I was in Kentucky last month, and while my mom went to an appointment, I speed-shopped the Somewhere in Time Antiques Mall along Highway 31W in Radcliff, Kentucky. It was super duper fun — there was lots to ogle, from all eras, at generally terrific prices. Click on through for 52 more photos from my photo shoot.
That’s me doing the requisite self-portrait in a mirror.
Alas, the orange and yellow 1960s mirror — highly lacquered, on wood, Made in Japan — was too pricey for my whims that particular day. As I recall, around $95. This seller had great stuff, but I tend to think, outpriced for the market.
The cruet set featured in the first photos was made by Redbird Japan. Does anyone know about this collectible? Interesting: Made in Japan, but which had a Danish look.
Not sure what maker this is… cute.
Big set of this dinnerware — who knows who the maker is?
It was a big set…
Vintage Masketeers — hawks? I have never seen this breed before.
Lovely miniature furniture. I loved taking these photos.
So cute, isn’t it.
Check out this vintage cake plate…
Moreover, look at the base… What a great cake plate — so tempting!
I think this was a vintage butter pat holder.
Vintage salt and peppers…
Also very temping was this vintage stand mixer. I have been doing more baking lately — I bet a mixer like this would last forever and ever. It’s honkin’ heavy.
A vintage nut grinder… with lovely midcentury graphics…
Similarly, the pretty painting and crackle patina on the vintage oriental lamps — lovely.
The one, too….
Here was the scale of the lamp, and more details — I love the wood top and bottom, and the lamp finial.
More oriental decor. So sweet. Always a little place for little watercolors (?) like these.
Sweet vintage towel rings…
Fabulous vintage dinette. Hmmmm…. I think I need to convince my mother to get this for her kitchen!
I really like — and recommend — mirrors that have odd shapes. These add even more visual interest to something with great utility. A mirror like this can go right next to the front door, or whatever door you use frequently to check your appearance before you go out.
Of course, I love ridiculous 1970s mirror, too. Go big or go home.
The outlet mall is quite big. This is just one view down one room.
And a view down the other direction….
I can imagine these china cupboards with a painted treatment being quite pretty.
Tic tock, and instant collection of vintage alarm clocks…
1960s flower power dinnerware. Oh, if only I could have 10 houses to furnish!
The pattern is Mikasa Stone Manor Floribunda.
There was an entire set…
There is a bit of vintage clothing and jewelry in the store… but it’s mostly interior decor.
Plush plum-colored settee? Yes!
Match your purple couch with green upholstered chairs.
Midcentury antiques down in this corner.
Is this vintage Raymor???
Here is the label…
This book, The Better Homes & Garden Decorating Book, is ubiquitous.
Vintage oriental flowers.
So cool… we see these around… a vintage formica plant stand, all amoeba shapes cobble together.
Is this a Jere wall sculpture… spray painted black perhaps?
This kind of plastic swag light has a name…. who knows?
Very fun to photograph.
A Gemma Tacogna imitations, made in Mexico, too..
Lovely vintage porcelain figurines were abundant.
Singing nuns…
Little ladies, skirts swaying in the wind…
A pink porcelain teddy bear…
A sweet little porcelain girl with her dog… This was the only piece I bought all day, because of the doggie, who reminded me of my Astro.
European ladies …
A small vintage garlic holder.
There was also a large case of little glass hens… like the ones I featured at Christmas time by Mosser Glass.
And kitsch, of course. A very successful day of photography,
pat says
Lovely pictures, makes me want to go shopping!
The blue “butter pat holder” is a cigarette box with individual ashtrays.
Black Eyed Susans Kitchen says
You have such a good eye for vintage happiness!! Loved the plum sofa and I would have bought the milk glass banana bowl on the yellow table…loved the the yellow table too by the way…and oh, that mid century bedroom set! Did you happen to see any fantastic hammered aluminum?? Thanks for the tour!
Susan
Shannon says
Hi,
I work at this fabulous place and yes we do have the hand hammered aluminum! We have just finished a display with those great pieces.
Nancy Stevenson says
DROOLING, for those blue and green dishes…. Marcrest… I WANT!!! :o)
linda says
thank-you for sharing! made me smile!
velma says
I have my mother’s nut grinder but the glass jar is long gone. I’ve not been able to find a replacement either due to the size or the different threading on the rim. Any suggestions??!?
pam kueber says
sorry, velma, i don’t know the answer to this one. I guess I would… watch for another one the same size and switch it out. argh, that might be hard….
JKaye says
Glad you had some browsing fun while in the Bluegrass. It’s a great way to be entertained, and sometimes you can find something just right. Did a lot of my Christmas shopping at several such malls. I gave some baking tools, such as new cookie sheets and spatulas, to a couple of family members, and rounded it out with some vintage cookie jars and cookie cutters, found at the antique malls. Fun.
Beth says
Love the photos, I live in Lexington KY, I’ll have to check that place out, I see a nice day trip!!
Kate H says
What great pictures! Looks like you had a fun time.
I have several older mixers: a Sunbeam Mixmaster 10A and a Dormeyer Meal Maker (both 50s); and two 70s Sunbeams. Here is my advice when purchasing something like this:
1. Buy from an estate sale. Make sure it has all the parts (beaters, bowls, juicer) and that they ALL FIT that particular mixer. And that it runs on all speeds. Spend some time hunting through the kitchen gadgets because estate sale people often don’t realize mixers come with different attachments — meat grinders, shredders, mayo oil drippers, coffee grinders, ice cream makers, etc. — and just dump misc kitchen gadgets together. So look through the mess and see if anything else goes with your mixer. Do not expect that if a beater is missing you will be able to find one on ebay or at your local hardware store. (Although you will likely be able to find the instructions and cookbook on ebay.)
2. To research mixers, search WACEM (a chat group for those who are addicted to mixers). You can find people to restore your mixer on WACEM also, and at least one guy sells restored mixers.
3. If you fall for something that maybe has a little something wrong with it that could likely be repaired by someone, be cautious: unless you are that someone, you will pay a lot (as much as for a new mixer in many cases) to get it repaired. Also: death by electrocution is not something you ought to flirt with.
I am not a Kitchen Aid person, so don’t know about prices for them, but for a Sunbeam, you would expect to pay between $20 and $50, depending on model and condition. The colored 11s (esp pink, blue or chrome) are pricier. They made a million 11s, so it’s a good model to buy — you can still get (new) beaters and bowls that fit it.
Kate
chris says
What great information! Thanks!
Chelsea says
The dinnerware set is called “Swiss Chalet” and made by Stetson Marcrest. I don’t have any of the pieces yet, but they’ve been on my ‘want-list’ for a while 🙂
chris says
Thanks, Pam! I got to go out antiquing in my pajamas! 🙂
I have the small mixing bowl that you show on the stand mixer — very fun to see the sort of mixer it went with.
Have a great morning!