Up at 5 a.m. to go to Malvern. My friend Pam offered to drive me, so I was happy to accept. It was already raining when we set off and the forecast for rain at Malvern was spot on. I got quite damp walking round (Pam and I split up as we walk at different rates, browsing). The outside stalls were down by half, if not two-thirds and nothing really amazing. I bought a few things, then a well grown Spirea japonica for Tam - 3 times the size and cheaper than the one she was looking at in the garden centre recently, and found a gorgeous little vintage painted wooden rabbit for Rosie, and treated myself to a lovely transfer print Olde Foley Ware bowl. Two pieces of china have gone from the dresser shelf to justify one coming in. Not quite the Swedish Death Clean yet, but I have to have sort through my china. Fortunately the hailstones (which I forgot to mention yesterday) didn't arrive until I was back indoors, but then chucked it down. Not what you want in April.
Not even remotely tempted! Now, if you are going to paint a horse, at least paint one worth the effort, and not this ewe-necked, straight-shouldered, croup-high, bucket-headed animal! No Way could I live with that on my wall!!
Possibly the worst item of taxidermy I have ever seen - perhaps it was a manky fox to start with!
The square box front left contained a lovely old vintage wooden cube jigsaw which had I think 6 different jigsaws, depending on which way you turned the cube.
Tam's Spiraea japonica.
Rosie's rabbit. I couldn't resist.
Sounds wet but fun! My fave item is the miniature turquoise child's sewing machine--and your bowl! I don't see Rosie's rabbit tho?
ReplyDeleteMaybe the old ugly horse was a much beloved family ride?
How L Whale is ok.
I had a feeling you'd like that. You probably recognize it as your favourite and interesting stall from previous posts. Rosie's Rabbit now up there.
DeleteHe was probably someone's favourite hunter but with a shoulder that upright, I'd have preferred to drive him!
My fave booth w dolls and sewing items!? Funny how one gravitates to the same person's wares each time. The Bunny is darling. I forgot to say I love the first painting of the flowering gnarled trees. Worth it? except I am not fond of the gaudy white white white frame.
DeleteThe handmade spring wreath is beautiful too. Thank you for a fun walk around the flea.
PS There was a woman on Instagram showing what her outfits would be for the Malvern Market. Layers, sturdy boots, one choice was a raincoat, the other a puffer jacket. Must have been quite cold. You had hail? Hard on the spring flowers.
I was about to mention that the rabbit hadn't appeared when--in the time it took me to whish the dustmop about--the rabbit popped up.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking so many children's toys have become plastic, supposedly 'educational' things with bright shapes and such, but how nice to have some vintage treasures.
Plants, whether trays of seedlings or annuals well grown and arranged in decorative planters are much more affordable at the local Amish auctions than at the greenhouse/nursery outlets.
Haha - just to keep you on your toes! Noticed it when I was checking it later. I try to avoid plastic but it's not easy these days. This is at least wooden, though I think it was originally in a slotted base.
DeleteI like the plants at the Fleamarkets - good choice and good prices too.
few things are more unattractive or repulsive than poorly executed taxidermy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you there.
DeleteAlways a wide assortment there! But worth the day out.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy going as I see friends who have stands there, as well as other dealer friends buying, and it's always a nice day out - a break for me. Sometimes there are even things worth buying!
DeleteLooks like there were some very interesting items. I love the bowl and the bunny.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's always interesting to see what other people have on their stalls, but it's a shadow of what it used to be.
DeleteThose little sewing machines are so cute! You've done well.
ReplyDeleteAren't they? Those people seem to find some interesting things for their stall.
DeleteI think that the painting with the blossom tree would look so much better if it had a very simple frame. I mean, that frame is so ‘in yer face’ !
ReplyDeleteAn interesting selection though! I hope you enjoyed the day.😁
You're right, but he said he had found it very filthy and had to clean up the painting, so probably gave the frame a fresh coat of paint whilst he was at it. Original frame anyway, and might look better stripped back.
DeleteIt looks like an interesting, if slightly dampish day out. Maybe the copper baby-case was designed to be used as a coal scuttle once the baby has grown out of it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHard to say. Never seen the like before and their stock is all bought at French brocantes.
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