Lace and Silk - Vintage French Quarter Finds

Fabulous vintage textiles uncovered from a grand French Quarter estate on Royal Street. 



Romantic Lace Boudoir Pillow Sham

Antique Silk and Lace Wedding Handkerchief:

Amber Tiffin Depression Glass in the "Julia" Pattern - Found in a Grand Old New Orleans home

In a grand old New Orleans home just around the corner from us in Uptown, we were lucky enough to source these from an awesome estate sale.  I rarely see a whole set like this, and also rarely see things in this good of condition.
 
Depression Glass - by "Tiffin."  This is the "Julia" pattern in amber:

I fell in love with these footed tumblers first:

But the tumblers could not be separated from their family. So they all came home with me. 

Cocktails, anybody?

And this pitcher is in absolute mint condition.  It lived in a box and was never used by its original owner.  Can you believe it?  It is completely fabulous and flawless.  Such a rare find!

 

Beautiful etched torch design called "Julia."  And the glass remained so clear after all these years!

 Ahhh - I just love these!!

 

More pictures and purchase info available HERE.

 

Vintage William Spratling Conquistador Sterling Candlestick Holders - made in Mexico with a New Orleans Twist

Sometimes, you come across something really special.  Such was the case with these little gems...

I was drawn to these candlestick holders because of their shape and inherent New Orleans scrolly style.  But they were covered in years of heavy black tarnish and it was hard to see their potential beauty under all that.   But I took a chance and loved them anyway.  I worked hard to polish them up and look what was under there!

Spratling Conquistador Scroll Base Candlestick Holders - eBay

My goodness - these things are gorgeous!  Look at the detail and their elegance.  Then take a look at the bottom... and you will see these significant markings:

As it turns out, these are Spratling/ Conquistador pieces - circa 1950ish - a time when Conquistador (a then major silver manufacturer in Mexico City) produced a few William Spratling designs.

These beauties have a very unique and detailed scroll design –reminiscent of New Orleans’ iconic iron scroll work found all over the city. Not surprising, as William Spratling himself lived in New Orleans for a brief period of time in the early 1920s, taught architecture courses at Tulane University, and shared a house with William Faulkner. Perhaps the city inspired this scroll work candle stick design?

And this particular set of candle holders is extra special as it comes from New Orleans too! So - I'm thinking the design potentially went from conception in New Orleans, to production in Mexico, and then back home to a life in a New Orleans home??  How very special! :)

See more details and pricing on this eBay listing.

Vintage Finds from An Estate on Napoleon Ave in New Orleans

Some really great vintage finds from a recent estate sale on Napoleon Ave in New Orleans...

Chic Demitasse Set of 4 vintage Silver Porcelain Cups & Saucers and a beautiful embroidered organza tablecloth!

 

A pair of graceful vintage silverleaf painted California Pottery peacock figurines - by Freeman McFarlin Anthony.  These can really grow on you.  So unique and beautiful!

My favorite find - a vintage silver plated tea tin with an awesome weathered patina.  This piece is very heavy - it is really something special, isn't it?

All together now:

And a few charming retro accessories to round out the day.  Great finds!

Retro Jetsons Candy Dish

 Vintage handbags and Pierre Cardin tie from New Orleans!

Antique French Market Basket / Rolling Cart - Marché Panier - via New Orleans

You are not going to believe this one! Look what we came across last weekend: an authentic French Rolling French Market Basket! This is a real gem!

We were lucky enough to find this at an estate sale here in New Orleans. Not sure of its exact history, but it clearly has seen many markets in its day - perhaps both here in New Orleans and in France? Given this city's French influence, it might have been brought here from France many, many years ago?  Hope so...



"Marché Panier"

So great for shopping at today's farmer's markets.  You can load it up and pull it behind you as you go.  Fantastic design!  The French always seem to know that they are doing and what is good.

 Here it is at our local Patisserie - looking so cute!

And check out the old time construction on this thing.  It has held up for many years - they don't make things like the used to.  Check out the cast iron wheel system - very sturdy.

You could also use this as a decorative piece in your home, shop, cafe or studio.  Would make a nice umbrella stand or vintage display piece... If I can part with it, that is. :)

 I can't get enough of this thing!