This 19th-century zinc weathervane found at the Antiquites Brocante at Bastille was our fifth wedding anniversary present. We already had the tall zinc base, which once stood on the roof of a chateau - now the picture is complete! Both my husband and I have fond childhood memories of steam trains, so the moment I saw this weathervane, I knew it was coming home with me.
A decorative Madonna crown to add to my collection. Some stones are missing, but I think that adds to the charm. Too bad the remaining jewels aren't real!
A set of 19th-century candlesticks featuring heavy ameythst crystal drops shaped like bird's eggs.
An art nouveau pewter and wooden frame sparkles with opalescent stones, along with a faded sepia photo of an unknown French soldier. I also bought two small wooden easels from the Arts and Crafts period.
This early 20th-century doll's hat is fashioned of beautiful handmade lace, trimmed with a brown satin ribbon and millinery flower.
Another doll's hat in a 1920s design, covered with Alencon lace and wrapped with printed cotton ribbon.
This 18th-century silver Italian prayer ornament is now part of my collection of religious symbols.
I bought a complete alphabet of typeface letters, as well as this collage of letters and printers' symbols. I've already written about the rare lot of historical documents that I couldn't resist. Luckily, the next big brocante isn't until September! Hmmm, of course there is that teensy little brocante this summer at St. Sulpice. Want to join me?
I love that frame, too.
Posted by: tut-tut | 16 May 2007 at 17:13
Love the crown and the prayer ornament Tara!
Posted by: MyMelange | 16 May 2007 at 13:57
'scuse my ignorance, but what's a madonna crown?
Tara responds:
"Madonna crowns" are small decorative crowns worn by statues of the Virgin Mary, the Baby Jesus and various saints in religious processionals and in holy festivals throughout Europe.
Posted by: freefalling(Letitia) | 16 May 2007 at 12:19
The hats, the hats! If they were adult-size, I would wear them. Dreamy... St. Sulpice, I wish!
I'm going to be making travel arrangements later this week, I hope.
;)
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 16 May 2007 at 06:51
Such fun treasures, but once again, the typeface letters are my favorite!
Posted by: Willow Grace | 16 May 2007 at 05:49
I love that frame!!!
I am such an art nouveau whore.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 16 May 2007 at 05:39
Oh my word....what treasures...I would sure like to see your collection at home...it must be stunning!!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 16 May 2007 at 05:25
Just to say hello!!!
Wonderfull typography in the last picture :o)
Take you
Posted by: mauricio | 16 May 2007 at 02:45
I am speechless.............
Posted by: Di Overton | 15 May 2007 at 23:03
Such treasures, but I especially love those little dolls hats.
And yes please, I would love to join you at St. Sulpice!!
Posted by: niki | 15 May 2007 at 22:52