Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday Finds



I came across this lovely bowl today that is made in Italy. I dont know if its brass or even silver under all that tarnish but can't wait to clean it up and find out. It's quote large and has the most beautiful pattern in the centre. Can anyone recommend a product to clean it with? brasso maybe?


Also got these gorgeous silver candle holders and rose bowl. See that trellis fanric at the front I am going to cover a lamp shade in this tonight and see what it comes up like. I have lots of pieces lined up to paint so hoping this weekend will be a productive one.

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13 comments:

Anna said...

What exciting little projects you have in line to get started on..love it!!
My guess is that bowl is brass...but you know Sandy..I like it just as it is..it really has character! Cant wait to see how the lamp shade turns out...good luck with it all :) x

Beach Vintage said...

Sigh....Gee I love wing back chairs!

Tina said...

Hi Sandy, what absolutely wonderful finds!! I love that bowl and I am with Anna, I love it as it is. It has such a wonderful patina. I can't wait to see how your lampshade turns out, the fabric is gorgeous! Have a lovely weekend ~ Tina x

Victoria@WhimsybyVictoria said...

Those are great finds! Love your style~such inspiration! Wishing you a wonderful and productive weekend!!

Hugs,
Victoria

chair up said...

Hey Sandy, I must have been in the shower when you called by to pick me up to go treasure hunting,lol, just kidding. How unusual is that bowl? Fantastic. Love the fabric too. Do you have a base for the lampshade you will cover with it?
Angex

Sue said...

That bowl is gorgeous, and all its aged patina!
Dont clean it, you'll only have to keep cleaning it, it looks lovely as is!
Sue

Lavanta Bahçesi said...

I love the pattern of your new bowl... I guess it's brass and if you like you can try some brass polish under your bowl then you can decide how to use it ;)
Love from İstanbul,
Ahu

chandelier magic - beach house said...

Hi Sandy

Love those old tarnished pieces - looks like you found a winner! I remember polishing silver stuff ages ago, I never liked it.

I lined a drawer for silver flatware years ago and dumped all the silver polish. Everything is always ready to use -

Have a great weekend

Marsha

Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~ said...

Oh Sandy, I loooove the bowl, it is so stunning and so large in size. I'm telling you if you ever want to sale it in the near future, Please let me know, really!!
It looks great in your place and I like the way it is now, I would give it some thought before you do anything to it.

Enjoy your Weekend-

Alison Gibbs said...

Love that bowl Sandy - hope it looks as good polished up as it does tarnished.
What a great fabric for the lampshade.
Have a great weekend we are expecting low to mid 30's this weekend, so more beach weather
Alison

KATHY said...

Great finds!!! I love the bowl....Kathy

Sandra said...

Wow, what a pretty bowl! You found some great things! Looking forward to seeing how your lamps turns out.
Blessings,
Sandra

anna said...

I'm looking for a pillow just like you have :)

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