Pages

▼

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Goodwill finds

Last week when I was at the Goodwill, I found one of these depression glass dishes.

This is not something that I normally would find at the Goodwill. It is American Heritage and you can see a better picture of it HERE. I've been collecting this line of depression glass for about 30 years.

You see, when my Mom passed away, I found cups and saucers of this design.


So naturally I tried to find more to add to the cups and saucers that she had. It seems to be a hard line to find, as I've looked everywhere from Florida to Chicago, with not a whole lot of success. There are similar designs, but not all are American Heritage.

I have found a round platter, and a large serving bowl, an orphan saucer or cup every now and then. So whenever I stop in an antique mall, I keep an eye out for something to add to my collection.

Once, a couple of years ago, I found a cup in the first booth when we entered an antique shop. It was a rather large store, and the further back I went I came across an orphan saucer. Yipee..... but that is not all. On further investigation, there was a pile of dishes all marked 1/2 off. It was there that I found these -

What a very nice addition to my collection.

Today I am joining up with -



at

17 comments:

  1. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Oh I hope you are able to find more and more pieces to complete your set!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeAugust 3, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow 1/2 off great!! So nice your collection started from you moms dishes...my cameo depression collection started with my grandmothers pitcher.

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Sugar! Lucky you to have a GW that sells good pieces. I am moving ... you gals find all the most wonderful items at GW & ours is a junk house here, both of them.

    Gorgeous finds, Jocelyn. Your table looks stuning with these precious dishes.

    DHave a lovely eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

    ReplyDelete
  4. LVAugust 3, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    That i a very pretty pattern. It may take awhile, but if you keep looking eventually you will find them.

    ReplyDelete
  5. ChristieAugust 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    That is a pretty pattern...I think we may have a few pieces of that put away somewhere with our "keep" glass...it looks really familiar to me...it's wonderful that you found such a great deal on some pieces to add to your collection!
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

    ReplyDelete
  6. KarenAugust 3, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Good for you! Nice find.
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

    ReplyDelete
  7. AlediaAugust 3, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    What a great find! They are just lovely....
    Have a wonderful evening!

    Aledia@ Plum Perfect

    ReplyDelete
  8. DebbieAugust 4, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I can think of a dozen wonderful ways to use that. What a great find at the GW!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Barbara F.August 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    You found some beautiful items at GW. I don't have one where I live. I always see other bloggers finding really nice things there. I am visiing from The Colorado Lady. xo,

    ReplyDelete
  10. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    oh keep looking..when you least expect it you could hit it lucky..like you did at the goodwill...it is a wonderful pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  11. SusanAugust 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Very nice!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Slice of PieAugust 5, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Don't you love a good .. .GoodWill store??? Now you can set a beautiful table filled with memories and that's the best kind. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  13. LaurieAugust 5, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    It's always wonderful to find something you collect for a good price at a thrift shop!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    What a beautiful pattern! I recently found some clear sandwich glass at the thrift and now I'm trying to add to it in a very thrifty way! Hope you continue to have great thrifting luck!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Bargain Hunting Treasure SeekerAugust 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Very pretty pattern! I love clear depression glass too! :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Vintage SweetheartAugust 8, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I'm glad you found more for your collection!

    E :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. very merry vintage styleAugust 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Great find--so fun to add to your collection this way! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday. Hope you'll be back this week!
    Mary

    ReplyDelete

piecemaker1@gmail.com