Friday, 11 February 2011

Do you know what this is?

Anyone know what this is? - It's about 8 ins square -


Presumably given away with a mag called Modern Home? - in 1929 -




I got it from a flea market, along with this lovely old 'Illuminated Scripture Text Book' -

Not in good condition, sadly - (?paraffin oil) -

But lovely inside -




And I've been playing with my blocks! -



Whilst having a cup of tea -



and thinking about restoring this old sewing box - I've started (after this photo) painting it, but it's not easy to paint!! -



Have a lovely weekend!
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23 comments:

  1. Unknown11 February 2011 at 11:07

    What a lovely work box, I have a couple similar and you have made me think about doing them up!

    I love the willow pattern thing - lovely x

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  2. Lilacs11 February 2011 at 11:25

    Gorgeous book, knew those blocks would look good..

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  3. Hesta Nesta11 February 2011 at 11:31

    Gorgeous finds, my hubby would love to know if the illuminated scripture text book is for sale please?? You find some gorgeous things.
    Jo xx

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  4. Vintage Tea Time11 February 2011 at 12:20

    Hi, Jo - yes, happy to sell the book - but it is in poor condition. The back has come off completely and many pages have the ?oil stain. I'll pop to your blog / see if I can email you.... Abby x

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  5. Hesta Nesta11 February 2011 at 12:23

    Hi Abby
    My email is hestanesta@hotmail.co.uk. Andy is a collector and loves illuminated manuscript books just for the work that goes into them. He doesn't mind the condition. Speak soon.
    Jo xx

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  6. Fran Hill11 February 2011 at 14:22

    Whenever I read your blog, it always makes me want to collECT things. But I never do, because I'm such a terrible thrower-away of stuff and completely ruthless.

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  7. Tracey11 February 2011 at 17:05

    Like Fran, you inspire me to collect too. That book is wonderful! xxx

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  8. Heidi11 February 2011 at 17:22

    Great items.....where to start your little booth is going to be a hit and hard to keep stocked with such wonderful items...you have an eye!!

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  9. ted and bunny12 February 2011 at 00:19

    hiya- I had one of those cloths once, and was told it was to go over the top of a pudding basin whilst steaming.
    Don't know if thats correct, but I rather liked the thought of it!

    Love the building blocks
    have a great weekend
    xx

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  10. The Cloth Shed12 February 2011 at 02:04

    What a fabulous book even though it is damaged and yes I have painted one of those baskets before....never again....too bloomin' fiddly!
    Julie x

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  11. vintage mum12 February 2011 at 02:55

    I have a dark wood box I'm going to do something with, but not paint :)
    the little cloth is lovely are you going to frame it ?
    cate x

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  12. Anonymous12 February 2011 at 03:21

    Great finds ... :0)

    Shirl x

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  13. French Nanny12 February 2011 at 04:46

    I think the willow plate would be great with some embroidery embellishing parts of the pattern and then framed...

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  14. Rosie12 February 2011 at 08:01

    When I saw your linen cloth I imagined it over a steamed suet puddding - as ted and bunny has mentioned. Lovely sewing box and book:)

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  15. Diane12 February 2011 at 11:01

    You do dind some lovely things! xx

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  16. Diane12 February 2011 at 11:01

    should say "find" xxx

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  17. Tiziana14 February 2011 at 00:31

    Fantastic finds, I love these kinds of books. And the cup is beautiful, too. Tiziana

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  18. Unknown14 February 2011 at 05:24

    Happy Valentines Day to My Lovely Bloggy Sweetheart! Love Annie ♥*:•.♥

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  19. ...Nina Nixon...14 February 2011 at 11:50

    A hankie?

    Love the old sewing box,

    Nina x

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  20. koralee14 February 2011 at 20:34

    Just came over to wish you a happy Valentine's Day my friend. oxxoxo

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  21. BadPenny15 February 2011 at 02:24

    ooh that book is a treasure. The linen not sure but is it the willow pattern ?

    Painting the sewing box does look fiddly & time consuming !

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  22. Vintage Tea Time15 February 2011 at 02:48

    Yes, the linen has a willow pattern on it. I doubt it's a hankie - too coarse. I like the idea of it being a pudding basin top! Forgot to ask mother-in-law at the weekend - must ask her next week. Finished paiting the sewing box now - it looks much better - labour of love though!

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  23. Lola Nova15 February 2011 at 10:15

    Look at all that gorgeous stuff! Yes, I think pudding basin top is the right way to go.
    I love that sewing box and am very impressed that you took on painting it!

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