Miguel Covarrubias - Pagaent of the Pacific
Friday began in San Rafael at an estate sale that listed Mid Century Modern items.
Have you ever been to a sale that feels like most of the good stuff had already been removed either by family (which I am okay with of course) or perhaps a pre-sale? This sale just felt that way. I bought hardly anything although I did find a small gold pin and two sterling pins which was a great way to start the weekend.
I love finding sterling or gold.
It still made the drive worth it. The only sale in our area didn't look very interesting.
I spotted this print in an estate sale ad that was to begin on Saturday. I recognized it because I own another print by Covarrubias. I found my original one on Bainbridge Island when I went thrifting with Jacki. She bought two of them and I bought a single one. My memory is lacking though and I can't seem to remember which one I have since it's been packed away for nearly 2 years now. Jacki, perhaps you remember?
Covarrubias was an amazing artist. I love the fact that he painted animals playing on the equater.
This was my find for the weekend.
Stetson Hat Box
When I spotted this hat box in the closet I gave an excited little woot. Then I looked inside and might possibly have given a little shriek.
This hat is in nearly new condition.
Okay, vintage hat experts....is this a fidora hat that hasn't been shaped? I looked at Royal Stetsons on google images and many of them are referred to at fidoras but they do have the top crease and side creases. I'd love your expert advice. Let me tell you that the price I paid was incredible.
A similar hat that I found on Worthpoint had a wider band than mine but it sold for $300.
My hat still has the original price of $10.
This was another valuable find. This painting is only 4 or so inches tall.
The artist W. M Mitchell is very collectible. One of their painting sold for $250. I found this painting nearly an hour and a half into the sale sitting on a book shelf.
J. M. Garrison
We are spring cleaning this weekend. Sunday we were purging heaps of items in preparation of turning Dave's office into a guest bedroom. I needed a break mid afternoon so we all went to the last closing hour of the sale where I found the hat, map and little painting. I found this photographed signed by the photographer. Some of his photographs sell for $50.
The contents of the house were a fascinating mix of old California and Native American art from the Northwest. Everything that we saw and touched was so interesting. The book collection that consisted 1950's California State Parks, Jack London books, Rocks and Minerals book and many craft books. There was a huge bead collection that took up an entire surface of a table. The walls were covered in art. Although the house was nearly empty on Sunday afternoon, Dave still found the home so interesting. It's sales like this that make me feel so lucky to be a professional Thrifter.
Gense Flatware set from Sweden - from Friday
Here are some items available for you in my Little Shop.
Little Shop Prices are based on price I paid and work involved to take photos, list the item and ship. I do try to keep Little Shop prices low overall unless it's a large item or somewhat rare. If prices are higher than others, it's usually because of the price I paid for an item was higher than usual.
Little Shop recently moved from being a blog based shop to a Storenvy Shop. I had my first order last week and it went so smoothly and easily. I was so excited to list more items today for you.
I hope that you enjoy this week's selection.
Vintage Teal Wallet has been SOLD.
Ladybug Wallet can be found here. Doesn't ths remind you of Vera?
Vintage Crystal Necklace is now available here.
Child's Crystal Necklace is waiting for you here.
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That is one fantastic hat. I can tell you that the brim is too narrow to be a fedora. I think what you have is a flexible derby with a high crown. Are the crown and brim of the hat hard or soft? I have images from the Jno. J Mitchell Co. Catalogs with men wearing this style of hat from 1901-1910. But the price makes me think it's from the 20's or 30's.
You could try emailing photos to Miller Hats, they're located in Houston and have been carrying Stetsons for a long time. Another helpful source might be DelMonico's here in New Haven.
Also the bigger the hat size, the more a vintage hat is generally worth. As we've evolved our heads are getting bigger, but old hats stay the same small sizes. At any rate, you've done very well.
Posted by: monogirl | May 29, 2011 at 09:33 PM
Wow, you had an amazing week! The hat reminds me of the one in the painting Man in the Bowler Hat but I'm afraid that's the only hat related reference I can offer. Good luck!
Posted by: Vintage Scapes | May 29, 2011 at 10:12 PM
You always seem to find fantastic art, I love that the mini painting has a hardcarved frame.
Sadly no info on the hat for you-- I too thought it was a bowler but I don't have much knowledge about mensware.
Posted by: The Thriftaholic (Leilani) | May 29, 2011 at 10:20 PM
lovely lovely finds. The hat is delightful! You have exquisite taste and truly an inspiring thrfiter.
love~mongs
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Posted by: my thrifty closet | May 30, 2011 at 12:49 AM
What an amazing selection of finds. I LOVE the hat and the water colour by W M Mitchell. Totally gorgeous.
Posted by: kAREN jONES | May 30, 2011 at 01:51 AM
I think Monogirl is spot on about the hat. A derby was going to be my suggestion as well. They are very sought after for the steampunk crowd at the moment especially in such a pretty gray, usually you can only find them in black and brown.
