I found a yard sale this past weekend that was right up my alley. It’s the kind of sale where I walk around picking up things as fast as I see them and I make a huge pile at the “counter.” This yard sale was held behind an antique shop, so vendors put rock bottom price tags on things they just wanted to unload. I was happy to take stuff off their hands.
I bought this old metal scoop for $1.00. This falls under my love for things that are humble and utilitarian. I’ve wanted a grain scoop for a long time, but they are ridiculously priced. Although I’ve always wanted one, I think I’m going to sell this at Lucketts.
It’s such a cool piece.
The second thing I found was this petite trophy from the 1950’s. It was $2.00 and so tarnished you couldn’t even read the inscription.
I don’t mind tarnished silver. I really like the age it adds to a piece, but this one was almost black. I had no idea it would shine up so well.
One of the handles is a little bent, but who really cares?
I’m keeping this one. I just can’t help myself.
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Great finds. I am drooling over the trophy! I think you should keep it – shes pretty.
Looooooooove the scoop AND the trophy cup!! I think I would have to keep them BOTH!!
Lou Cinda 😉
It's definitely a keeper!!
I love the trophy cup!!! Don't you just love yard sales…Kathy
great treasures you found. Love them both, Lori
Sounds like you hit the jackpot! Loving the trophy cup! I have a few I use for pens, but not as nice as yours!
Love the trophy cup..hoping I 'll stumble upon one some day at Salvation Army or somewhere
I have garage sale envy. Our yard and garage sales are mostly just junk. But I am hoping to go to the Pasadena flea market this summer. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! I love it and couldnt help but notice that the last name on the trophy is Shumway! That is a distant relative of mine! ( my Great Grandma's Maiden name ) I'll buy it from you for double the price! 🙂
Good for you! Keep it 🙂
Ooooo I lurve the scoop! What a bargain.
You did really well. I love the scoop and the trophy is a perfect vase!!
xoxo
Jane
Love your treasures. You hit the jackpot. Love & blessings from NC!
Great finds! Love the scoop! And now you want to sell it??
Hugs
SueAnn
Oh what great finds! I just love that little trophy, dent and all! And you should keep the scoop if it's something you had been wanting.
Ohhhhh now that's my kind of sale~
Now that is one great sale!!
I cannot believe that I passed p a sweet little silver trophy today!
Now, I could just kick myself after seeing yours.
hugs
Sissie
Swoon…..I can never find sales where they just want to unload their stuff! Lucky you.
Now that's my kind of yard sale! Love the trophy, it looks fantastic after you've given it your magic touch! K xx
Love those items. They are beautiful!
I think you should keep the scoop too…
Wowee…great finds, I love them both! Congrats & thanks for sharing!! xoxo Beth
I just love your finds…those scoops are hard to find!
Diggin' that scoop!!!!
Great finds! I love the scoop. Looks so great with you outmeal in it.
Wow, you cant beat the prices on those. Great finds.
Bargains! A sale behind an antique shop… Hold me back!
That scoop is so sweet, I have an old wooden one that I am very attached to, I love how it is still so practical despite it's age..
🙂 Flick
What great finds! You did a wonderful job showcasing them! Isn't it such a thrill to find a bargin?!
Those are wonderful finds. Thank you for telling me about Lucketts. I am definitely going to make it out there. I'm in western Prince William so getting up to Leesburg (and those outlets) are not a problem 🙂 Thanks again!
I was wondering about Luckett's, too. Is it a local shop? I was instantly envious of your scoop. Are you SURE you want to part with it?
We have a huge restaurant supply store here and you can buy a scoop for about $1. And if your kids leave it outside in the sandbox for months on end, it looks like a $15 antique. That could be your plan B.