Our Hopeful Home: Thrill of the Hunt #57

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.

vintage jumping deer planter retro pottery

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.

This was, by far, the coolest find from the barn sale: 1940's - 1950's Sonette Salt & Pepper "dispensers."

Sonette salt pepper shaker dispenser original box

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.

The original instructions are priceless.

Sonette salt pepper shaker dispenser retro art deco

Sonette salt pepper shaker dispenser filling instructions

Sonette salt pepper shaker dispenser retro kitsch art deco

Sonette salt pepper shaker dispenser skyscraper art deco

I was intrigued to learn that they were manufactured in a local town not too far from here, about 30 miles away. Sonette salt and pepper dispensers are SOLD.

Now on to some Salvation Army finds. This is a lovely sugar bowl with lid.

Now on to some Salvation Army finds. This is a lovely sugar bowl with lid. I was drawn to it due to its intricate and delicate detail, as well as the gold embellishment.

C.T. Germany lidded floral sugar bowl makers mark 1887

The maker's mark says C.T. Germany. This stands for Carl Tielsch. Based on my research I believe it was manufactured between 1887 and 1895. It amazes me that it is still in such pristine condition. Could it really be 130 years old?

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!