Sunday, May 8, 2011

flea market finds


I could pretend this was a selfless purchase bought entirely for my daughter's benefit...


but when she looked at it, she said "But Mum, we already have a cash register!"

She's right, we do have a plastic, battery operated, beeping thing (also thrifted) ... but now we also have a vintage metal one with pop up numbers, and a little knob on the side that you wind up to make a lovely "brrring" every time you open or close the drawer... I am a happy mum!

(Now if only I could actually get rid of the plastic one - that could take a while...)

Visit Sophie for lovely finds by the blogload!

PS: Happy Mother's Day!
PPS: I have a little giveaway over here!
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11 comments:

  1. LyndelMay 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    mint in box !!!!! don't let the kids play with that one, let them love their plastic one, keep that one for Mummy!♥

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  2. teddybearswednesdayMay 8, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Oh my goodness Catherine, of course you had to get it.
    because it goes brrrrring and has pop up numbers, and it was different to the other one. And metal and beautiful
    I love it, and I'm more than a tinsy bit jealous. happy mothers day xo

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  3. MakeminemidcenturyMay 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Happy Mother's Day Catherine! Every mum needs a dinky cash register.

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  4. AllanaMay 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    LOVE IT!! I'm sure she will too one day ;)

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  5. MaxMay 8, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    That looks seriously cool, lucky wee girl!

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  6. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Haha, I'm with Lyndel - keep this one for you :)

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  7. MichelleMay 8, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    What a terrific find! I have to agree with Lyndel, it is so rare to find a vintage toy in such great condition with a box in mint condition as well. Fun find!

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  8. BungalowgirlMay 8, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    That is gorgeous. We make do with the old style Fisher price model that was recently re- released. Has a winder as well to pop open the till and coins to pop in. Hours of shopping fun really and not a battery in sight. Now you just need lots of teeny packets of things to set up shop. Mel.

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  9. CateMay 8, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    completely agree with Lyndel :-)
    xxxCate

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  10. nadine paduartMay 9, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    you know? i had a-one like that when small. you've just brought santa claus back. through the open window and all... weird!
    clever daughter! ;)
    n♥

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  11. The Joyful ThrifterMay 9, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    cute!! Enough Said

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