Flea market Finds

[Herr Döktor]

Went off to a town that I don't usually frequent for my lunch today, and in the first Charity shop, I found this:

A very good tweed three-piece suit, in my exact size.

And

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ANOTHER tweed three-piece, bloody marvellous!

And in another Charity shop, I found a large album of 78 RPM records, to go with my wind-up gramophone.

[Arvis]

Went off to a town that I don't usually frequent for my lunch today, and in the first Charity shop, I found this:

A very good tweed three-piece suit, in my exact size.

And

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ANOTHER tweed three-piece, bloody marvellous!

And in another Charity shop, I found a large album of 78 RPM records, to go with my wind-up gramophone.

 Ya know?

For a moment there I thought you had "found yourself"!

[Drew P]

Wouldn't that be disappointing-to find it at a charity shop

Awesome finds Herr Doktor! Wish I could be so lucky

[Herr Döktor]

Actually, I do find myself in a charity shop- between three and six times a day!

[D.Oakes]

Actually, I do find myself in a charity shop- between three and six times a day!

And I thought I was bad with 3-4 times a week....

Amazing suits.

[maduncle]

I am so used to seeing Herr Doctor dressed up that when I looked at the first photo I thought he had found himself a rather nice little light switch.

[D.Oakes]

RUN TO YOUR NEAREST THRIFT OR CHARITY SHOP BEFORE THE LUCK RUNS OUT!!!!!! 

Pants are included but as I am already late on an errand I had to dress quickly.



I got done paying my electric bill and was waiting for my bank to open.  On a whim I ran into the thrift store.  There is usually not much of interest to me as they never have vests.  I saw this on the rack and took a huge gamble and did not even try it on because I didn't really have the time.  (yet somehow I have the time to do this)  It fits perfect!  So yes, Herr Doktor may have started us on a nice lucky streak.  Let us hope it lasts. 

[Drew P]

Alright ...I didn't mean it that way.

[D.Oakes]

Alright ...I didn't mean it that way.

Your statement may have summoned something....In another period you would have been burned at the stake.   

[TVC15]

Alright ...I didn't mean it that way.

Your statement may have summoned something....In another period you would have been burned at the stake.   

Or a good 'water dunking'.

[Drew P]

Ok,I was meaning that someone would of thought of you poorly and left you in the collection box-a 'second-hand' you.

I love a charity shop,thrift store,antique store,etc.-I'm in one when ever I get the chance or,at least,whenever the Mrs. is busy

Oh,and I do like a good steak and I only drink water ...well,mostly water.

[D.Oakes]

Ok,I was meaning that someone would of thought of you poorly and left you in the collection box-a 'second-hand' you.

I love a charity shop,thrift store,antique store,etc.-I'm in one when ever I get the chance or,at least,whenever the Mrs. is busy

Oh,and I do like a good steak and I only drink water ...well,mostly water.

The French style of drinking absinthe is mostly water.    

It fits so well I think either way you may have triggered something.  Now if this rain can clear up tomorrow when I go over to pick up my bike, I am stopping by an antique mall.  Perhaps it will continue and I will find myself there as well. 

[greensteam]

It was a real eye-opener to me visiting USA for the first time, in August, to find not only Thrift Shops which were like our charity shops but bigger and junkier (that's a compliment by the way) but also the posher "Consignment" shops of which I had previously never heard and which resembled the "Dress Agencies" of my youth. I think the latter in the UK died out about 30 years ago.

The american thrift shops were brilliant fun during our hols - we all bought loads of stuff.

[SteamLove.com]

I found a couple of neat items today while I was out. Here is a picture of them.^^

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www.SteamLove.com

[barb dwyer]

LMAO MadUncle-

I'm only now seeing this:

I am so used to seeing Herr Doctor dressed up that when I looked at the first photo I thought he had found himself a rather nice little light switch.

*wishing _I_ had said that*


Had to go to the Goodwill today
to gather makeup for the Homecoming float-

and ran across this little dealie:

I am again apologizing for the crappy phone camera -

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the barrel for my weapon!!!!

And it shall have the weight I wanted as well.
(the barrel is 8") for scale

I have no further ideas  (yet)
I only took one glance and said -
 
"hey! there's the barrel for my steamgun!"

My friend was like, "wha?"

SO - three bucks well spent this day!!!

[maduncle]

LMAO MadUncle-

I'm only now seeing this:

I am so used to seeing Herr Doctor dressed up that when I looked at the first photo I thought he had found himself a rather nice little light switch.

*wishing _I_ had said that*

... you will.

[SteamLove.com]

Found a whole bag of old detailed door hardware today! Yet another picture on my Blog......^^

[Britishsteampunkworks]

Hi, this is my very first post on here and I thought I'd show you what I found a few years back in an old junk shop in Nottingham for £15, I just love it..............For darning socks believe it or not!

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My favourite gadget by Britishsteampunkworks, on Flickr[/url]

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Gadget Patent by Britishsteampunkworks, on Flickr[/url]

[Dr Insidious T BoneHammer]

Looks like it could be used as a really fancy nut cracker also!

[Dave Leppo]

BRASS SCREEN!

I finally was able to convince the shop manager at work to let me take a 1'X1.5' piece of the brass screen.  I found this roll of screen under a table about a week ago.  No one knew what it was for (it wasn't for anything); and with perseverance, bribes, and blackmail, persuaded the shop nanny to let me have some of it.  He really doesn't need it for anything; he just didn't want me to have it. It’s about like window screen, only brass.
What can I make from Brass screen? (I’m sure to come up with ideas, but you can make suggestions, anyhow).

[Cubinoid]

BRASS SCREEN!

I finally was able to convince the shop manager at work to let me take a 1'X1.5' piece of the brass screen.  I found this roll of screen under a table about a week ago.  No one knew what it was for (it wasn't for anything); and with perseverance, bribes, and blackmail, persuaded the shop nanny to let me have some of it.  He really doesn't need it for anything; he just didn't want me to have it. It’s about like window screen, only brass.
What can I make from Brass screen? (I’m sure to come up with ideas, but you can make suggestions, anyhow).

A photo would be useful, if you can manage one.

[Madame Curatrix]

Although my plans to attend a local Steampunk event today fell through, I did manage to nip on out to the local flea market and found a great deal on a smashing addition to my costuming hoard to compensate:

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Yeah, steel armor breastplate!

Now, I just need to polish it up and pierce new holes in the straps (I'm short and not quite as broad as the person it was made for).

[barb dwyer]

 

[D.Oakes]

Madame Curatrix, where on Earth did you find that lovely thing? 

[Dr Insidious T BoneHammer]

Found this under what used to be a milk house on the family farm.