As promised, we’re on a Freakin’ ‘tiquen road trip again!
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Day one we headed out to Adamstown, Pa and points west. Our first adventure was missing the exit to get to the turnpike. Asking Siri, she brought us on the most round about and torturous route. And about 20 minutes out of our way, we eventually got to the turnpike. Our plan: hit up a few malls south of Adamstown, spend the night then spend the bulk of day 2 hunting the shops along Adamstown’s main drag.
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And just for fun, can you guess how many West Bend Hot/Cold servers (aka: Penguin Ice Buckets) we’ve seen on this trip? Write your answer down now, and see how you did.
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Our first stop was the 272 Antiques and Collectible Marketplace. Nicely laid out, items are fairly priced and an abundance of items to choose from all eras. Although we saw a few things of interest, we walked away empty handed.
Browsing the aisles at the 272 Antiques & Collectible Marketplace
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Stop two had us at the Mother Tucker’s Antiques and Collectibles. Don’t let the name fool you. Items range from high to medium end collectibles with an adequate number of antiques thrown in to justify the name. As before, they had a few items of interest. But not interesting enough.
A view of Mothertrucker’s
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We risked asking Siri for directions to our next destination. With flash flood warnings for the area, she brought us on a wild ride of back roads with localized flooding. Driving through farm lands and sharing the roads with many, many Amish horse and buggies, it was not a fun ride.
Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall
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We finally arrived at the Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall. This is a large mall thoughtfully laid out with a good variety of items. Prices are fair but not bargains. We did pick up a nice deco amber depression glass bowl for $15.00.
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Barbie’s everywhere
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Decorative items
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Eclectic mix
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Just for fun
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Kitchen carts are versatile
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Barware
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Vintage kitchen Items
Amber deco bowl
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Using Google to get back to Adamstown didn’t prove to be any more successful than using Siri, the advantage was that the waters had receded.
Lancaster County Antique Mall (photo via website)
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A quick stop at Lancaster County Antique Center Mall and Anthony picked up a few pieces to add to his World’s Fair collection.
Souvenir plates and ashtrays from the 1939-1940 Golden Gate Exposition
Pine Hill Antique Mall, Adamstown. Pa
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Day two started at the furthest store from the highway and one of our favorites. Pine Hills Antiques is a long low building on a hill. We arrived minutes after they opened. Therefore, no crowds! You will find a variety of items to fit your collecting needs at competitive prices. You may find a bargain or two depending on what you are looking for.
Anthony enjoying the merchandise
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Aisles of goodness
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Egg cartons, glue and glitter – so fancy!
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Anthony picked up a 1939 World’s Fair vase made by Lenox. This were produced and sold exclusively at Ovington’s on 5th Ave, New York.
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1939-1940 Lenox vase
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Mid-century sailboat paperweight
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I picked up a chrome sailboat paperweight. No, I’m not into all things nautical. I wanted it to “fill-in” for a missing piece on a recently acquired decorative lamp.
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The Mad Hatter Antiques Mall was stop two. It is rare that we walk away empty handed here. Today was no exception.
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Peach glass with built in glass shelf
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Josef Inwald Barolac vase
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Upon arrival, I saw a round peach/rose mirror with built in shelf. In excellent condition and reasonably priced, that was find number one.
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A few booths down, I saw a very heavy glass vase. Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1920-30, it was designed by Josef Inwald Barolac. Though it does have a small chip on the foot, the price was a fraction of a fraction of the cost of what they normally sell for.
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Vitnage phones abound
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Where’s Anthony?
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Aisles of goodness
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Unusual finds
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Lots to choose from
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This is a large mall with lots to see. Toward the back corner, a vendor specializes in kitch household goods. Before we explored, Anthony tried on some cool threads to get into the proper mood. Can you dig it?
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Getting his groove on
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I spy with my little eye
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Admiring the barware
Mid-century kitchen chic
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Our next stop, Adams Antiques. Much of what they sell is out of our league. But we have found and purchased an occasional treasure. Not today.
Higher end items on display
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What can I say?
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Rare collectibles
Always fun to browse
Our final stop was the German Trading Post. This is another good store and we usually find something. Whether our tastes are changing or vendors haven’t turned over stock due to the pandemic, nothing came home with us.
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Deco Girl Scout Guide book
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Vintage pen display
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I spy…
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…with my little eye
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Westward bound! I had the brilliant idea that while we were still fresh on vacation, we should journey out to Ohio. In theory, a great idea. Driving six hours (sorry Anthony) was not fun.
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We eventually made it and stayed overnight to get a fresh start in the morning.
I-76 Antique Mall
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I-76 Antique Mall is a nice way to start the day. Nicely laid out, well lit, their variety of good should be enough for anyone. Although tempted by some Chase items, we escaped with 3 books: Poems of Carl Sandburg, A book on Susie Cooper, and Brideshead Revisited.
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Cases of chrome goodness
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A good mix of eras
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Oooo – copper!
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Packed aisles and cases
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A nice selection
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So much to see
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We tried a new place, Majestic Turnaround in Canton. It is larger than it looked from the outside and had some interesting items. Our only purchase was a Drip-O-lator with label intact.
Vintage Drip-O-lator
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Majestic Turnaround
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Boogie shoes
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They’re everywhere
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A short distance up the road is the RT 43 Antique Mall. Though advertised as open, it wasn’t!
