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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Estate Sale Treasures



Last Saturday a dear friend called to ask if I had been to the fabulous estate sale that was just 4 blocks from my home. I am so grateful that she did this. I had totally failed to look at estatefinder.com and therefore knew nothing of one of Portland's best estate dealers being so close by. Well, I went in on Sunday, and typical of the last day of an estate sale in this area, anything under $50.00 is now half priced.

See the four beauties I scored! I am in heaven. And, I don't even collect china heads or porcelains, but when one finds them at very low prices, they do become members of my household.

The only thing I need now is either a better camera or a lesson in photography. I just couldn't get these new ladies photographed as I would have liked.

10 comments:

  1. OMG...I just love the flat top..! That dates back to the Civil War. I have one too. Chinas are wonderful! Eventually I'll do a post on them, but there are so many different styles..It will take several post just to scratch the surface. Great find Catherine! I'm so happy for you!
    Hugs
    Marta

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  2. What luck!! It is so much fun to find great bargains of items you love.

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  3. wow! fantastic finds! I cant believe they were still there for half price. I need to go to these more often....

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  4. Well, Heather, they were still there at half price, because there were about 100 dolls, and most of them were bid only. I scored! Many dolls remained unsold. Would that I might have bid on them, but alas...

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  5. Wow, wow, wow! They are wonderful! So happy they have found a new home with you. I think your photos are lovely. The dolls are dressed so beautifully! What a lovely group-- Great finds.

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  6. Oh, my! What a good friend, and delightful antique dolls. :-)

    Dixie

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  7. Oh Christine..They are absolutely gorgeous! How fortunate to be able to find such lovelies...

    Have a wonderful Easter with your family!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  8. And you didn't take me with you??!!!
    They are all so beautiful, but the one in green is after my heart!

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  9. Wow! You did score!! Good for you...and for the dollies who now have a new home! Happy Easter!

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  10. HiChristine,
    I am a sap for a good old China head doll. I just love them!!!! What a most WONDERFUL feeling it must have felt when you got these BEAUTIES!!!
    HUGS!!
    Julie

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