Thrifty goodness, part 3

More of the fun finds from the last couple of weeks' worth of thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales and antique store bargains (also check out part 1 and part 2):

This little metal container, the size of a hotel bar of soap, with a sweet floral etching on the front.

An ostrich feather fan -- you don't see these too often!

These are fun and useful (and, well used!) -- a set of drawing scales rulers...

in just a great old box with label.

This is a fancy desk Social Secretary; it has a leather-like cover with great embossing (and love the color!)

 It came in its original box, and had plenty of paper left inside to use!

I also found this cute red leather-bound traveling chess set.  It's clever, really, with tiny slots to hold its thick paper chess pieces!

I was very attracted to the old leather coin purses I found at an estate sale; they were so well-used and have so much character...

and great metal closures.  I also found a pretty, soft leather collar box:

I think it makes a dainty purse!  It's currently in my Etsy shop.

A great dresser-top box, with red detailing that I think might be Bakelite!

Some sweet children's tea party dishes, and some tin items to use in crafts.

I found the transfers on the plates just irresistible!

More pretty china and glassware -- these from our annual community garage sale (above); the painted milk glass pitcher is unlike anything I normally buy, but I thought it was charming and the garage sale was for charity.  The tiny sugar-bowl-shaped salt is turning purple.

But, this was my favorite find, for $2, at a garage sale.  It's a covered dish, for cheese or butter, in green transfer-ware with wonderful crazing!

I collect pottery from this era, and thought this diamond-shaped planter was lovely and unusual.

I always love dishes like this one, with the embossed edges.  It's not real old, and I think it might be either a change bowl or a wine coaster.  At least, that's what I'll be using it for!

I bought this kitschy hanging bar lamp at a garage sale -- it is in remarkable condition!  It's also now in my shop...

as is this wonderful Georges Briard-designed, 3 piece covered casserole dish!  I love the bird and leaf/flower motif, in gold and teal!

Now I'm off to look at what everyone else has found at Her Library Adventures!