Tuesday, August 21, 2012

need advice please!!

Hello all-

Today I stopped at a garage sale (surprise surprise) and I found this lovely antique enamel dish- I think it will be lovely to hold glass jars with soap ect. for the new laundry room we are in the midst of building now..



My question is ... I have found these animals- I have a poodle, a penguin, a elephant ect.... the only marking on these is made in hong kong- they are plastic made to look like wood, they have rhinestone eyes and usually a gold chain around there necks.. does anyone have any idea what year they are from or what they were used for maybe a carnival prize????   I have googled asked in antique stores - nobody has a clue- do you... I would be interested in what I may find out Thank You!!!!

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  1. This is purely a guess, but I'm thinking they are from the 60's, possibly earlier. When I saw them and read your description I was transported back to my youth! I remember my parents having a cat similar to yours, although it wasn't a wood looking plastic. But it sure reminds me of what I remember!

    Nancy

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  2. Nancy-

    I'm happy I took you down memory lane. Thank you for taking the time to give me your feedback - You Rock!!!

    Dawn

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    1. Nancy,

      I went to your blog - it is wonderful-- do you have a button I can post on my blog- I would love to share your ideas and thoughts with my friends.

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  3. I found them on Etsy as well as Ebay but with not much explanation. Here is a link: http://www.etsy.com/search/vintage/home_decor?includes%5B0%5D=tags&q=rhinestone+eyes

    Your porcelain pan is from an old refrigerator, I believe.

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    1. oh thank you!! I did read that one awhile back and like you said "no much of an explanation! Thanks for letting me know about the enamel pan - you learn something new everyday!

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  4. I don't know much about them, but my guess is they are from late 60s or 70's. I bought several of the black porcelain ones to use for Halloween decor.

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    1. Hi,

      I think they must be from the 60's also- I have not seen them in porcelain though- these are a plastic- made to look like wood!! i hope someone out there can finally solve this mystery for me!! Thanks!

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  5. I love the chippy dish. But I have no idea about the animals :( They are really cute, though!

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!
    karianne

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  6. thank you Karianne- great name by the way.

    I am pleased you stopped by.

    Dawn

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