Years ago I bought my neighbors' s&p collection
I put a set in my booth recently, and she bought them back.
I tried to just give them to her, but she wouldn't hear of it.
waddirum
(991 posts)blm
(113,817 posts)Marthe48
(18,992 posts)n/t
KS Toronado
(19,565 posts)That or she found out they were worth a couple million bucks.
She said she wanted them because they are Tupperware. She broke one of the glass shakers she was using.
Tupperware leaves out the couple million bucks.
Marthe48
(18,992 posts)I put $5 on the set after I saw that. Downsizing.
We saw a collection sell at auction for over $700.00. That was 20 years ago. My husband and I were astonished. Someone sitting near us explained that there was a woodman and axe (?) set that was worth about $800.00 by itself. Spirited and memorable bidding war
kimbutgar
(23,254 posts)I wouldnt sell them unless I was totally broke. They make me smile and they are so much fun to collect!
Marthe48
(18,992 posts)It is ceramic, maybe Holt Howard. A black haired lady sitting in a rocker. She is the salt and the rocker is the pepper. Unused, no damage. I was tempted to keep others, but I'm trying to downsize The collection was her grandmother's. My neighbor kept them a long time, then realized that no one in the family wanted them. There are about 300 sets.
How many sets do you have?
kimbutgar
(23,254 posts)I keep the Christmas and Halloween ones put away because Im running out of room. I substitute teach and show the kids a few sets if they do their work! Its a great bribe! I was out with my husband one day and this kid ran up to me and asked me if I had any salt and pepper shakers on me. Her parents said she loved seeing them! Sometimes I dont break them out unless Im asked in the higher grades. A teacher gave me the other a toaster with two pieces of toast on them salt and pepper shakers. And the other day I brought Peter cottontail rabbit with a watering can.
I try to restrain myself buying them. And whenever I traveled overseas I brought some interesting ones!
Marthe48
(18,992 posts)I went through this collection when I bought it, I took a few sets of Thanksgiving and holiday sets out. About 15 years ago, I bought a ceramic nodder set at Dollar Tree, Santa's boots nodding on the chimney. I collect Santas, and I loved the humor.
It is really nice to hear that the kids like your sets so much. Maybe get some of them interested in collecting as a hobby.
Vinca
(51,029 posts)in my booth had come from her Grandma's house and that I had stolen it. I wasn't there, so I don't know what she was claiming I swiped. Turned out she was a whackadoodle and the police were happy to escort her out. I like your story better.
Marthe48
(18,992 posts)There's a good bet there's another one out there And googling or eBay is the place to find it! lol
Trueblue1968
(18,112 posts)one of the spoons is from the mid 1800's
Marthe48
(18,992 posts)I collected them over the years. I think I have some of the little glass spoons. Do you know who made yours, or what pattern they are?
Trueblue1968
(18,112 posts)Marthe48
(18,992 posts)If you know of any glass companies in your area, that's always a good place to start.