Auction finds

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These Thursday night auctions
are
getting
to be
Way Too Fun! 
Oh, the treasures I am finding!
(Oh, the hoard I am starting adding to)
How could you not buy this little beauty?
 
What is it?
 
A lovely serving dish!
 
Now, really, doesn't everyone NEED one of these in their home?


Comments

acorn hollow said…
It is very pretty. I have never seen anything like it.
Cathy
June 27, 2013 at 7:21 AM
Amber said…
That's very different! I'm really hoping to be able to make it to at least one of them at some point this summer!
June 27, 2013 at 7:42 AM
My Colonial Home said…
Oh how cool! Seen new ones like this but never an antique one.
Karen
June 27, 2013 at 8:01 AM
Sheila said…
Interesting piece.....are you leaving it as is or going to whip your magic on it? I think you better find another hiding spot for your hoarding treasures as I'm sure you'll be finding lots of goodies at these auctions ;)
June 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM
Lois--Huckleberry Lady said…
Never seen anything like that. Can't wait to see what you paint on it!!!!
Lois
June 27, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Jen said…
What a score! That is really neat! Love auctions. In fact, planning on one this afternoon if the rains slows. Where are the Thursday auctions held up your way?
June 27, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Laurie said…
Before you said what it was Cathy, I had no clue. I've never seen one, I wouldn't be able to pass it up either now that I know!
June 27, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Ann said…
very cool find.
June 28, 2013 at 1:41 PM
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