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Sorry...  it's been awhile since I've put up a new "find of the wee k month". (click on any image for close-up detail)    A pair of brass candelabra... or at least I think that's what they are! They don't hold candles but they are strikingly beautiful and really make a statement.   Close -up of the top section. View of front & back. View of the base. They are solid brass and quite heavy. The leaves and flowers are malleable and can be shaped to your liking. They are approx.  27" high and 6" at the widest point. I am asking $125 for the pair which includes shipping & handling.

You never know what you are going to find at an estate sale.  I don't know about you, but I've never seen these before.  I even had a hard time finding info about them on the world wide web! Apparently they are vintage leis from the 1940's     They are crafted from the most vibrant and colorful vintage crepe paper! Fortunately, several strands still have their paper tags attached.   This one reads:   To lend Hawaiian atmosphere And make your visit with us gay. We'd give you rainbows and steel guitars Tradewinds, and palms that sway.  But rainbows are difficult to pack And tradewinds could be, too. So, we'll make our wish Hawaiian Aloha nui loa, to you! KAILUA  LANIKAI CHAPTER NO. 9  O.E.S.     This rainbow group of yellow, orange & marigold includes an unusual chenille one.     Their tags read: LEAHI CHAPTER NO.  2.  O. E. S. HONOLULU, HAWAII LEAHI'S FAREWELL Will you remember when you ...

Since my blog is really about my passion for treasure hunting I figured it was time to start doing a weekly post about my " Find of the  Week" A fabulous set of 6 French " Jeu de Quilles" game pins circa 1900 The colors are amazing...there are 3 chartreuse green and 3 deep turquoise blue, with their original paint and loads of fabulous patina! I especially love the rusted metal detail on top! Jeu de Quilles A very old traditional game, bowling appeared in France in the fourteenth century.  The balls did not appear until the seventeenth century. French statue of Jeu de Quilles player   I think the antique pins and balls are wonderful...  ...and can be quite decorative.   The French have always had a way with display... Here a french restaurateur creates a lovely focal point...  with an over sized "quille".   I found this set on 1stdibs for $375 (You may purchase my set directly from my blog by clicking the Buy it Now...