Monday, April 27, 2009

2nd Time Around: An Estate Sale Treasure

Welcome to 2nd Time Around. If you love 2nd hand treasures, I would love for you to join us and link your post to Mr. Linky below. Anything that you have from a flea market, antique store, garage sale, thrift store, estate sale, or auction will be perfect!

This week, I’m posting a picture of a mirror and brush set that I bought at an estate sale. The set is silver plated, but very nice! It is one of my favorite estate sale finds. I’ve always wanted a set, and when I found this set, I had to have it. One thing about sales like this…you can’t go in with an idea of what you will buy ahead of time!

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Here’s a close up of the details……

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Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you have a wonderful day,

Diane

33 comments:

  1. ellen bApril 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Good evening Diane! What a pretty vanity set this is. The details are gorgeous...
    Enjoy!

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  2. Southern LadyApril 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Hi, Diane ...

    Thank you for taking the time to host "2nd Time Around Tuesday" for us.

    I love your elegant brush and mirror set. It's absolutely beautiful, and I can certainly understand why you "had to have it!"

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  3. susanApril 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    One of the reasons I love things like this is I like to imagine the people who owned them. Don't you wish they could talk? Great find!

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  4. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaApril 27, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Oh Diane this is just beautiful girl..I love going to estate sales sometimes I find wonderful things..thanks for sharing may you have a great day my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria ps I'm joining you today...

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  5. Barbara JeanApril 27, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    Diane,
    thanks for hosting!!

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  6. BoApril 28, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    Hi Diane...Just dropping in for a quick visit...I'm still on a bloggy break...I love this vanity set & it reminds me of a set I purchased last year at an estate sale... ;-) Bo

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  7. AprilApril 28, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Wouldn't you just love to know the history behind them?

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  8. jeanneApril 28, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Good morning Diane, I do love the vintage vanity set. This set is particularly pretty. The detail is beautiful. When I was in the business I sold primarily Victorian vintage. I still admire everything Victorian. Have a happy sun filled day.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  9. bjApril 28, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    What a beautiful set.
    Happy Day!

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  10. CandyApril 28, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Exciting find and wonderful detail. Just makes one smile.
    Blessings,
    Candy

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  11. Marie De MarcoApril 28, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    beautiful! i love vanity pieces i think they are the ultimate in true femininity. enjoy your pretty set.
    marie

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  12. SmilingSallyApril 28, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    My mom had a set like that. It's a good find, Diane.

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  13. Chari at Happy To DesignApril 28, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Hello Diane...

    What a beautiful silver mirror and brush!!! The pattern on this set is just gorgeous! Do you know...I have never been to an estate sale! I live way out in the sticks and it seems like the only thing the estate sales around here offer are farm equipment...hehe!

    Thank you so much for hosting "2nd Time Around Tuesday" for us! I always enjoy showing my "2nd time around" treasures!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  14. KrisApril 28, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Hi Diane,

    Love the details in the vanity set. I'm always drawn to these sets when I see them at antique stores.

    Have a happy day
    Kris

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  15. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    oh girl,these are lovely.i have always wanted a set myself.but i have never found any, period.i got my BFF a set from Zales jewelry store for her wedding present about 40 yrs ago eek!(he was a jerk,still is)ha.i wonder what that set is worth today.she still has it....ann

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  16. DebApril 28, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Diane
    What a pretty vintage vanity set!

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  17. DarleneApril 28, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    That is beautiful. What a great treasure!

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  18. KayC.April 28, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Thank you for hosting 2nd time around. It is fun to see all those treasures!

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  19. Linda CApril 28, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Your mirror and brush set are just beautiful. It makes you wonder whose they were before and what their life was like.

    Thank you for hosting this meme. I really enjoy seeing all the treasures:)

    Happy 2ndTAT!

    Linda C

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  20. Chari at Happy To DesignApril 28, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Diane...

    Just read the sweet note that you left about my stained glass window...wanted to stop back by to say thank you for the sweet compliments!!!

    My friend, I would love for you to join in with all of the fun for Sunday Favorites!!! Hope to see you there...

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  21. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 28, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Diane, your dresser set is beautiful! What a great find! laurie

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  22. The Quintessential MagpieApril 28, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Very pretty dresser set, Diane. It's so lovely.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  23. Blondie's JournalApril 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Diane,

    These are just gorgeous pieces! I love the detail. Maybe someday you can find a silver tray to put them on.

    Have a great week! :-D

    xoxo
    Jane

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  24. RobinfromCAApril 28, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Just beautiful! Such a pretty pattern in the silver. I love the shape of the handles!

    Robin

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  25. viridianApril 28, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    My first visit... I am linking directly to an older post from Feb. but it is one of my best finds - really knocked me out.

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  26. CrystalApril 28, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful treasures. I can just imagine a little princess having used this set.

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  27. PicketApril 28, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    That is so pretty Diane...would you believe I have never been to an estate sale? I've got to get out more! lol I hope you are having a great day girl!

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  28. Brenda PruittApril 28, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I gasped when I saw the detail on these! Beautiful!
    Brenda

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  29. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaApril 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Hi Diane, What a beautiful and elegant set! :) ~hugs, Rhonda

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  30. abeachcottageApril 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    oops sorry I put the wrong link in

    sarah

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  31. April 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    That is a luscious set. Love it.

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  32. joyh82May 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    What a beautiful set! How lucky to find it.

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  33. Laura @ the shorehouse.May 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Stunning!!

    I'm having so much fun catching up with my bloggy friends. It's going to be a long week, LOL. :-)

    NOLA was GREAT, of course. One "new" for me was the restaurant Lillete in the Garden District...it was our one "fancy night out," and hoo boy was it worth it!

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Thank you for taking the time to comment on my post. Your comments are welcome. Please come back, and I'll stop by to visit you too!
Diane