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July Sweet Salvage

recipes

I know, I know – it would be nice if I’d post a recipe today since I missed posting so many days this month due to vacation. So sorry, but we ate the second foil packet for dinner last night, so I got nothing for you today … recipe-wise.

I have something WAY better!

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My vintage finds from this month’s sale at Sweet Salvage! I was pretty bummed when I realized that I was going to be out of town for the 3rd Thursday of the month. I’m usually there, standing in line with the other Sweet devotees when the doors open at 10:00.

Even though I’ve gone on Fridays, Saturdays, and even Sundays in the past, I feared that all the “good stuff” would be gone by the time I got there this past Sunday afternoon.

Not so! In fact, I couldn’t even buy all that I wanted. I had to really edit myself and use every ounce of my limited self-control to not spend four times more than I spent.

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For instance, I did not buy that fabulous vintage “Log Cabin Bread” display stand at the top of the page. Oh, I wanted that so bad! And I did not buy the wonderful cabinet pictured above, although I went back and forth on “where I would put it” – I just couldn’t justify spending the money, so it was left behind.

Not to worry, I found plenty of treasures.

Want to see?

Good, cause I want to show you! Let’s begin with this…

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Do you have any idea what it is? Sheila was my shopping partner and it took the two of us a moment to figure it out.

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It’s a 1920’s collapsible drying rack with twelve spindles that pull up and out. A cool rustic gadget for drying clothes, linens, lingerie, and such.

Art Moore Company

Made by the Art Moore Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

I envision using it at pool parties for towels…

towels

… or at a dinner party to hold napkins, or menus, or party favors, or… the possibilities are endless. Can not wait to use it!

napkins

Next up – is a vintage glass 5-gallon water bottle in a metal tip stand.

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(TEASE -Notice the construction in the background of this shot – more on that in the days ahead.)

label

Check out the 2 letter – 5 digit phone number. That, on its own, is totally awesome!

tipped bottle

I’m still not certain if I’ll clean it up and use it for beverage service at parties or leave it as is and turn it into a terrarium.

If you’re not super cool like me and in the loop with the young design crowd and creative types (yeah, right!), you may not know that terrariums have recently begun popping up and gaining favor on design and craft blogs … and on Pinterest.

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Image swiped from Pinterest

Do you remember when terrariums were exceedingly popular in the 70’s? They are back in a big way! Google “terrariums” and see what I’m talking about.

Before I get to my favorite finds, here are a few of the little items I scored…

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A narrow, long, and deep galvanized box with metal and rubber handles – possibly a future ice bucket for beer and soda or maybe a planter – not sure yet. For the kitchen – four lion head bowls, three butter pats, and an escargot dish.

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This salvaged metal tin ceiling tile border trim has such great patina!

shelia's valance

I was inspired by the gorgeous salvaged tin valance in Sheila’s Coronado Island house. I’d planned to use mine as a window valance in my bathroom, but turns out it’s not long enough. I’ll let you know when I figure out how to make it work or I find another use for it.

metal seltzer bottle

I already have a collection of more than 15 vintage glass seltzer bottles, but this is my first metal-encased seltzer bottle. It is most likely from the late 50’s or early 60’s.

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Another of the fantastic design features at Sheila’s California house is the metal-encased seltzer bottles, turned into light pendants, in her kitchen. Yeah, my girlfriend has true decorating style, taste, and talent.

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Finally, my last and favorite find!

A 1924 “Universal” silver-plated nickel coffee percolator urn, manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark in New Britain, Connecticut.

The coffee urn is detailed with an engraved leaf pattern and has 2 Bakelite handles, 4 Bakelite feet, and a Bakelite spigot. Best of all, it works!

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Plus, I got the matching tray for a song, thanks to Sweet Salvage co-owner, Kim Rawlins, who tracked it down for me and then slashed the price by more than half. Thank you, Kim!

Alas, Kim Rawlins isn’t the only sweet Kim I know… my dear friend and Canada vacation pal, Kim Howard, also did something amazingly sweet for me.  Kim knew I was disappointed that I couldn’t be at the Thursday opening day event. She and her sister shopped on Thursday and Kim bought me adorable vintage kitchen treasures she knew I’d love. And oh, how I do!

