Honestly, I do other things than go to flea markets. Really.
I may even share some of them with you one of these days. For instance, a bookbinding class at Otis College - one day/ NINE books! A journaling class with the amazingly talented Jennifer Joanou (and one of the absolutely nicest people in the universe). Getting rear-ended on my way home (now THAT was an adventure). A wine-tasting trip to Cambria. Seeing "The Music Man" on stage again after about 50 years.
But that's for later.
I know these are from clocks but have no idea of their purpose. But, you know they are spirals, so that's enough for me. Love the big clock face - it's about 4.5 inches in diameter.
Boxes, boxes, boxes. Love the cheese boxes and silverware trays for keeping projects organized in the studio. The middle box has a bit of a story.
I found it a few times over the past months and wanted it. But it was full of augers (as the sign says) and the vendor wanted to sell the whole thing....for $95! Well, I like the box, but not THAT much.
Here's why it is so cool - It is actually three boxes in one, with the neatest brass hinges and clasps. AND, the auger grooves will hold pens and pencils, yes?
So this month, I had finished in the booth and had walked away when I glanced back and saw the box way back in the booth. "Oh, I'll just go visit it", I says to myself. When I got to the back table, there was a price tag on it. TEN DOLLARS!
Turns out that several people wanted some of the augers, so she decided to sell everything separately. Halleliuia! The empty box is now mine :-)
A picture cannot do this carrier justice. Handmade, deep, rich reddish brown. And BIG. The sides are angled and I think I will display some of my books in those pockets. Or tools. Or....?
Finally, this teeny-tiny dictionery with a weathered cover.
Sweet.
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