WHY DO I COLLECT?

Why do I collect? That's easy... because it's so much fun! Ever since I can remember I have been going to flea markets, antique shops, yard sales, you name it. Wherever I could find some sort of interesting treasure or cool piece of junk! I love driving around in search of new places or revisiting my favorite spots. I come from a family of collectors and have lived amongst antiques and collectibles my whole life. I have a passion for decorating especially with things that I find in my travels or even things found in the trash... which by the way can be some of the best stuff! But for those who share the same passion, I don't have to tell you... you all know what fun it is and how addicting it can be! Here I will share my collections, interesting finds, decorating tips, photos, projects, friends collections and thoughts and whatever else I may find along the way.


2.19.2011

OVAL RESTAURANT PLATES


More from my restaurant/hotel china collection. I love oval plates and also odd pieces like these celery dishes. I got the top oval plate from Antique Haven in Riegelsville, PA, which is one of my favorite places, and it says Joy Yoeng... probably from a cool old Chinese restaurant... and the middle plate from Browns Diner was purchased at a yard sale for 50 cents! I was very pleased with that purchase since I had seen the same plate at Atlantique City for $75!
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  1. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Fantastic post! Would you please let me know if you have anything from the old Grunewald Hotel in New Orleans? That is my family, and it is hard to find. I would be forever grateful! Thanks.

    Helene Grunewald O'Cain

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  2. ILoveCollectingOctober 22, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Hi... I will keep you posted... will have to check my inventory...

    Glad you liked my post!

    Emily

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  3. JackofwitsOctober 4, 2019 at 9:54 AM

    Interesting! Please what can you tell me about the age of the Joy Yoeng platter? Can you date it by the makers mark on the back? I just bought one. If you can date it by the makers mark, what does it look like on yours? I wish I could share the Shenango Makers mark on mine with you. L. Barth & Sons. Green, only text no illustration.

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