Haviland 105 Piece Fine China Set

As I was scrolling through previous posts I realized that I had an entire post dedicated to the sell of this set of china.  Well, it actually did sell...but then after 3 weeks of bad checks and attempting to get the money from the gentleman I cancelled the transaction.  (This is why I only deal in cash or Paypal)  So the moral of this post is... the set is not sold as the previous post would have you believe.


If you are interested, I do have this listed on eBay.  You can find the listing at annieseclecticfinds512.
Here are a few more pictures.  This is a gorgeous set.  It has been displayed in my hutch since I purchased them and I just love looking at them every time I walk by.  The pictures really don't do them justice.  And as you will see in the picture below from my most up-to-date appraisal book (2012), the price I am listing them for is less than half of their appraisal value!  (and keep in mind the price listed below is for a set much smaller than what I am offering)
The eBay listing will give you more details about the china, including condition, pieces included and terms and condition of sell.  If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact me either here or through eBay.

Large Cast Iron Kettle/Cauldron w Stand

After some debate with my husband (I want to keep it, he says we have to sell it) the decision has been made.  It has to go...I can't exactly call this a business and make any money if I keep everything I find.  And right now we need the money.  My (what I call grandma) car is out of commission again.  This time it was my fault, sort of.  Someone was turning left in front of me yesterday and I was following behind, also turning left, but as soon as he made his turn he decided to slam on his brakes and stop to make a turn into a parking lot.  Obviously I had to do the same or I would have taken out his back end.  My car and my daughter and I took a pretty good jolt.  As a result something is messed up and my car won't start now.  

Anyway, this post is not supposed to be about my car! I tend to get off topic very easily! 

We are offering a very large cast iron footed kettle/cauldron with a handle, the stand is included. Both pieces are in great shape, especially considering their age. We were really surprised to find this kettle with no cracks.
This is a 5 gallon kettle, it is 23 inches in diameter and 15 inches deep. 

Asking $525.00 or best offer.  
Email me at annieseclecticfinds@gmail.com if you are interested.  

We will ship (buyer pays shipping, insurance is to be included in shipping cost).  
We are crating it and weighing it to get an estimate on shipping from FedEx. In the past that has been the cheapest route.  I will compare prices with other carriers as well to be sure we are getting the best price.

We will deliver within a 50 mile radius for $35.  We live in Chapin, South Carolina which is just northwest of Columbia.

I accept cash or Paypal only.

Please feel free to check my feedback on eBay. My seller name is annieseclecticfinds512.  

Check out Annie's Eclectic Finds

Be sure to check out the items at :

You'll find a variety of merchandise from purses to vintage dishes at the moment.  You will soon find items such as a vintage wedding dress, an extra large cast iron kettle/cauldron with stand (in great condition) and this item can be considered for local/private sale as it is so large, just contact me if you are interested in it.  I will be posting pictures very soon.  I also have a great collection of vintage camping dishes and cookware....or do you love the Pillsbury Doughboy?  Keep an eye out for an awesome collection of Anchor Ovenware Pillsbury Dough Boy Mixing Bowls...and much much more!  Way too much to list.  Just check back often, you never know what is going pop up!

Ok, I just couldn't help myself.  I went outside and took some pictures so you can get a sneak peak at what is coming up.....

(and I had a little fun with editing the wedding dress, I added some effects..  when I do the actual listing there will be no effects.  you will see the dress exactly as is)

Until next time...Happy Finding!!!

Clearing out closets and new furniture

I've been busy trying to thin out my purse collection as I like to call it, again.  These are just a few, lots more where these came from and lots more styles and brands too.

Despite listing items that are a bit out of the ordinary for AEF I have still been on the hunt.  Shortly before we moved I had started redoing the master bedroom.  Of course when I found out we were moving I put that on hold.  By that time though I had already gotten a new bed (that looks antique), a victorian dresser, one with a marble top, swivel mirror and fruit pulls and new bedding.  I still needed nightstands.  Anybody that knows me knows that a brand new matching pair of nightstands from a department store or furniture store is just not going to do for me.  Now that we are moved and finally settled in it's time to start back on the bedroom...and on the hunt for nightstands.  A few weeks ago I thought I had found the perfect nightstand (singular).  I found it at Goodwill for $5.  It was from the early 70's, solid wood and in excellent condition.  The only thing I didn't like was the finish.  Not a problem!  (I really wish I had taken a before picture)  I sanded it down and put a couple coats of black paint on it, distressed it a bit, put a coat of antiquing paint on it and it was perfect! Of course I still had to find another one for Jon's side of the bed but that wouldn't be a problem...I knew I'd eventually run across something I liked.  Here is the finished product:

 

   And then I did run across something else that I liked...even more than I like this piece.  And to make it even better!  There are two of them, yep, two pieces.  I know, I usually don't go for matching pieces but these two are gorgeous.  I'm pretty sure at one point in time they were actually one piece...I think it was actually a dresser that someone took apart and now it is two pieces that I can use as nightstands.  You are now going to have a before picture because I haven't had time do anything at all to these and I'm not sure when I will.  I haven't even decided what I'm going to do to them.

And now this lovely piece is going to have to find a new home.  That's in my home of course.  I'm still pretty fond of it so it's staying here.  I'm thinking it will be a good piece in my office or it might still work it my bedroom.  I do have an idea where it could go.  We'll just have to see.



I bet you want to see pictures of the latest find....

I am absolutely in love with these!!! And they are going to look so good beside my bed and with my dresser.  I still can't believe I found these.

And speaking of great finds....the real reason I got on here tonight was to tell you about the awesome estate sale I went to today!  I made the two hour drive into North Carolina because I had heard this was going to be an incredible sale and oh boy was it!  Unfortunately I showed up a bit late in the game so a lot of things had been picked over and picked through, but I still walked away with some awesome finds.  I can't wait to get some pictures tomorrow and share everything with you.

For now...good night and happy finding!!