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About half hours’ drive and we explored new place number two, Gristmill Antiques. It is a combination of two separate buildings: Red Door Antiques and Gristmill antiques. Both buildings were nicely laid out but the items were a bit too rustic for our tastes. Still, if farmhouse chic is your thing, we would recommend them.
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Red Door Antique
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Rustic home goods
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The Gristmill
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More rustic wares
Surprise touch of deco
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Strasburg Antique Mall was next. We like his place, though we’ve never purchased anything. Prices are fair and if you’re in the area, stop by.
Strasburg Antique Mall
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A nice selection
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Everything is neat and orderly
Peek-a-boo!
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Not that we push one hotel over another but for $81.00 we had a lovely room the Comfort Suites in Springfield. It is convenient to the highway, gas stations and a multitude of eateries.
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A good place to stay
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Nice room reasonably priced
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We do recommend Rudy’s Smoke House if you like BBQ. But please, avoid our mistake. Unless you plan on sharing your meal, DO NOT order the two-meat special. It comes with two very healthy portions of meat (brisket and pulled pork for each of us), two large, delicious buttery sandwich buns, and two appropriately sized sides. Neither of us were able to finish our meal. (Who are the piggy boys?)
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Highly recommended
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And they’ll come to you!
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The next morning was started at Springfield Antiques and Collectibles. This is a two-building complex and is large. We decided to go rogue and reverse our usually plan of attack. We’re such rebels!
Building 1
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Cases galore
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Shelves neatly arranged
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Vintage household goods
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Decorative wares
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They can’t all be a winner
Who’s the Big Boy?
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At building one, Anthony spotted a Well Art Glaze pitcher (sadly missing its lid) for me. But, as these are hard to find lid or no lid, it’s on its way to its new home.
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Building two is just as big. And I found a vacuum coffee pot, complete with cord, filter, lid and hotplate for $10.00. One word of warning, both building have concrete floors so wear really comfortable shoes. Your back, knees and ankles will thank you for the extra care.
Building 2
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Over 500 booths
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Nice, wide aisles
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Anyone remember these?
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Rare Disneyana
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Nice table scape displays
This vacuum coffee pot came home with us for only $10
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And then we drove to Mecca. Ah!
On the approach to Heart of Ohio
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Other people call it the Heart of Ohio Antique Mall. If you’ve read our other posts, you already know that this place is huge. Merchandise caters to all tastes and we never leave empty handed. Although we’ve done better in the past, we still purchased a few great items.
Just a glimpse of what’s to come
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So many choices
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Vintage serving cart
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Never know what you’ll find
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The Mood Indigo booth
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More of the Mood Indigo booth
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Row upon row of goodies
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Housewares galore
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What’s round and shiny?
Bluebird Radio
Vintage art
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Nice wicker set
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What do we have here?
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Cases with everything imaginable
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Showing about 1/4 of one of 7 wings!
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Hello!
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So close. My pattern doesn’t have the purple flower.
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Contemporary art with vintage furniture
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My spoon is too big!
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They can try to hide…
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I picked up a deco statuette, unmarked but beautifully made. Anthony picked up a Revere “Vestal” sauce boat. And also purchased, a chrome toothbrush / cup holder for his bathroom.
Deco statue, unknown maker
Revere “Vestal” bowl, designed by Norman Bel Geddes
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We closed the day at ½ Price Books, Records and Magazines. We didn’t purchase anything this time. But with their constantly changing inventory, you may hit pay-dirt.
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We had a nice dinner at Outback’s, basically across the street from the bookstore before settling in at a√id. The rooms are cozy, very modern and inexpensive. If you like a European flair, this is the place for you. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again.
European amenities
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We spent part of the night trying to plan our next day’s adventure. Unfortunately, western Pennsylvania antique store don’t offer a lot in terms of our interest. So, though not planned, the next day we headed up to an old friend, Medina Antique Mall.
Welcome to Medina!
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Housewares of all kinds
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Well laid out and generally easy to maneuver
You’ll have fun at Medina Antique Mall!
Lots of things to look at – avoid armadillos!
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High end items – the coffee set came home with us
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Vintage movie star themed collectible tin
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Goods galore
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The modern way to iron your clothes
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Be careful!
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Just a bit too matchy, matchy.
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Nice syphon for your bar
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Shelves display a selection of wares
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Never heard of this movie, have you?
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Vintage posters and prints
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This is another store we rarely walk away with empty handed. I picked up a chrome mid-century sailboat statue and Chase chrome and glass ash receiver. Anthony purchased a Chase Diplomat coffee pot, creamer and sugar. This was by far the most expensive day but we’re happy with our buys.
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Chase Diplomat Coffee Set
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Larger mid-century sailboat art
Chase Antelope Ash Receiver
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From here, we headed east and home. It was a long drive. And between Siri and Google maps, a stressful drive through Pittsburg at rush hour. (Anthony was not a happy man! Thanks, Siri.)
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Just for fun, here are some pictures of what you just never know what you’ll find when antiquing.
I’m sure someone will appreciate this
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Words fail me
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Some really angry cats
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Nothing creepy here
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That’s one angry squirrel
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It wants to be nice
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Special?
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One thing to mention, it seems the prices of antiques in general are rising. And that’s great for sellers. But not so great for collectors.
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And in closing, the total count for the West Bend Hot / Cold Server (aka Penguin Ice Bucket) is 25. If you counted 26, I threw in an almost look-a-like bun warmer!
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Thanks for joining us!
Chris & Anthony (the Freakin”tiquen Guys)
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