I signed up for a Worthpoint trial this week to research the prices on vintage Lilly Pulitzer. I could only find one example of the style of pieces I found three of and I'm really excited about what I seem to have stumbled across. I LOVE buying vintage clothes at an estate sale especially because the sale company is usually so happy to get rid of the clothes that they just give me a flat price per garbage bag! :)
Posted by: Reneesance | May 30, 2011 at 04:29 AM
Your ladybug wallet reminds me that I have a treasured ladybug stickpin from when I was in junior high or middle school. I need to be sure I know where it is.
Monogirl had the best suggestions. And how great is it that your hat has a new audience among steampunkers.
Who run the estate sales you visit? Are most established organized companies or is there a mix of families and small sale organizers? Around here we only have 3 professional companies running estate sales.
Posted by: DogsMom | May 30, 2011 at 05:37 AM
Great finds this weeks Selena. I don't have any details for you I'm afraid but the hat is amazing. Hope you manage to find out more about it and make a good sale!
Posted by: Barbara | May 30, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Wow -- coolness on the Stetson and I just love the little watercolor. I'll bet you find fab things in your neck of the woods at estate sales!
Posted by: Laurie | May 30, 2011 at 06:46 AM
My husband concurs with Monogirl on the Stetson. He called it a round derby. You found a real treasure there!
Posted by: tammylovesdishes | May 30, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Great finds!!! You are too lucky!!!
Posted by: Sherry@Back2Vintage | May 30, 2011 at 03:11 PM
I would call it a Derby as posters said above or a Bowler Hat. Fedoras, if they've lost their shape, would be pointier.
Love the artwork. I never slow down enough to look at the artwork. Luckily my little sister is quite the artist, so we take advantage of her frequent art purges. :)
Posted by: Lynn @ Secondhand Firsthand | May 30, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Hello from Queensland, Australia !
I discovered you by accident yesterday. I bought a duvet-cover from one of my local "op-shops" (that's short for opportunity - what we call thrift-shops here) which looked quite Cath Kidston-esque. It didn't look the same quality & had an IKEA label inside. I googled Cath & Ikea, & came up with your blog - & now I know the duvet-cover is indeed a Cath Kidston design. Thanks for the help !! I thought my friend & I were pretty experienced thrift shoppers, but I have to say we couldn't hold a candle to you !! You are truly the Master.
By the way, I agree the hat is a derby, it looks like the one Gene Barry wore when he was Bat Masterson in the old T.V. series.
I'll have to look in on you again & happy recycling, ladies.
Posted by: Kym Brockwell | May 30, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Terrific finds! I love that lady bug wallet. That hat is awesome.
Posted by: Monica | May 30, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Hi Selena,
The little watercolor was my favorite of your stash. I just posted about the best kind of art...pieces made from recycled stuff & dumpster finds...gorgeous!
xox
Pam
Posted by: one gal's trash | May 30, 2011 at 09:25 PM
WOW! You really have an eye for great stuff!
I went to house today, where the lady was clearing out her (deceased) mother's stuff. She thought everything was worth like a million dollars because it was "old". Then she decided to not sell me half of the pile of old photos I picked out, all of them were of unknown people, because she wanted to start doing genealogy...
-pamela
Posted by: myBOOTH96 | May 30, 2011 at 10:27 PM
I'm completely in love with that art print! Beautiful finds, as always! So jealous of all the valuable art you keep uncovering.
Posted by: Van | May 31, 2011 at 07:05 AM
I love the Stetson hat find. My grandma used to work in the Stetson factory in St. Joseph, Missouri(it is now closed which is sad). I wish she was still alive because I am sure she would be able to identify your hat. Anyway, I went to the Stetson website and it looks similar to the derby they make today: http://www.stetsonhat.com/collections.php?prod_id=108#
I bet if you sent them a picture, they would be able to identify it for sure. Great find Selena!
Posted by: Robin ;-) | May 31, 2011 at 07:18 AM
You have Fauna and Flora of the Pacific and I have Native Dwellings and Native Means of transportation by Miguel Covarrubias. Love the new one- at first I thought that was the one that you had already- they look similar.
Posted by: Jacki | May 31, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Hi Selena - I LOVE that sweet Mitchell painting...that's my favorite! The photo reminds me of Ansel Adams...
I found a pair of Tory Burch slides this weekend at Goodwill for $10 - they're selling between $100-150 on eBay (wish me luck!).
Still working on figuring out the whole blog thing...
Have a wonderful week...
Posted by: teresa | May 31, 2011 at 08:53 AM
love that hat - and its box! i was at a fundraising fair this weekend that i'll blog about later this week. found a few great doo-dads but nothing like what you seem to consistently find when you're out and about. you're amazing!
Posted by: angelika | May 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM
My husband absolutely loves this hat. When I showed it to him, he told me to think of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. It reminds him of the the hat that Paul Newman wore. That being said, maybe a 1930's Bowler Hat?
Lucky you! Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful finds with us!
Posted by: Donnelly | May 31, 2011 at 07:33 PM
I went to house today, where the lady was clearing out her (deceased) mother's stuff. She thought everything was worth like a million dollars because it was "old".
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