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Simplyput said:
From the flea market yesterday:

Arcadia duffle yellow $5.

Williams and Sonoma set of 4 cloth napkins. The vendor thought the sticker from ws was for all of them not realizing it was a set $2

Two fur stoles. I think they are fox. The black/silver has the head and feet. The crystal fox is very long with tails on both ends. Earlier in the morning the vendor wanted $300 for both when I came back after a couple of hours it was $100. The crystal says, " Bloomingdale's Maximillion"

So upset today, this lady who taught me everything I know about jewelry died about a year ago. I hadn't seen her in a couple of years because of Covid and my job. I can't believe she is dead. She was from Russia and had impeccable taste and style. very classy. ❤ I found out because her life companion was selling her stuff to make ends meet. She could look at something and tell if it was 14k or 925 without seeing markings.

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So sorry to hear of your loss, you can meet such wonderful people while thrifting.
 
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#13,337
Simplyput said:
From the flea market yesterday:

Arcadia duffle yellow $5.

Williams and Sonoma set of 4 cloth napkins. The vendor thought the sticker from ws was for all of them not realizing it was a set $2

Two fur stoles. I think they are fox. The black/silver has the head and feet. The crystal fox is very long with tails on both ends. Earlier in the morning the vendor wanted $300 for both when I came back after a couple of hours it was $100. The crystal says, " Bloomingdale's Maximillion"

So upset today, this lady who taught me everything I know about jewelry died about a year ago. I hadn't seen her in a couple of years because of Covid and my job. I can't believe she is dead. She was from Russia and had impeccable taste and style. very classy. ❤ I found out because her life companion was selling her stuff to make ends meet. She could look at something and tell if it was 14k or 925 without seeing markings.

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Oh noooo, soooo sorry to hear that! :(
 
#13,339
plastic-fish said:
I agree with @whateve. Better to wear an item and give it more life than to trash it. My problem is all vintage furs have shorter arms and the cuffs always sit just too short for my liking. But that doesn't keep me from trying them on hoping one day I'll find one that will comfort me through my Canadian winters...
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Most vintage furs were designed with bracelet length sleeves to allow the wearer to show off her jewellery and gloves it’s the reason why many furs and even some jackets and coats from the 40’s 50’s and 60’s are at that awkward sleeve length. It also meant that the jewellery wouldn’t rub on the fur or lining causing it to wear down.
 
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jamamcg said:
Most vintage furs were designed with bracelet length sleeves to allow the wearer to show off her jewellery and gloves it’s the reason why many furs and even some jackets and coats from the 40’s 50’s and 60’s are at that awkward sleeve length. It also meant that the jewellery wouldn’t rub on the fur or lining causing it to wear down.
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Oh my goodness, I never even considered that! Makes complete sense! I've thought I have strangely longer arms and different proportions than those back in the 40s and 50s, lol... Thanks for the information, really makes sense. If I ever find one that I like, longer gloves will help because for me, in Canada, I want the warmth. Awesome info, thanks!!!
 
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plastic-fish said:
Oh my goodness, I never even considered that! Makes complete sense! I've thought I have strangely longer arms and different proportions than those back in the 40s and 50s, lol... Thanks for the information, really makes sense. If I ever find one that I like, longer gloves will help because for me, in Canada, I want the warmth. Awesome info, thanks!!!
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No problem at all. I love my vintage fashion so I just try to absorb as much information as I can. Hopefully you manage to find a great fur and some spectacular long gloves to go with it.
 
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Tomsmom said:
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Thank you so much dear friend. I think it is like a $2000 plus piece. I have never seen anything like it. At the flea market, I have seen full size store display vendor cases like Pandora. I estimate something like this at the flea market would have cost several hundred dollars.

There were some chairs out there, but I couldn't use them. The only money I spend at the free place is the gasoline in my car.
 
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Lake Effect said:
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So I had a thrift store and flea market outing yesterday. Blue Nordic dishes, sturdy set of folding shelves, vintage Coach Multi Zip bag and small pouch with key chain for a total of $24! :biggrin: The shelves have been cleaned up and are in place my front door.
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All I see with those shelves is storage for Coach bags....love the multi sip..is it larger than the carnival bag?
 
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