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A colorful recipe box and three spice jar “books” – so dang cute!

How kind, thoughtful, and adorable is she?!?! Thank you beautiful Kim. xoxo

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Here’s some cool history I dug up on Landers, Frary & Clark:

Landers & Smith Manufacturing Company was established in 1853. In 1862 Landers acquired the firm of Frary, Clark & Company, of Meriden Connecticut, the company name changed to Landers, Frary & Clark.

In the 1890s the trade name “Universal” was adopted for the company’s products.

The number of products manufactured by Landers over the years was enormous. They not only made stainless percolators but also steel bull-nose rings and electric ranges, kitchen scales and vacuum bottles, window hardware and ice skates, mouse traps and can openers, cutlery, and aluminum cookware.

That’s not all… meat choppers and sausage stuffers, screw eyes and strap hooks, door handles and floor scrapers, molasses gates and faucets, meat hooks and harness hooks, cast iron match boxes and curry combs, fancy brass hat hooks and eyes with porcelain knob ends – even toys, and thousands of other products.

In 1965 Landers, Frary & Clark was acquired by the General Electric Company’s Housewares Division.


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11 comments

1 Betsy { 07.23.13 at 7:34 AM }

First time ever at Sweet Salvage this Fri and what fun it was–saw most of what your bought but it’s so full – hard to see it all –would have loved the drying rack but didn’t see it at all- I remember those from Maine- I did not buy a thing but my shopping friend had quite a haul !! I just don’t have the space or the décor for most of my favs and am not creative 🙂 Hope to see you there some month– we will finally meet in person !

2 Marissa { 07.23.13 at 7:55 AM }

The patio is looking awesome!! Also – I want that drying rack.

3 Lisa { 07.23.13 at 8:08 AM }

I want to tag along next time;)

4 Debra { 07.23.13 at 8:24 AM }

What if you put two corbels on each side of the window and put you salvaged tin moulding between them. You could add a little wood trim if needed to fit. Thanks for sharing the great pics.

5 Linda Hopkins { 07.23.13 at 8:54 AM }

Betsy, I’ll be there, standing in line when the doors open at 10 on Thursday, August 15th! Maybe we can make a date to meet there.

Marissa my love, maybe you should put it on your December birthday or Christmas wish list.

Lisa, Yes, mark your calendar for the above date… I leave the house at about 9AM. Plus you have a birthday of your own tomorrow. And I have something marked on my calendar… Are you up for the lobster scrambled eggs I promised you? I can bring them to you or you come by here and have them on your way to work or home from the Y, or whenever. Let me know and it shall be done! xoxo

6 Linda Hopkins { 07.23.13 at 8:57 AM }

Debra, brilliant! Now where do I get cool salvaged corbels? I saw some at Sweet Salvage but didn’t get them, not sure I want to wait a full month… not now that you’ve given me such a great idea!

7 Sheila { 07.23.13 at 5:53 PM }

Loved spending time with you and shopping at a fav place! OhSo was fun too. Thanks for sharing cottage pics, bittersweet.
I’m sure you’ll come up with great idea for tin, bummer it didn’t work for your window!

8 Mary { 07.24.13 at 12:04 AM }

I loved your seeing all your finds since I did not make it to the sale this month. This is a shameful plug, but I sell lots of corbels. Feel free to let me know if you would like to check out my stash! My things are in a couple stores in central Phoenix and I have more at my home in Scottsdale. Love that 5 gallon jug in the stand – great find!

9 Mary { 07.24.13 at 12:12 AM }

P.S. Sorry about the typo ^^^. I was up late typing and missed it. Ugh! And just to be clear, my items are salvage – 100-200 years old. The real thing with chippy paint galore!

10 Sarah { 06.23.14 at 10:05 AM }

This seltzer pendant lamp is available at http://www.TheSeltzerShop.com

11 Linda Hopkins { 06.23.14 at 10:12 AM }

Thank you for the link, Sarah. LOVE these pendant lamps!

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