Brimfield Antiques Show, September 2019: Carnival Rides & Candlesticks

September means hurricane season, even in New England. Fortunately, we were spared from any severe winds and drenching rains, so this visit to the Brimfield Antiques Show went off without a hitch.

This time we ventured further afield than usual, exploring more of the outer dealers that we haven't visited for quite some time. It was almost like brand new territory, and the treasures I unearthed were fun and interesting, as always.

My first find was a black leather belt with silver buffalo nickels interspersed on the uniquely stitched outside.

For some reason, it looks brown in the photo, maybe because I shot it on a charcoal grey chair? In real life it is definitely black. Serendipitously, I already had the buffalo head belt buckle from the 1970s, so it complements this piece quite easily. This was a nice bargain at just $10.

The inside label says, "HANDMADE, Colorado Leather Goods, Colorado Springs."

My next bargain was a metal waste basket (just $6), probably from the 1970s, that is now in my bedroom in my "orange corner." I especially like the orange coral color, and the trellis and grapes pattern in black with purple accents. The back is solid orange with no design. The bottom of the piece has an embossed circle that says, "J.L. Clark, Rockford, Ill., USA. The yellow price sticker inside says, "$1.27."

One man's trash is this man's new vintage waste basket.

It's never too early to dream about Christmas, and sure enough, I encountered a few little finds to add to my display this year.

I found this group of children's Christmas 45rpm records for $1 each. I especially like the colorful sleeve graphics. I think I might prop these underneath my aluminum Christmas tree come December.

All five record sleeves have the same back. Three are copyrighted 1961 and two are 1959.

I also scooped up these snowman chimes out of a plastic bin of Christmas decorations – for just $2. They're probably from the 1960s or 1970s, in the original box. I'm planning to give these as a gift, though their tacky charm might only appeal to me, so I may end up keeping them.

My other cool find of the day was this wrought iron floor candlestick with a painted white distressed finish. I can't tell if the paint is recent or not, because the distressing looks too even and strategic to be that old, though the dealer told me it was very "old." In any case, I love the detailed curves of the piece, and it was just $30. It's a great space saver at 26" tall by 7" wide at its widest point.

The top will fit one pillar candle. I currently have it displayed in one corner of my hallway.

The elaborate base has an acorn finial in the center, and the piece stands evenly on three little round feet.

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Every Brimfield show has its share of unusual oversized items, and I encountered quite a few this time, including a carnival kiddie Ferris Wheel.

And a "Step right up" circus bike...

And this cool sign, which once had light bulbs on portions of the front...

For your thoughts...

Hope I didn't get too lost in nostalgia.
Until next year's Brimfield shows, it's time to...