I got a phone call from one of my favourite dealers last week, so I made my way to their lock-up in the country with a rising sense of anticipation, as this lady has exquisite taste, and always come across some real treasures.
I was completely spoilt for choice, and had some very hard decisions to make, as I couldn't afford everything I would have liked to buy! I decided on a mixture of things this time instead of just textiles, as I wanted to try to find some bits & bobs for Christmas as well as some stock. Here are some of the treasures I selected: some beautiful French hand-coloured Christmas postcards dating to about 1900, I think, some delightful Christening gift boxes from the 1920s, a selection of 19th century lace, including Honiton, Filet, Brussels etc, an Ayrshire work Christening cap c1850 and a couple of lace & embroidered lady's caps, along with a selection of the most beautiful vintage French silk & satin nightdresses & petticoats in baby pinks & blues.
What a treat! Plenty to sell, the pick of the pieces for Christmas presents, and some to keep. Perfect!
I was completely spoilt for choice, and had some very hard decisions to make, as I couldn't afford everything I would have liked to buy! I decided on a mixture of things this time instead of just textiles, as I wanted to try to find some bits & bobs for Christmas as well as some stock. Here are some of the treasures I selected: some beautiful French hand-coloured Christmas postcards dating to about 1900, I think, some delightful Christening gift boxes from the 1920s, a selection of 19th century lace, including Honiton, Filet, Brussels etc, an Ayrshire work Christening cap c1850 and a couple of lace & embroidered lady's caps, along with a selection of the most beautiful vintage French silk & satin nightdresses & petticoats in baby pinks & blues.
What a treat! Plenty to sell, the pick of the pieces for Christmas presents, and some to keep. Perfect!
Hi Lois
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous finds. Oh to have a similar favourite dealer myself!!!!
If I'd found the pattern sooner I'd have scanned it. I grabbed it back from the purchaser in order to take the photos but in the haste didn't think to actually photograph the instructions! She, likewise bought it for a mad knitter friend with retro leanings!
Sue x
Hi Sue, I shall have to look out for some similar patterns myself, wonderful images, men in hand knitted pants....;-) x
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing these Lois, I had to do a double-take to see that the gent is holding a tricorn hat!!
ReplyDeletefab finds! thank you for your comment on my blog, yes the dairy house is a great place to buy & sell! Lizzie x
ReplyDeletethe lace is so lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteZoe, great minds think alike, I thought it looked like pants... one track mind eh? xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Lizzie & Janean, I am glad to share, as always! xx
ReplyDeleteMouth wateringly delicious finds Lois, lucky you :-)
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