Random Acts of Thrifting

[SeSo_Says_So]

What a day I had,  fellow Thriftshoppers!

Went out to look and explore.
Nothing less, nothing more.
And what I found,
Perhaps might astound...

Royal Bayreuth Candlestick holder! Signed with the blue crest! 

It was 2 bucks! I checked on the net (Kovels) and it read, "Royal Bayreuth signed Elk candlestick holder, 1995, $675" Do you think it's possible? Any ideas out there? Even if it's worth only $75, or even 7.50, it's still great.

And then, "The Lonely Bull":


Signed and dated on the bottom by the artist. He's from 1969. He's also anatomically correct .   

Forgot to mention, he's a decanter. There's the top on his back. I don't think he's ever been used. The artist is Eric Olsen. Could he have had a liquor in him, do ya think?

Spacecadet found a Lena Horne album from 1956, which was recorded live at the Empire Room at the Waldorf Astoria (which I've been to, but not in 1956 )

What do you guys think? I'm in vintage heaven!

[genuineimitation]

YEOW!

i would have passed it all by seso.. you are the thrifting megagoddess!

[SeSo_Says_So]

YEOW!

i would have passed it all by seso.. you are the thrifting megagoddess!

Wow! I am humbled by your compliment. (But then, I am in very good company on this site )  Thanks ((((blushing)))) I had spent about an hour in the thrift just looking at things and couldn't find anything that was "worthy" Something told me to go back to the "chatcki" (seriously sp) area before I left, and found these within minutes. I guess the employees were putting stuff out.

This was my big weekend event, lol. Yesterday hubby and I spent the entire day doing house stuff (groan). It never seems to end. But my house loves the attention

 

[valleythriftshopper]

Kovel's is usually pretty accurate.  Actually, since it is a 1995 value it may be worth even more now.  I once found a 1930's Disney game that Kovel's had a mid-90's value of $40, but it sold for $120, because early Disney stuff is very popular.  If your candlestick is in mint condition, I'd cash in on it- you could have months of "free" thrifting!

[superiorgirl]

Gadzooks! What a find! Prices can change rapidly, so look for something more current on your elk....and keep it someplace safe! You've had thrifted blessings!!!

[mccoysnina]

What a day I had,  fellow Thriftshoppers!

Went out to look and explore.
Nothing less, nothing more.
And what I found,
Perhaps might astound...

Royal Bayreuth Candlestick holder! Signed with the blue crest! 

It was 2 bucks! I checked on the net (Kovels) and it read, "Royal Bayreuth signed Elk candlestick holder, 1995, $675" Do you think it's possible? Any ideas out there? Even if it's worth only $75, or even 7.50, it's still great.

And then, "The Lonely Bull":


Signed and dated on the bottom by the artist. He's from 1969. He's also anatomically correct .   

Forgot to mention, he's a decanter. There's the top on his back. I don't think he's ever been used. The artist is Eric Olsen. Could he have had a liquor in him, do ya think?

Spacecadet found a Lena Horne album from 1956, which was recorded live at the Empire Room at the Waldorf Astoria (which I've been to, but not in 1956 )

What do you guys think? I'm in vintage heaven!

http://www.coastalantiques.com/archives/august2004/ANTprized.html
Not exactly the same but similar and going for $475.  Sounds like you got some great finds.
Jeannie

[Other People s Junk]

WOW.  I love the elk candleholder!  And, yes, it's probably worth that much or more.  It's definately worth more than $2, that's for sure!  What a find!   

[oceangurl]

The Thrift Gods are smiling because Seso was smart and found a good home for their castoffs! lol! You done good girl! I have a similar bull, not the same, it isnt a decanter, more like a charging bull with its head up in the air and its two front legs out, and its in bright bright (are you ready for this?) ORANGE! Lol! I know its vintage because a elderly client gave it to me and he must have had it forever, very kitchy and unique! 

[SeSo_Says_So]

The Thrift Gods are smiling because Seso was smart and found a good home for their castoffs! lol! You done good girl! I have a similar bull, not the same, it isnt a decanter, more like a charging bull with its head up in the air and its two front legs out, and its in bright bright (are you ready for this?) ORANGE! Lol! I know its vintage because a elderly client gave it to me and he must have had it forever, very kitchy and unique! 

Merci, Madam!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, an Orange Bull! So Herb Alpert! I can hear "A Taste of Honey" as I write this. Is your bull anatomincally correct, though?  Huh? Huh?

You must keep it always, unless you don't, and when you don't you have to give him to MEMEME!

xo,
SeSo

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

Ha, it IS so Herb Alpert, isn't it? My gosh, THAT'S what it reminds me of.

That's hysterical.

[genuineimitation]

so inquiring minds want to know.. ARE you going to cash them out???

sounds like they are worth at least a couple of tanks of gas - think of all the driving about to thrift stores you could be doing!

[SeSo_Says_So]

so inquiring minds want to know.. ARE you going to cash them out???

sounds like they are worth at least a couple of tanks of gas - think of all the driving about to thrift stores you could be doing!

For now, they stay, genuineimitation. The bull has great sentimental value (don't laugh--it involves my mom and late brother ); the candle stick, while I love it--it's so heathen, so pagan, (I'm sure that wasn't the intent, lol) will most likely get sold in the next few months. What I want to do now is make sure it isn't a repro, which I'm about 95% sure it isn't. I'll keep y'all posted,

I have to go channel Herb now, TSR    

[genuineimitation]

i'll give you three bucks (pun??) for the candlestick

but only since you promised to keep the bull out of circulation..

GI

[SeSo_Says_So]

i'll give you three bucks (pun??) for the candlestick

but only since you promised to keep the bull out of circulation..

GI

You are sooooooooooooooooooo funny! Actually, that price is probably what the local antiques and "collectibles" dealers would offer me, after telling me that it's worth nothing, but they would be happy to take it off my hands.  Come to think of it, the locals would expect me to pay THEM $3 to take it off my hands, lol! Thanks for giving me a good chuckle, GI