After a year-plus absence due to the pandemic, the Brimfield Antiques Show finally returned this July. Friday the 16th was a steamy summer day, but it was great to be back roaming the fields for vintage treasures. There was a good-sized crowd, but it wasn't overwhelming, and I managed to discover a few fun finds to bring home with me.
My first treasure of the day was this Italian glass genie bottle in a beautiful blue turquoise color for $20. It has grapes and cherries on the sides with a tall hobnail stopper to complete its magical shape. The stopper has a very small chip on the tip, which is hardly noticeable.
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| This side features grapes. |
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| This side features cherries. |
This bottle brings my genie bottle collection total to four. I already have a matching pair of two amber bottles with a grape design in my living room, and another Empoli amber bottle with a waves design, which is on top of a console in my bedroom.
I have recently seen bottles like this listed on auction websites for $85 and more, plus shipping, so this was a bargain.
My unusual find of the day, picked up on a whim for $30, was this Schrafft's candy metal store display rack.
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| "Can you imagine anyone speaking French to the counter man...at Schrafft's?" - Gloria from Auntie Mame. |
I did a bit of online research and discovered Schrafft's was founded in Boston in 1861, based in Sullivan Square, Charlestown, and was once the largest candy factory in the world according to the New England Historical Society. Later, a Schrafft's restaurant chain was formed with at least one famous location in NYC.
I decided to place this piece in my office/guest room. I also found the ombre tri-tone Christmas ornaments at Brimfield for $1 each.
I experimented with different display options, but I even like the vintage character of the piece on its own.
I also read online that in the film, Breakfast At Tiffany's, in the famous scene where Holly Golightly is standing on 5th Avenue in front of the Tiffany's window, she's holding a cup of coffee and danish from Schrafft's. Truly iconic.
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Here are a few interesting visuals from the day that caught my eye...
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| Nifty 1950s table. Love the two-tone top! |
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| Cartoon cutout perhaps of Betty from The Archies? |
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| I can see clearly now...this dealer has enough glasses to host a large banquet. |
See you in September!
