You Put That Bowl WHERE?

Want to check out a virtual flea market?  It's The Never Ending Cyber Highway Yard Sale.
It's at The Fairfield House blog -- another NJ blog -- and you can list, browse, or buy.

As for me . . .

Not every trip to Goodwill is a major thrifting triumph.

Sometimes, it's just one simple thing that catches your eye.

On Wednesday, I wasn't able to go to the one-day-in-the-summer-we-are-open-sale at what might be the very best thrift shop in New Jersey.  Instead, I had to take my Dad to the doctor, and after that he wanted to go for pizza (he is 90 going on 17).

That left no time to race 40 minutes south to the thrift shop; I'll have to wait till their September opening.  My consolation prize was a trip to Goodwill with Howard.  He mostly ambled around wondering what all the fuss is about.

I found one thing.  Half-price. This:

It looks like a big silverplated Revere bowl.  Because that's what it is.

It's destined to be filled with Roasted Brussels Sprouts at Thanksgiving, lucky devil.

I'd like to be filled with Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Measures almost 11-inches across, almost 6-inches high, from Taunton Silversmiths.

It's a bit tarnished, but we can take care of that.

Flip it over, and looky here. . .

What the heck? Is this how Revere bowls are hooked up to wood bases when they are given as trophies?
Is there a screw in the base, and the bowl twirls on, and can then be taken off for engraving?

Disclaimer: Today's photos were taken by Husband Howard,

who clearly was getting tired of the "Can you take that shot again?" requests.

When I asked him to take some shots of the bowl in different settings, here is what I got:

. . . and then . . .

Now don't miss what is on the photographer's head . . . .

 I think I need to get new batteries for my own camera.

Anyway, also at Goodwill -- Howard found a cute little demilune table for $15,

but I am not sure about it; it's slightly rickety and

I like to buy furniture that is in good sturdy shape.  It's easier that way.

I also found a big white speckled rooster cookie jar.  And I resisted.  Aren't you proud of me?

Linky parties today, below. . . click on the titles to visit.  -- Cass 

Leigh at Tales From Bloggeritaville
hosts
Thrifty Thursday. 

She's featuring a nifty seaside tabletop.

Suzanne, of Coloradolady,
is taking a blogging break but
still is hosting Vintage Thingies Thursday.

P.S.  Howard has a pointy head, and he says he had a heck of a time keeping
that round bowl perched up there long enough to snap a picture.  Now that is dedication.