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Fancy finds at Our Thrift Store

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This week I took a trip to Our Thrift Store. It’s not a store I go to very often, as it’s a smaller store and sometimes the prices are a bit high. But I still found some things worth noting, and even something pretty cool (and historical!) for me.

First, an archeological site that I was not interested in.

If you’re a VHS collector (yes, that’s a thing, but don’t google it), this is the table for you.

I made it past the VHS table unscathed. Now, housewares.

Here we go!
I’m usually neither here nor there when it comes to dishes, but this is a very pretty set.
This set is no longer in production, but they are still available at replacements.com
At $69.99, this is priced way too high. Especially when I can get a new KitchenAid on sale here.

Suddenly, a Lego… crocodile… clock… thing.

It’s part of the Legends of Chima Lego series. Want one? Get it here.

Remember when we all had so many CDs we needed large storage racks for them?

It’s a guitar! Because it’s for music! And guitars make music. So it’s like your music is in a guitar! Because… nevermind.

Now here’s something interesting. This teacup looks like it might be depression glass. I’ll hang onto it as I explore. It’s only $1.49.

Hmm.

I thought this commemorative sesquicentennial plate for Todd County, KY was pretty neat.

Does YOUR town have a sesquicentennial plate?

There were a number of these ponchos available, and they were pretty tempting. But I already have a raincoat, it’d be too big for my one kid who does need a raincoat, and Husbandman is just not a poncho guy.

I’ll leave this for someone more outdoorsy than me.

This chair is cool; I like the unusually tall 6 rung back on it. But I like my straw bottom chair better.

I don’t have the eye for furniture to tell me if this is a real antique or a 20th century reproduction.

Mystery chair. There were only wheels on the front legs. Why?
These Samsonite suitcases are a bit outdated. I think you’d be better off taking one of these one on your next trip.

I’m still looking for a mat and frame for my Charley Harper print. Will I find it here?

No. I measured so many mats. Still haven’t found an 18″ x 13″. Someday.

I did find a good reminder for all of us:

I need to do more of this. I worry way too much.

And now, a brief look at the shoes:

Here’s an example of something being priced too high. I’m not paying $45 for shoes at the thrift store. Especially when new ones aren’t that much more.
I sent this photo to Husbandman. He turned them down, for some reason.

Let’s go back to that little green teacup, shall we?

Hello again!

I did some research, and I was right! It is depression glass!

According to this article, this pattern is called “Block Optic” and was made by the Hocking Glass Company (before they became Anchor Hocking) between 1929 to 1933. The value to collectors is around $5 for a single cup.

I’m worth $5! To somebody!

What is depression glass?

I’m sure you’re all familiar with The Great Depression, but what does glass have to do with it?

Depression glass is machine made, inexpensive glassware that was sold at very low prices, or was sometimes free with the purchase of a food item.

“You buy two dozen of these eggs, you get two free plates to eat them on.”
(Courtesy Library of Congress)

I find some depression glass patterns a bit too fussy for my tastes. However, I really like the Block Optic pattern.

Now I just have to decide if I’m going to put it into my regular rotation of cups, or use it to hold tchotchkes. Oh, and in case you’re worried that I’ll get uranium poisoning; don’t worry, I’ll be fine.

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