Vintage Thingie Thursday ALREADY?!?

Yep, its that time again! When you are finished reading my post today, click on the vintage lady above to be transported to Coloradolady's blog and see the rest of the participants for today's vintage showings!

This first picture is not vintage peeps - but they are peeps hatched on Easter Morning! I picked them up yesterday from a local hatchery - aren't they just adorable?? They are Isa Browns and Black Sex Links chicks. I wanted laying hens, and these are the easiest to sex for any amateur, because of the color differences between pullets and cockerels. I just had to show them off for a moment - too cute!!! Now, on to the vintage thingies!

I went browsing this week during a rainy day, and saw some unique items in one of our local shops. Could not resist bringing home a couple of the goodies I spied. If you love vintage, then you just might probably have the same vintage-itis that I get from time to time! The first vintage thing shown below is a common household item.

The size of this kitchen strainer is attractive - not too large, but big enough to drain a can of beans, for instance. I liked the wire lip feature, rather than the kitty ears attached on the tops of other strainers. This one won't allow the strainer to easily slip off the edge of a pot or a bowl, like the other strainers might.











The next item I have to show you today was new to me. I was born and raised in the city, and didn't have a clue as to what it might be at first glance, and was glad it was listed on the tag!
Tags can be most helpful, especially when a gal has a fondness for old tools, but doesn't have a clue as to their original purpose!






For those of you raised in the city like I was, this is a sheep shears! I got a brief history from the shop keeper, who visits estate sales, among other places, and finds such interesting items. As old as they are, they are still pretty sharp - especially the points - so I would not advise anyone to hang them overhead unless they are secured extremely well - you would not want your visitors skewered if a nail or drywall lets loose! HEAVEN FORBID! They have a little bit of weight to them, and the curved handle has retained its original 'spring', so with additional sharpening, I have no doubt they would still work adequately, even though today's electric shears get the job done much faster. I imagine these old shears would look great among sheep 'collectables' like needle felted lambs, lamb artwork, or anything 'sheep-ish'! How grand!



For anyone that might be interested, these two vintage items are currently offered for sale in my etsy shop - the link is on the left side bar.


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