Friday, March 4, 2011

Antique Cinnamon Box Treasure

     It is really tooooo cold for yardsales, but the first one of the season in 40 degree weather with wind blowing, I roughed it anyway. I am truly glad I did.
     First thing I spotted was this little maple desk or dressing table. Someone had tried refinishing it, but I am going to paint it white and distress it a bit. For $5.00 I could not leave it.
     My treasure was the antique finger jointed cinnamon box with great graphics and slide top. The gentleman selling it said that his father worked in a store in New jersey and when it closed his father kept this box. It is a treasure and I cannot find any information on cinnamon boxes of this type anywhere online or in any of the books I have. Any information someone could furnish would be greatly appreciated. At $5.00 I knew I could not go wrong.
     I also got the twisted stem ruby candleholders for $1.00 each. A damascene bracelet for $2.00, an elf riding some kind of animal made in occupied Japan for $2.00 and the silver planter for $1.00. Not a bad haul for $17.00.







     I am linking this post to AL A Carte for Junkin Finds Friday and Show and tell Friday at My Romantic Home.  I am also including this in Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Nite Special. I can't forget Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday! And Costal Charms Nifty Thrifty Tuesday . Also Colorado Lady for Vintage Thingie Thursday.
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44 comments:

  1. ChrissieMarch 4, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    What beautiful treasures you found! I am in love with that old box, just wonderful!

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  2. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 4, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    There's yard sales going on now? really?

    I love that cinnamon box. Kind of surprised the guy could part with it.

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  3. ChristieMarch 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What a unique box! Love the table and other treasures...I love yard sales too :)

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  4. Savannah GrannyMarch 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    WOW! You really made off with some awesome deals. Probably wanted to sell everything quick and close up. Your gain. Thanks for your visit and kind remarks. Ginger:)

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  5. laxsupermomMarch 4, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    That table has such a fantastic shape to it! What a steal! Love all your treasures - definitely worth braving the weather. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 4, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I would have bought every item you shared today. I love that desk and the cinnamon box is a treasure. Love the red candlesticks and that elf looks really old! Thanks for joining JFF this week! hugs, Linda

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  7. DonnieMarch 4, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I just love little boxes like that. Wonder if you can still smell cinnamon in it? Great finds.

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  8. DiannMarch 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    You got some wonderful treasures! that little desk is wonderful and the cinnamon box is fantastic!!

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  9. AmesMarch 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Wow you found some really nice things. I wouldn't have been able to walk away from that stuff either. I didn't know that was what you called those type of bracelets. It almost looks like gold. Did you check? That little table would be perfect in my guest room for a small laptop desk. Just what I have been looking for. lucky you!~Ames

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  10. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Hi there!
    Thanks for the visit :) When I saw your blog name I had to hop right over, as I love the mountains, and that name just had my curiosity up!!
    This box is just wonderful - you have a great eye and I can't wait to explore your blog a little further.
    Blessings and Hugs,
    Sabre'

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  11. Caroline (Piorra Maison)March 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow we never find great stuff like that in our neck of the woods, not for that price. Thanks for stopping by.
    Caroline

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  12. GailMarch 4, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    WOW what beautiful treasures you found! I love the cinnamon box and the desk. I would say it was well worth braving the cold.

    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Gail

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  13. ScarlettMarch 4, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Great treasures! Thanks for visiting my blog and being so polite about fugly - he definately is "unique" lol. Scarlett x

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  14. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    What a neat find in the cinnamon box! I am loving the little table too!! HAs such pretty lines to it!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  15. A Few PenniesMarch 4, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love it all--that cinnamon box was a great price for such a treasure! Loving that little table too--I want to find one!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Wonderful treasures : the box is just great! :-)

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  17. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 4, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Loving all your treasures, especially the cinammon box! I caught up on a few of your posts and I agree...I love roses in old ironstone too!!

    Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  18. DianeMarch 4, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Love the table....your right, it is a great deal! Looking forward to the "after" pics. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  19. DebbiedoosMarch 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    WOW...great finds. I love the table. Hope I get lucky this season finding some great stuff.

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  20. SusanMarch 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Absolutely wonderful finds. It was worth it to brave the cold for those treasures!

    I wanted to thank you sincerely for visiting my blog and commenting, too. Loved having you stop by. Take care and have a fun weekend. Susan

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  21. DianeMarch 4, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I always find the best things when it is either too cold or too hot. Other people just wimp out, but not me. Looks like it worked for you too!

    If you ever get tired of that box.... : )

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  22. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 4, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    You found some wonderful treasures and at great prices! What a unique box, and I'm loving those candle holders. The little desk will look so pretty in distressed white. laurie

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  23. SherrieMarch 5, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Great day for treasure hunting. That desk is going to be beautiful in white. That cinnamon box is to die for, that was a real steal!

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  24. Audrey PettitMarch 5, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    wow! What amazing garage sale finds! Lucky you! I think everything you got is just fabulous. Totally drooling over the Cinnamon box. That is just amazing!

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  25. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 5, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    What a haul you came home with! I love that box, never have seen anything quite like it. Everything is amazing. That bracelet looks so much like one I have from my aunt's estate. Godd job!

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  26. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 5, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I know you are glad that you braved the cold for those fantastic finds! I'm love with the old box and the patina on it is wonderful.
    Love the table too. You had a good day finding stuff!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  27. RebeccaMarch 5, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    You really scored-what fantastic finds these are!!! And great prices!

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  28. Serendipity Chic DesignMarch 5, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    FABULOUS finds! I can't wait for the weather to warm up here in CT so I can start going totag sales...

    Have a great weekend...

    Lisa

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  29. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Wow, you did fantastic. I don't know anything about the cinnamon box, but what a treasure! The candle holders are stunning.

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  30. pamqMarch 5, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Quite a haul!

    Lucky you to have yard sales to go to already!!!

    That cinnamon box is too cool---I love stuff like that!

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  31. OliveMarch 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    You did good. I love the box especially. We get up terribly early and go in the cold and rain like the nuts we are!

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  32. LynnMarch 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Neat finds! Lovin' the cute little desk:@)

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  33. Dandelion and DaisyMarch 6, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I am so envious....LOVE the wooden box! Sometimes it pays to brave the elements, it looks like your efforts paid off. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, nice to hear from you!

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  34. Handy Man, Crafty WomanMarch 6, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Very pretty treasures!

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  35. Prairie ScrapsMarch 6, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    What I wouldn't give for a rummage sale right now, but at around 20 degrees - it's really too cold! Great things!!!

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  36. Ms. Bake-itMarch 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    What fabulous treasures! I love the cinnamon box!

    ~ Tracy

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  37. AntiqueChaseMarch 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    LOVE that cinnamon box!! WOW

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  38. ColoradoladyMarch 9, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    What great finds. That desk was a super price. I love the cinnamon box, those types of things always attract my attention. Happy VTT!

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  39. LVMarch 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    After battling the cold weather, your trip really paid off. You found some remarkable vintage things. I love them, espcially the table.

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  40. Susan FreemanMarch 9, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Great finds and my favorite is that cinnamon box!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  41. Pam KesslerMarch 9, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Good finds! I like the box and the desk is gorgeous. For $5.00 you couldn't leave it there!

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  42. Tanya March 9, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    SO jealous - GREAT finds! LOVE the cinnamon box...Happy Thursday - hope it warms up for you soon! Tanya

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  43. LeslieMarch 10, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I do love the cinnamon box. I'm from New Jersey and have never seen one of them. I also did some investigating on Parke Mills in Philly and couldn't find a thing about them either..
    Leslie
    Your newest follower
    Tranquil Acres of Alexandria

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  44. JeanneMarch 10, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I do love your 'haul' too. Great treasures every one. I especially love your box. I really don't know much about them either. I do know it is a special box.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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