Since I didn't get to share my entire barn sale haul with you in Thrill of the Hunt #56, today I thought I'd share the rest of my vintage finds from that sale, plus a few other recent thrift store finds as well.



This mid-century glazed ceramic deer planter called out to me so I just had to bring her home. It reminded me of some McCoy pottery I've seen over the years, although it's not McCoy.


 No maker's mark, but a kitschy find for sure.


Vintage deer seem to be pretty popular these days.



The eyes reminded me a bit of the pink deer planter I picked up there as well.


But overall I do like it, as I've been enamored of deer tchotchkes for quite some time. I can see it used as a planter for air plants or real plants, or even as a pencil holder or kitchen utensil holder. The Leaping Deer With Calla Lily Ceramic Pottery Planter is AVAILABLE.


I think these are mid century modern/art deco at its best.

What's really cool about them (besides their awesome color) is that the design on them makes them look like skyscrapers.









I was intrigued to learn that they were manufactured in a local town not too far from here, about 30 miles away. These will make an awesome addition to my salt and pepper shaker collection!






Finally, I have a Hall 10-inch oyster plate. The Hall China Company is based out of Liverpool, Ohio and has been in business since 1903. They claim to be the world's largest manufacturer of specialty dinnerware. Ironically, I do NOT like oysters. That gives me an idea.....perhaps this plate could be used as a condiment plate, crudite' serving plate or even a jewelry storage tray! It's very heavy.


I think I'd have to say that an oyster plate is, indeed, specialty dinnerware. I'm guessing these plates were made as restaurantware, although I don't know when this one would have been made. I've seen the same one listed on etsy and ebay as "vintage" but I'm not quite sure just how they figured that out.



I paid all of $1.97 for it. I saw one like it appraised on a china website for $50.  I do know that other companies make them as well, and some are quite valuable! If any of you are familiar with the Hall China Company's vintage ware, let me know!