Memorial Day weekend

We got to spend a relaxing weekend with the kids in Virginia. We got to hang out and be PaPa and Grandma while the kids went to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. The weekend was capped off by a nice hour jaunt in the woods with my speedy daughter. On the way back to N.C. I could not be forced to remember our veterans. There was a caravan of bikers returning from DC and the last one turned as he passed and gave me a big Marine Corps salute as he drove by. You can't miss my huge USMC sticker on the back window of my SUV. God Bless our Veterans...
I will be posting more vintage and antique items this week ....Stay tuned....


Top picture is of a beautiful milk glass lamp we have for sale. It works too... :)

Hurricane lamp by Rick-bar sales

We must admit we have a thing for lamps. Since we bought our first Capodimonte at a yard sale, we have been hooked. I have even learned how to rewire them without killing myself.
Friday night we were lucky enough to purchase a very dirty, but somehow beautiful lamp. After cleaning it and taking it apart we discovered it is a rare Rick-bar sales lamps. These lamps are gorgeous, ornate, and are very collectible. This one is still in my living room in pieces until I can get it rewired and back together. Below are some pictures of it. The globe is free of nicks and chips. We have to buy a shade for the top and will have to search for the right one.

Vintage Metal glider,metal rocking chair, and metal chair

I bought a vintage 1940's metal glider, metal rocker, and matching metal chair a few weeks ago. They are the very popular Pie Crust design that everyone loved. For the past two days I have stripped and taken apart 1 chair and the glider. I finally got all of the rust off and painted the primer on this morning. This afternoon I painted one chair and the top of the glider. I love the green color and it makes the metal really pop out. I was going to sell all three items but by the time I am done I may just keep them. Gliders that are in pristine condition are hard to find. This one is a keeper. I hope I get them done before the end of the week. I would be tempted to sell all three as a set but I'd have to ask $700.00. I saw a similar set in Selma this weekend that was in bad shape for $800.00.
Here are pictures to show the progress.

Vintage and antique western goodies

My sister and brother in law own a store called Lone Star Country. They now reside in Texas. They have been dealing with antique and vintage items for years. They have access to numerous items that we don't get here in Eastern North Carolina. Please feel free to look at their website and contact them with any item you may be curious about. Their website address is http://lonestarcountry.weebly.com/index.html

I also want to wish my wonderful sister a very Happy Birthday...Love you Tracy :)

Vintage Owl Cookie jar

We have a gorgeous vintage owl cookie jar for sale. It has no chips or cracks that I can see. It would look great on your counter full of cookies. Chocolate chip anyone???

Simpler time

     Part of the reason we started our venture in selling antiques and vintage items is that we love them and know they last. We have a variety of items that are very old, but that are still in great condition. This brings me to a story.
     Yesterday we were at Ayden Antiques and Stuff chatting with the owner Steve. I was chatting and at the same time I was taking some overall pictures of the store. That is when it happened. The camera got stuck in the open position and quit working. This isn't the first time I have had issues with a Kodak camera. I drove home and got on to the internet to find a solution. As almost quickly as it happened, a miracle occured when I turned the camera back on and it started working.
     This weekend I will be putting together another slide show to display the amazing items that are available in the store. There are some great booth participants like us and Steve has some awesome furniture and antique items for anyone that would like to purchase them. Please come by to get a look.
     I am hopeful that the camera keeps working. If not, I will have to find me a vintage one that I know will work better.

We are on Facebook- Rusty Pot Antiques

     As a way to reach more folks in our area, we are now on Facebook. We have had a great week with the kids being home for a little while. Our son is deploying to Afghanistan soon and we are very proud of him. Our daughter is home from Appalachian State University for the summer and we are lucky to have her with us selling our awesome antique finds.
 Please add us on Facebook when you get a chance.
    Our booth is Ayden Antiques and Stuff is doing well and we have had a lot of visitors. The whole store has a homey feel to it and there are many treasures located in the store for all to discover.
Lastly, many thanks to my new friend from Plymouth for suggesting I start a Facebook site for our antiques. It has been a pleasure working with you so far and hope you find more cool antiques.

Porters Liniment salve antique tin

Porters Liniment salve antique tin. It still has some salve left in it. Tin itself is very collectible. Made by the Geo. H. Rundle corporation in Piqua Ohio. I found this great tin in my Grandmothers attic in the western part of the state. This collectible is close to a 100 years old. I have never seen another one like it. Copyright date is 1916. The price for this item is $20.00.

8 Vintage Marcie dolls

We have 8 Marcie dolls available. They came from a lady that had them since the 40's. They are unboxed and would look great in a curio cabinet. The dolls are getting sold as a set. They are worn, have a few cosmetic issues and are going to be sold as is. They could be used in a variety of ways.  Drop me an email if you're interested.

Moving in new items to our booth at Ayden Antiques and Stuff

     We have spent the weekend getting organized and carrying more items in to our booth at Ayden Antiques and Stuff. Our booth is located 1/2 way down on the right side of the store. Our location in Ayden is at 503 2nd Street. We are located between the funeral home and the fire department. 
     Steve is the owner and has a great store loaded full of old goodies. He has antique and vintage furniture as well as a little bit of everything. 


We have moved the following new items our booth this past weekend:
Martha Washington bedspreads
Fine Linens
Coffee table with 2 matching end tables
2 matching vintage lamps
Vintage magazines
2 framed Barnum and Bailey Circus posters
Glassware and stove ware ( Fire King )
Carved painted decoys
Old Coke bottles and carriers


If you get a chance, come by and see us...We hope you have a great week... :)

1963 Ben Cooper Jack in the Box Costume

Vintage Ben Cooper produced Jack in the Box Costume. This item has a cotton jumpsuit with the vintage mask that is still in great shape. It does not come with a box. The graphics are still awesome and the rubber band that attaches the mask to the face is still intact. This is a must for any collector. $50.00