Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Enamelware Finds

Several months ago, I found this vintage bread box at an antique store and bought it for the kitchen in Asti.  It joins the collection of white enamelware and porcelain that have black lettering.
I just love the simplicity of pieces like this and the farmhouse style they lend to the kitchen.

Last week, I found a few reproduction pieces on eBay.  
This little soap holder was only $5, so I bought several.
This one is in the guest bathroom in Asti, holding a few of the many soaps I've collected.

Along with the soap holders, I also found this "Toiletries" holder.  Perfect for the guest bathroom at home!  

Whether called enamelware or graniteware, these were working pieces in farmhouses in Europe and America.  I used to have a white enamel cookware set that we used for camping--that's how long I've been collecting these pieces.
It's nice to find a few hard working reproduction pieces at reasonable prices.


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13 comments:

Pura Vida said...

such a quaint little addition!

helen tilston said...

I love the theme and it looks classic

Helen xx

Kathysue said...

Great finds D!! If it is black and white and has words on it, I am so THERE!! Love it,
Happy Wednesday,
Kathysue

Tricia Rose Rough Linen said...

These are wonderful - but doesn't the soap get soggy? I never know the point at which to recycle them, as new cakes of soap look so lovely, and used ones less so...

Terri~terrileeauthor said...

I love them, too. Plus I love anything with 'lettering' on it.

Michele Smith said...

Oh those are just gorgeous! I love the "soap" one. I just shared my enamelware bread box too LOL

MONICA LIVAS said...

Great finds! LOVE all of them!

carolyn bradford said...

You are definitely my kind of girl! Love your bread box as well as your other finds! You are so great at finding just the right thing!

The Tablescaper said...

Great little collection.

- The Tablescaper

Betty said...

What a find. I love them all and they are so cute.

Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog said...

Love the look of these! I've never seen them before.

Helen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog

Sarah said...

Great finds! You know I love the black and white, especially if it includes words. Just added another Dundee jar to my group. ;-) ~ Sarah

Nancy's Daily Dish said...

These are great finds, and great prices are an added plus! I've wanted an enamel ware bread bin for a long time.

~Nancy

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