2nd fl Thriftiques: Papa's Study

Monday, January 24, 2011

Papa's Study

2nd fl Thriftiques has so much more than vintage jewelry, Pyrex and McCoy. In "Papa's study" you will find books, bottles and other fun goodies. The selection is always changing.

Not only are there oodles of skeleton keys, there are vintage locks with keys.

I love these 2 Made in Japan Bears displayed with a 1948 Cub Scout Guide.

This sign would look great nailed on your smelt shack. Hey we live in Maine. The rivers and lakes are frozen .... let the Ice Fishing Derbies begin.

The sign offer some sage advice:
If you wish to be happy for an hour, get intoxicated.
If you wish to be happy for three days, get married.
If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it.
If you wish to be happy forever, learn to hunt and fish.

The tobacco tins are a favorite.

Bottles are also fun collectibles, especially the local ones.

Casco drinks were produced in Portland Maine and the bottles have great graphics.

Why not make that gift of a tie for Dad or Husband, a vintage tie?

For the space enthusiasts, this great condition 1952 science fiction book is waiting to be read. (The oh-so cute astronaut has just sold)

And, If you are looking for that perfect gift or decorating piece that says, actually screams, that it will be one of a kind ..........

why not take Georgette home? An actual female skull for $50. Wouldn't she look lovely on your living room shelf?

Please be sure stop by for a visit and to say Hi to Georgette. She and I would both love to meet you. Thanks.

2 comments:

acorn hollowJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:15 AM
I just found you while blog hopping. I go into portland off and on and will lokk for you.
the heads a bit creepy. you should see if the show oddities on the history channel would buy it.
cathy
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JCBVMarch 17, 2011 at 6:24 AM
We just love Georgette, since she moved in she's been the subject of several photo shoots.
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2nd fl Thriftiques Shop

Located on the second floor of 8 School Street (above the former Sierra’s Bar & Grill), the 2nd fl Thriftiques Shop features vintage products including collectibles and memorabilia spanning from the roaring 1920’s to the late 1980’s. The shop also has many repurposed treasures which are items artistically reclaimed from vintage pieces.

While the shop is small, I have managed to create displays of many items without appearing cluttered and congested using old photos to represent the various rooms created through my vignettes including ”Mama’s Kitsch’n” with Pyrex and aprons, “Aunt Lu Lu’s Closet” with jewelry, gloves and hats, “Nana’s Pantry” with older pieces like bean pots and blue and white china, and “Papa’s Study” with maps, books, and a Philco Radio from the 1930’s.

Vintage finds are currently popular as the furniture, house-wares in general, clothing, and jewelry of yesteryear, all were better made than what is being mass-produced today. The fact that these items are still available is a testament to their quality. By using the vintage products, fewer items go to our landfills and often less petroleum-based plastics need to be produced. It is an added bonus if that glass happens to be like one your Nana had in her kitchen which brings back happier memories of a simpler time. Unlike proper antiques, which can be rather pricey, vintage items are still very affordable.

Please stop by for a visit and perhaps a trip down memory lane.

8 School Street
Gorham, Maine 04038
207-839-8147

Consignments are welcomed by appointment.

Hours: Mon/Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sat 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.