There were supposedly over 300 dealers from 25 states but I was not overly thrilled with the merchandise Genuine antiques and collectibles, no crafts - but mostly Americana, very few European items. I guess I had set my hopes too high and now know that the kind of things I really want to find are going to be in France at the brocantes..........................I just have to get over there with a big empty suitcase, SOON!!! 
Above - some old heavy iron street signs from England.
Cricket balls - nice old dish of some mystery metal.
The dealer here had some good linens and old leather beauty cases.
The table cloths were very nice and prices reasonable.
I purchased just two linen pieces - the small pillow case with nice hand cut work $8.50, and the really gorgeous hand embroidered/cut work small tray cloth from Madeira, only $5.00!
The heavy tarnished silver plated tray with nice handles and small feet, was marked $10.00, I got it for $8.00. I will use this on the front porch with white teacups and old pale green damask serviettes............don't forget, afternoon tea at 4 o'clock, I'll be looking for you.
So, other than some sheet music, this was the extent of my treasure hunting and buying at the Liberty Festival.
Below is the one that got away - lovely candelabra loaded with heavy crystals, probably from the thirties - priced at $250.00, offered at $198.00 - a pained expression crossed dh's sunburned cheeks. Thanks but no thanks, too pricey and don't have anywhere to put it anyway!
Nice little trip - pretty countryside - light traffic - day's supply of natural vitamin D.
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Sorry to hear you didn't find a plethora of things that appealed to you. Sounds like it was an enjoyable outing though. It's amazing how much the asking price has gone up on antiques since television shows such as Antiques Road Show gained in popularity.
ReplyDeleteOh those linens had me drooling! I also love the silver tray you bought.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary:
ReplyDeleteYou sure had your self control with you at the flee market. It did look like that one dealer had some very nice items. We are leaving on Tues. evening for the cottage and one of the days there
(5) Heidi says there is an Antique Fair. Guess we are going to check it out.
Glad you had a sunny fun day out.
Nancy
We've been to Liberty before, too. I never really find much there either. It is pretty countryside for a drive, but the walking in the fields doesn't do a thing for my hip. I do love the things you selected.
ReplyDeleteHave you taken a day to spend at the shops in Selma? You just might find a few things that are more what you prefer. It makes a wonderful day trip - charming little downtown.
I loved your baby Wren story Mary! They feel safe on your front porch ledge :-} What wonderful pictures you were able to get.
ReplyDeleteYou found some great flea market bargainstoo. Love the silver tray and linens.
Looks like fun, Mary, and some great treasures! Love the tray you bought.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Donna
Oh that sounds just like my kind of day...treasure hunting. Looks like you had a pleasant hunt, even if you didn't come home with a bounty of loot!
ReplyDeleteI would have been in heaven looking throught he linens! Looks like a good place for treasure hunting!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI went to Liberty too Friday!We got a late start though.
I only bought some vintage child`s plastic coat hangers and that was it!! I thought the prices were high.
It was hot to me,when the sun was out and no breeze.Also had to park and walk a long ways,even with the handicap sticker!!My back and hip was killing me,so we left early.
There isn`t enough shady places and seats for me or not enough eating places either.
We may go to Cameron this Saturday,are you going?I like it better there,but some of the same dealers are there too.
Glad to see that you bought some goodies!!
Vicki from Durham
Love the prisms in the last picture!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be a mouse on your porch watching you serve your afternoon tea on your pretty new tray.
:-0 Rosie
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI was at Liberty this weekend, too! I went on Saturday and I posted about my day. I love going there. I know that some things are not true antiques and may be too American for your tastes but I love going and look for treasures twice a year both in the Spring and in the Fall. I always look forward to it and I usually come away with something.
I'm sorry that it wasn't all to your liking but you did make a couple of good choice things.
Dianne from Asheboro
Sounds like many of you had a great day at Liberty! I would have enjoyed it as well. I just bought some antique croquet balls to replace the potpourri in my favorite pottery bowl on the coffee table. Was quickly becoming my 13 mo. old grandsons favorite snack. Now he plays with the balls and has a blast! A perfect replacement and I like the looks of it even better. Come by and visit me soon! God Bless, Celene
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be there too! I loved the look of the linens. and I'm coming for tea on your porch, I'll bring my scones!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, What delightful things you got to see at the Antiques Festival.. The 2 linens you found are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you.
Have a beautiful day.
Hugs & love ~Mary~ :-}
Lovely finds! All that sunshine. What a lovely day you had.
ReplyDeleteYou may have been disappointed but you did find some lovely things. We don't have true antiques of any kind here, neither American nor certainly not European (except some Germans From Russia religious paintings and icons).
ReplyDeleteI have been able to find some lovely linens here though. Two years ago I sold a large amount at a rummage sale and do regret it, but they were just languishing in a hat box and I needed the money.