r/vintage

A booklet I found on a flea market not that long ago, representing the Sovietunion at the first Soviet Industrial Exhibition in London, July 1961. It came with a letter to those visiting the exhibition, from the chairman of councils of ministers, N. Khrushchov.

I'm not sure if that booklet is rare, but I'm really happy I found it! It's really interesting to read through, the pictures are beautiful and I love the aestethic of the cover!

Two things were written by the person who owned this booklet, in german: 'Exhibition in London' and 'London, 15. VII. 1961.' (the sticker was from the flea market and I can't get it off without ruining the cover, it *hurts*)

We just moved to a new house and as we’re the only one in the family with room for it now, it came out of storage to come live in our dining room. I’m absolutely in love with the handles. Halfway between art nouveau and art deco. I cannot wait to give this beauty the love it deserves.

Almost all bottled in Raleigh, NC where I live. I can't believe I got an actual bucket full of these.

Recently, I have been helping my Grandparents clean up their garage, attic, and basement throughout the month. During this last weekend, we were doing some final work when I just happened to mention I collect vintage items. My Grandpa hastily went over to a pile of boxes and pulled out one stuffed with newspaper. He asked if I would be interested in these. My answer: Of Course!

I dug this out of a dumpster. Love it!

Bought the 1940s stoneware rum jug at an antique shop about a year ago. Today I found this darling little Mexican bud vase to go with it for $3 at an independent thrift shop. 💙 In the morning I’ll walk around my hacienda to gather more feathers to put in it. 🪶

having a difficult time finding others like it. hefty, not magnetic. can’t wait to light ‘er up!

I found a whole fishbowl of vintage matchbooks tucked away at the back of a store.

I got this book for a dollar at a local estate sale. It was the last day, and they just wanted stuff gone. I found it intriguing before I knew that someone in this family was related to Shirley Temple. The estate sale lady told me that. Just wanted to share it somewhere it might be appreciated 🧡

I snagged this at a thrift store today.... and it still works 😍

Found this huge paper poster with wood ”sticks” on top and bottom at a thrift store for about 15€. Im guessing 1970s but can be newer.

About 50cm x 100cm, printed in Stockholm Sweden.

The reaction to my matchbook post yesterday was (generally) really positive, so here's another.

I want to stay at this hotel!

Some of them clearly have spices left in them — and yes I am a coward, and no I will not eat it ;)

This thing is about 5 feet tall and weighs over 40lbs. Found a pair of them in excellent condition!

Found this handsome vintage owl doll made by the London Owl Company and sold in Abercrombie and Fitch in the 1960s-1970s for 7 bucks at the flea market, he sells for 250-500 too. I just cannot get over him 🥹

I recently went through my grandmothers old things, and found so many treasures and historical items. I wanted to share this first. Most of the men in my family during the early to mid 1900s were in the wars.