Friday, December 14, 2012

A Corning Christmas to Me

I took a day trip with my parents to Corning, NY (about 1.5-2hrs from where I am in Syracuse). I have to admit, I spent a small fortune. As luck would have it, I didn't find any of the items I dream about, but the lot was good anyways!

I bought several items since there was tons to choose from... and then put them into my display so I have just a few pics.

my scores: a pink scroll with holder ($18), pink gooseberry largest fridgie ($20), brown Americana largest fridgie ($4!!), turquoise promotional oval 1.5 casserole ($7), 4qt pink cinderella ($20), several random mismatched stems, baskets etc for flameware ($40ish), one whole 6cup coffee percolator ($26), butterfly gold large oval casserole with white embellished lid, and a turquoise syrup dispenser ($10). I posted some pics here!

And while we spent wayyy too much.. I feel like we had to make the road trip worthwhile. Ps most other prices were crazy! I wanted the 4qt butterfly gold mixing bowl, but for $30, I passed right by. I saw a Gooseberry full cinderella set for $125, 4 mixing bowls of solid turquoise, $80. Would have gone to a good home, but not this time!

<3, Christina
Belle of the Blog

I also bought that gutted record player for my cats... :) kitty condo!











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  1. aimymichelleDecember 15, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    beautiful!

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  2. ThrifterSistersDecember 15, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    You found the Pink Scroll??! Lucky you! I collect pink and turquoise and the Pink Scroll has been very elusive for me. Some day....

    Happy Holidays,

    Erica

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    1. UnknownDecember 16, 2012 at 5:40 PM

      It was a good day :) still no starburst though... Someday we will find our dream pieces!

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  3. Pyrex JunkieDecember 15, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Pink Scroll is AWESOME! Love it! And you know what, you gotta treat yourself sometimes...I know I did today =)
    You got some awesome finds, I want to go to Corning so bad but since I live in NYC it is really far.

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    1. Pyrex JunkieDecember 15, 2012 at 4:59 PM

      P.s. Love the record player for your cats house!! such a great idea!! They are sooo adorable!

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    2. UnknownDecember 16, 2012 at 5:43 PM

      Thanks!! Theyre such big love bugs!

      Corning surprisingly doesnt "specialize" or feature their products per say in the antique stores, which i would.. But there was still a bunch for sure!!

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  4. MadeeDecember 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Haha I love the new cat house! ;)

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  5. UnknownDecember 16, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks! When things settle down, i think im going to paint it!

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  6. Old Fashioned GalDecember 17, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I need a kitty condo! And a trip to Corning, NY!

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  7. ColibriNBDecember 17, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Wow Wow Wow - what a collection - I'm so envious of your pink scrolls - can't believe you have two!
    I have the turquoise scroll #443, but would love to find some scroll in pink. Maybe one day ...
    :)
    C

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    1. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 3:15 PM

      Ah I know, lucky :) but I did pay antique prices not thrift. I have the turquoise scroll 443 too. Did they make the spacesavers in turquoise scroll too like the pink? I want, and would be willing to trade for that!! Hope u find yours soon :)

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    2. ColibriNBJanuary 2, 2013 at 4:00 PM

      I believe the only turquoise scroll ever made is the 443 - it was made as a promotional item in 1959 and came with a lid and holder (which I don't have). When I found it and before I knew any better, I dreamt about finding a bunch of Pyrex pieces with turquoise scroll. Oh well, now I dream of pink!
      :)

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  8. SusieQTDecember 22, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Was the shop you went to in downtown Corning? I haven't been there this year at all, but I don't remember seeing much Pyrex in the shops there last year. Would love to make the trip over there for the Pyrex, though!

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