One thing that surprised me in the reader survey results is that you guys like to hear about thrifty finds. I wasn’t sure if you enjoyed those posts, but now I know.
Each year it is hit or miss with the yards sales. This year there were a lot of misses mostly because of bad weather and Saturday morning conflicts, so I only made it to a few yard sales. I was able to pick up these vintage plates for a dollar each from a sweet elderly couple who said they were getting rid of all their junk. I had to laugh.
When I got home I was washing them and noticed the flowered plate had what looked like a date on the back, so I googled Charles Reizenstein Company. I was able to find a little bit of information on the company. It has been around since the mid 1800’s, although it seems the number is actually a lot number. It’s condition is too good to be that old. I’m guessing they are both from the 50’s or 60’s.
One woman’s junk is another woman’s treasure. I think they are both pretty. They will be added to the ever evolving dining room wall.
To see the latest pictures of the dining room wall click here.
Kelly W. says
Beautiful Mary! I like the unusual shape of the top one.
cassie says
fun finds! the sailboat one is so you!
Lori Ann says
Love them both – but really think the boat plate is a neat find! I collect old plates which we use. It is fun to see which one you get at each meal – we all have our favorites!
Jane says
Mary, I just love both plates, especially the one with the sailboat…I’m always looking for a subtle little nautical touch for the lakehouse. When I read about you ladies and yard sales, I can just kick myself that I don’t get the newspaper and plan for them on the weekends. I used to have so much fun doing that and it has fallen to the wayside. You are inspiring!
XO,
Jane
Krista @ the happy housie says
Those are fabulous finds! I am on the lookout these days for some pretty vintage plates but haven’t had a ton of luck…. this plate wall display I want to create looks like it might be a long time in the making. Oh well, home isn’t built in a day:)
Judy Clark says
Mary – these are both beautiful plates. Love the shape and nautical theme of the top one. Really good finds.
Judy
Di {CookTheTV} says
Love these! The flowers is my favorite one. I used to display my old plates in my china cabinet. No room for them anymore…I should so do this! Great post:)
Di
Karen Albert says
Mary how beautiful! I love the sailboat plate!
xoxo
Karena
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Crystal Tingle says
Beautiful. I have a thing for old plates.
Rondell says
Love plates on the wall and these will surely add to yours, the sailboat one is adorable!
Thistlewood Farms says
Thanks for sharing!
These look so great!!
Have a blessed and wonderful day!!