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Thursday, September 13, 2012

And In This Box . . .



I've only recently started taking chances
on buying box lots at auctions.
I mostly check them out first.

At an auction two weeks ago, Howard and I
paid a small amount ("One money!  One money!")
for a box with some random china.
I wanted it for the 8 bright red, tiny Japanese cups and saucers inside.
They're destined for my dining room Christmas tree.


I noticed a white platter when I glanced in this box
during the auction preview time, but didn't realize this
was what I would pull out from the box when I got it home:

A gorgeous platter, glossy pure white, no chips or cracks,
but with most of its gold leaf edge worn off from use.

Nice deep shape.  Perfect for grapes, or just on its own.

Turning it over . . . this: 

 The crossed sword mark.  Meissen.
Score.

I like it 'cause it's pretty, but I also like it because it's Meissen.
I'm shallow that way. 


Also in the box, a leaf-shaped platter.  In perfect condition.

On its shapely backside, it's marked Stangl.
Made in Trenton, USA.  Because as we all know . . . .

Stangl Pottery began life in Flemington, New Jersey,
but eventually took over a larger facility in Trenton.
Trenton is our state capital, and even served
as the capital city of the young United States of America in 1784.


It was also home to many potteries and china manufacturers,
ranging from Lenox to American Standard.
Think toilets.  Yes, they are china, too.
But even I don't collect them.


Nice detail.
I see this platter in a cottage or Arts-and-Crafts style home.
Maybe on an oak sideboard.  It has that great rustic, organic look.
Good ol' Jersey clay.

And that's about it for today.
No, that is it for today.
I'm trying to make some sense of my dining room,
which is hosting the remnants of daughter Anne's office at Rutgers,
and also an overflow of small furniture pieces
waiting to find room in my antiques booth.

It ain't purty.  Wish me luck.  -- Cass



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20 comments:

  1. WOW!!! What a score! I love it when that happens! Last night, I was doing a little research on an aluminum vintage juicer that I found in a box of auction "junk". Goes for $25-50 on Ebay! Shoot! I was going to mark it $12!

    Love surprises like that! :)

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  2. You did good!
    I was at any auction years ago and they were auctioning off boxes that had been left in a storage unit. One man seemed to know there was something special in one. Long story short - he got it for cheap and turned out it was full of pre WWII hummels.

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  3. Beautifully kept home! Many times I go to take a picture of my house and the hose is all twisted or there is a big spot of dead grass... Best wishes for a nice weekend. Linda

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  4. I love Stangl and have long been tempted to purchase a few pieces. Just love American made pottery.

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  5. Nice finds. And I can't wait to see those little cups and saucers.

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  6. What wonderful finds! Each so very lovely.

    Happy VTT!

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  7. Great score, Cass! The Meissen dish is beautiful! Very simple and elegant! Hope all is going well with your booth!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. I want everything in that box girl LOL love the white piece

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  9. OOOH OOOH OOOH WOULD YOU CONSIDER SELLING THE LEAF, IE. IS IT DESTINED FOR YOUR BOOTH?
    WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ANOTHER PIECE OF STANGL (ALL I HAVE IS A SMALL PITCHER THAT I BOUGHT MY GRANDMOTHER @ THE OUTLET IN FLEMINGTON, THAT HAS SINCE RETURNED TO ME)
    I GREW UP IN GOOL OL' JERSEY BUT NOW LIVE IN A "VERNACULAR" ENGLISH COTTAGE IN PASADENA...
    WE USED TO MAKE A DAY TRIP TO THE OUTLET EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE--I THINK THERE WAS A VILLAGER OUTLET NEAR THERE TOO (OR I MAY BE CONFUSED, IT'S BEEN OVER 40 YEARS ;-)

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    1. Hi Nancy -- my Los Angeles daughter lived in Pasadena until she got married last year -- I love cruising the streets in and around "bungalow heaven" there, ogling houses and cottages.

      The Stangl leaf is for sale in my antiques booth -- I would have to check on the price I put on it, but I try and price on the low side. If you wish, I can check and if it is not sold I will let you know. But I can't reach you privately -- no email or blog address for you.

      Stangl is available around here, as you would expect.
      How nice to hear from another "jersey girl," although I have to confess I grew up across the Hudson in New York!

      Cass

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    2. HOW FUN! I ACTUALLY LIVE IN "HISTORIC HIGHLANDS" WHICH IS THE NEIGHBORHOOD DIRECTLY NORTH OF BUNGALOW HEAVEN & ALSO A LANDMARK DISTRICT ;-)HOW DO I CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY, THEN, ONCE YOU REMEMBER WHAT PRICE YOU CHOSE? OR WILL CHANGING MY PROFILE HELP?

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    3. Hi Nancy!
      You can email me at < thatoldhouseblog@gmail.com > and we can "talk" directly then.

      But I'm leaving Saturday morning for our beach house, and won't be back in New Jersey until Monday noontime (about). We don't have internet access at the beach house, but I will have the antiques mall put the plate on "hold" if it is still available. There's no obligation for you to purchase it, it will just keep it in reserve for you should you decide you want it.
      Next time we're in CA, I'll make sure to check out Historic Highlands. I love Pasadena!
      Have a wonderful weekend,
      Cass

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  10. Great finds in that box! I can't wait to see your little red cups/dishes at Christmas time. Love the leaf and see that Nancy just above me loves it, too. I hope she gets it if you decide to sell it!;>) Blessings- xo Diana

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  11. Love your surprise finds in the box. That leaf is pretty nifty. Love the coloring in it.

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  12. What great finds!!!! That is one handsome platter and the leaf is pretty too! See you soon!

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  13. I think you found some fabulous treasures. The Meissen is beautiful.

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  14. That must have been some auction to have a Meissen platter in a box lot. It's lovely!

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    1. Hi Connie! This auction was from two estates in Hunterdon County -- prominent families. The things were really amazing. Believe me, even in Hunterdon County, it's not all that common to find Meissen in a box lot.

      But I hope to find it again!
      Cass

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  15. How fun is that? Buying a box lot with such great finds in it? Love that fancy white tray! That would look gorgeous right here at my house. (hint!hint!) lol
    Have a great weekend! Gina

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  16. Those are great! Thanx for coming to THT!

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