Vintage Bargains

I have two awesome vintage and thrifty things to share with you

Both are also additions to my collections

A blue fridgie!  I'm not sure what set this came from but when I saw it at Goodwill and it was priced reasonably AND it was Senior Day, I had to have it!  Cost:  $1.... Score!

This next find was the only thing found on this quick visit to Value Village last week

This hammered aluminum bread tray is in wonderful condition

This Rodney Kent piece marked 404 has his well known Tulip design on it

and applied ribbon and flower handles

I saw this listed on line for $25

I paid $3

I'm joining Suzanne for 

Vintage Thingy Thursday

and

Diann for 

Thrifty Things Friday

Hugs,

Linda

Rodney Kent Hammered Aluminum

Do you like Hammered Aluminum?

It still seems to be an inexpensive collectible

I have found all my pieces thrifting and I have also been gifted with a few

Today I'm showing you a piece made by 

Rodney Kent a well know maker

This is a small piece and was used to hold coasters. 

 Maybe one day I'll find the matching coasters to go with it. The handle is my favorite part.

Another Rodney Kent piece I have

Is this lidded casserole holder with the tulip handle

While this piece is not in great shape I still love the design on it

Cleaning Hammered Aluminum

this is what I found

The easiest way I've found to clean them is to just spray them with an orange cleaner.  Spray it on then just let it soak for a few minutes.  In a moment your vintage aluminum serving pieces should rinse off shiny and bright. 

A good grease cutter and a soft sponge will work if you don't have orange spray.  Or use plain lemon juice and let it soak for a few minutes.

DO NOT use any kind of scrubbers or abrasive polishes.  Even salt will scratch the finish off your aluminum if you aren't careful.

I have other Hammered Aluminum pieces  I would love to share with you in a future post

Today I'm joining:

Vintage Thingy Thursday 

Potpourri Friday

Thrifty Finds Friday

Check out my post on Viewing My World as I join in the Thrifty Living Project 2012

Hugs,

Linda