason not to buy it!
I'm pretty sure it used to hold cookies. I wonder what the original price was? It was made in England in 1995. "Probably the best tins in the world" is part of their motto!
Well, it did have some wear, but I couldn't pass it up. There were two other ones with totally boring prints, and of course those ones were in pristine condition. But I've never seen anything like this and I probably won't again.
The alabaster box was the first thing I picked up. The company's name was on a sticker in cursive, but I can't make it out. The print looks pretty from far away, but the details aren't super great. I was undecided, but thought for $3, why not.
Same with the doll. I thought she was a real Kurhn doll because the face paint was so pretty, but it turns out she's a knockoff. Second time! I wonder when I'll find a real one. They normally go for $20, but the ones in ethnic outfits like this go for $40+.
Labels:
alabaster,
asian dolls,
decor,
dolls,
jewelry box,
thrift store,
tins,
toys,
value village,
victorian
Friday, September 20, 2013
Pearlescent white mermaid soap dish: $4.99
Set of 4 victorian cherub print coasters in a tin: $.99
Both @ Value Village
That mermaid caught my eye right away! I loved her pose and expression...she seemed so flirty and carefree. I thought she'd be an amazing display piece. She's around 7 inches tall and 6 inches wide.
Most statuettes I see are horribly carved with super ugly faces, so this was a nice surprise. This is so nicely sculpted! She even has nipples.
But....I'm so mad. When I got home, I accidentally dropped the bag...her head broke off! I glued it back on, but you can still see the damage:
It still looks alright from far away, but up close it's so crappy. I really wish I was more careful, I already wrapped it in clothing but I didn't expect it to fall out.
I'll just see if I can replace it later on. I've seen them sell for $20+ online! A lot of them are painted too, which I think makes them look super ugly.
The coasters were an afterthought. I almost put them back, but I thought the image was worth $1. 2 of the coasters are pretty used, but the other half are fine.
Labels:
angels,
ceramic,
decor,
home,
mermaids,
misc,
thrift store,
value village,
victorian
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