Alemany Flea: October 23, 2011

Let it be known that the third Sunday of the month has of late been the best weekend of the month at Alemany.  This can likely be attributed to the demise of the Candlestick market.  This past Sunday was a hot and sunny affair - wonderful for browsing, but not so great for photography.  Still, there were some nice finds to be had.  I left with four electric insulators (and now have one less - note:  do not freeze, microwave and simmer insulators in hot water in efforts to remove wax) - so my three are a nice start to the collection.  And what a deal, at $3 each, less than I've found anywhere else - including the booth across the way selling them for $20.  The insulators have become a hot little collecting commodity lately; another lovely, practical thing that we no longer use.  I for one am glad they are finding another life - objects appealing for their history and beauty after their years of service are behind them.

A nice DIY job would make these pieces sing.

The sun and shadows were working against me; but I adored both the photo and the frame, put together in Ohio in 1963 per the information on the back.  He looks like a fine young man.



I am drawn to any pretty collection.




These colorful strands of foil flowers would make for festive holiday decor.




There was a trio of these concrete/relief pieces.  The metallics appealed to me as you know, but alas they stayed behind.




Another good collection.  My mother-in-law scolded me for not picking up the lot.  She was right. 



More colorful glass.  These would be fabulous at parties.



A nice composition.




My adoration for oversized decorative items goes on. 



More colorful collections.

I liked the big bottle and the deco pendant rather crushed onto itself behind.  That would make for a dramatic entryway.



Another nice composition from a new vendor.  She had a shabby chic vibe going that I quite liked.



This insulator will need the most TLC, but I think it is a bit naturally matted.  From the still in business "Armstrong" company.




The much more sparkly "McLaughlin."




My favorite, "Whitall Tatum".



The start of my little insulator collection.