So, I went antique shopping with my mom.
Last weekend my girls were playing in a volleyball tournament in a little town just south of Calgary called Nanton. This unique town is known in the area for its smattering of antique shops. My mom and I have been trying to make a trip to Nanton all summer, to no avail, so this was perfect! We slipped down to the shops in between the girls' games to see what we could find.
I managed to find a few vintage pieces that made me smile. The retro mirror has a beveled edge all the way around it's intriguing shape, as well as some tasteful etching. I have been scoping mirrors for several months but most were scratched or chipped or had an overpowering design or too pricey! I picked up this one for $28. After checking out a few vintage tablecloths, my eyes caught sight of this beauty with the yellow and grey design...my fave colour scheme. Not a snag, rip or stain could be found. And if you look closely, there is a very subtle cream design that surrounds the flower pattern, which made me fall in love with it.
And then there was the Brownie movie camera which still has the original reels and some film inside! The leather case is in excellent condition and includes a few other gadgets such as a stand for the camera, extra reels, tins, and a certificate.
In another fun little shop I found this Kodak folding camera. I don't know a lot about this camera, so I am going to do some investigating. It is in excellent condition and I am hoping to get it working once I can find the film it requires. This one cost me $25.
Then, I spun around to discover this beauty sitting on the shelf. It is a Zeiss Ikon from the German man, Carl Zeiss who is known for his camera lenses. Again, I don't have too much information on this camera yet, but I am going to find out. This one cost me $50 and I have already put 35mm film into it and have begun taking some shots. This is where the ease and instant gratification of digital will be missed. I will have to wait to finish the entire film and have it developed before I can see if it is working!
So, I am tickled with my purchases and anticipate using each piece in the near future.
