Hope you had a good weekend?
We went to a car boot sale on Sunday morning. Didn't see any car boots for sale though.
I did spot an old tarnished brass kettle. It looks Victorian or Edwardian. Made before we got the leccy connected and when the lady of the house would say:
"More tea vicar? You've ate all the bloody cake!"
I blame my dear dad. He got me into collecting old stuff and even now I am like somebody looking at a puppy with those adorable "puppy dog" eyes saying:
"Please take me home!"
So I gave the man the money and he put the kettle in a plastic bag and here it is before and after its clean:
Do you remember this song from the nineteen nineties? It's always playing on my mental jukebox, sadly!
You got any car-boot bargains/treasure lately? Are you a collector? What do you collect?
We went to a car boot sale on Sunday morning. Didn't see any car boots for sale though.
I did spot an old tarnished brass kettle. It looks Victorian or Edwardian. Made before we got the leccy connected and when the lady of the house would say:
"More tea vicar? You've ate all the bloody cake!"
I blame my dear dad. He got me into collecting old stuff and even now I am like somebody looking at a puppy with those adorable "puppy dog" eyes saying:
"Please take me home!"
So I gave the man the money and he put the kettle in a plastic bag and here it is before and after its clean:
You got any car-boot bargains/treasure lately? Are you a collector? What do you collect?
I enjoyed car boot sales but never had one myself. I do remember a neighbour buying an old kettle which she then turned into a floral display. It was admired by many as it hung outside her bungalow.
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie. Carboot sales are a good way to spend an hour two browsing and buying on a Saturday or a Sunday. I prefer buying than selling. The kettle floral display sounds wonderful. Thanks.
DeleteThat kettle came up really well. You've obviously got plenty of room to show all your treasures! Is it teapot houses or china houses that you collect?
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. We are like Wombles. I have boxes of stuff that I won't get rid of. Copper, brass, books, cups, plates, pictures...? You name it. You can't leave a bargain can you? We have several porcelain cottage tea pots. Think we should be in one of those hoarders programmes. We're not bad. But we're on the way there. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat teapot looks good Dave, a real oldie. I have never been to a car boot sale. Around here they tend to be regarded as outlets for stolen property.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel. There are some great ones in England. Some can take an whole morning to get round. I go looking for plants, paintings, old kettles and anything to do with gardening like old gardening books. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just Googled carboot sales in Norwich Rachel. There's a big one at Arminghall on Wednesdays and Sundays. Have you heard of it? Wish there was a midweek one over here.
ReplyDeleteYes. I have a friend who lives for carboots. She goes to that one I pass the it on the train. It is big on a Wednesday morning. I have never been. They don't interest me. I don't what to acquire goods more than I need.
ReplyDeleteYou should go there just to people watch Rachel. You do find paintings too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNo thank you. Not my scene at all. Sorry Dave. Each to their own.
DeleteFair enough. I love visiting car boot sales. I am not so keen on selling at them.
DeleteOur season starts on May 5th; I shall be there.
ReplyDeleteHi Cro. You're in the right country for finding antique bargains. Thanks!
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