17 antique items that were obtained by people not on expeditions, but at flea markets (18 photos)
Markets, shopping centers, TV stores, marketplaces - all this is created for comfortable shopping. The modern choice of platforms for purchasing certain things is indeed very wide. Despite this, many people sometimes prefer flea markets.
No, not because they want to save money, but rather because of the unique atmosphere and the opportunity to find unique items there. Some lucky people, for example, share photos of their vintage acquisitions, which literally allowed them to touch the past. Let's see what they managed to find.
100 Years Lava Stone Cameo Bracelet
It also contains real gold and silver.
Silver sugar bowl for 12 trays. Made in Breslau, Prussia, early 18th century
“I bought an old mirror at Goodwill yesterday and found a family photo from 1871 inside.”
Very interesting and at the same time incredibly creepy!
1800s cranberry perfume bottle found in a thrift store
This find looks very beautiful. Just look at the bottle cap and the stunning glass cut.
1800s carved walnut chair for just $80
Mourning portrait badge circa 1790
Silver coin jug, circa 1855-1860
Magnificent 1940s jewelry box
Very interesting uranium salt holder, 1830
Edwardian style mechanical pencil, 1880
The pencil is decorated with amethyst and ruby. He also has a cap.
Victorian era pin
It was probably used for ties rather than hats.
Popcorn popper, 1880
Early 1900s Art Nouveau pin in 18k gold with diamonds and sapphires
It only cost 2 dollars!
Lunar brooch with opalescent properties, 1910
The decoration glows with a weak, diffused light.
Family Bible, Denmark, 1890
Replica of Louis XIV furniture made in 1920
“I found this antique Bacchus Bradley and Hubbard (1852-1940) mirror at a thrift store today for $6.”
The mirror is very heavy and has the original beveled glass.