I found these awhile back, at
Sanford & Sons Antiques, in downtown Tacoma & I thought they were so beautiful, with their vintage/antique style & patina, that I had to get them. To me, they tell a beautiful, mysterious tale of the past: of historical style & fashion, of creativity & vintage industry, of social conventions & societal norms. I love the beautiful details of such utilitarian objects. I wish I knew more of their story: who used them? What did they make? What were they like & how did they come to use such beautiful objects?
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| Beautiful tools, from different eras |
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| The condition is not perfect, particularly on the bakelite pair, but the beauty shines through |
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| Most of the gold leaf is missing & there is rust, not sure whether or not I want to do anything to these, though |
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| Aren't the details on these beautiful? |
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| Even the backs are lovely |
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| Can't you just picture the seamstresses that used these, their clothes, their hair & shoes? Maybe they clipped a stray thread or two as they headed the door or maybe they sat by a window, sewing their wedding trousseau ... |
How about you? Have you stumbled across any interesting old objects, just brimming with a story or two?
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