5.24.2012

vintage finds...

Missed my usual vintage finds Wednesday shop talk this week.
Getting ready for a road trip this weekend and our "little" girl is coming home so all manner of hub bub is going on here at the Pagoda.

Just two items this week, both for my Maude & Lola shop.  The first is already listed, the second one will be soon.

This is a vintage Tastevin.




A tastevin is a small shallow silver cup or saucer traditionally used by winemakers and sommeliers when judging the maturity and taste of a wine.  This is the basic standard design of the cups - there is a piece on the side for the thumb to rest with a hole underneath for a finger.  They are worn around the neck.  Hard to find with the original chains still on so I was quite pleased with this one.

The facets, convex bottom, and shiny inner surface help to catch as much available light as possible, reflecting it throughout the wine in the cup, making it possible to see through the wine and judge the color.  Most of these vintage sipping cups were made in France but this one was made in Italy.  I think it would make a unique (if not large) statement necklace!

I don't know what this one is called, perhaps you can help.


Obviously it's a wood box, but look inside...


Look a little closer...


They are wood letters and numbers.  Perhaps they are from a school - or they were a home teaching tool.  The letters are two sided, different letters on each.  I've not seen anything like this before, the box appears to be homemade (but the lettering looks professional).  It's hard to research for age and value when I don't know if there is a particular name for it (like the tastevin above).  If anyone knows, do tell.

These and other fun finds can be found in my Maude & Lola Etsy shop here.
My vintage jewelry Etsy shop, Everton Terrace, is here.
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6 comments:

Vintage Home said...

OH my goodness....what a couple of great treasures...wish I knew what the alphabet box was...a teaching tool??..never mind its wonderful!
Thanks for dropping by ..and not to worry about taking the vintage linens to the thrift store...thats where my husband would be ...finding them!...wish I live closer!
Glad you are having a road trip..love them...and that your daughter is coming home! Is she staying in the PNW for now? We here on the Pacific coast (B.C.!) are waiting for sun...wish we had your 100 degrees! Happy she will get some warmth!

About Last Weekend said...

That would make a great statement necklace! Ha! It makes you realise how much workmanship they put into even the smallest of things...heading down to read your post below again, it's so beautiful ....about letting go.

Beatnheart said...

has to be a homeschool thing...perhaps the numbers/letters are decals which give it the pro look but box sure is handmade...folk art!

Kay said...

Having difficulty signing in with laptop.
The Tastevin is a great find!
I can sometimes help with the 'mysterious' items but I have no new ideas re the box, it is really cool!

Tess Kincaid said...

Excellent finds...I especially like the box of letters...they're in such fine condition too...

Melina said...

love it
xx