THE move

hey, sorry, haven't been on for a bit. we are shaking things up at country roads antiques. 3rd building is where the action is at right now!!!! so much action, matter of fact, that i get home, feed the cats, jump into a hot shower, pour some wine, and turn into a pumpkin. that's why no blog.

just wanted to let you know that the huge beadboard cupboard (featured below) has been moved. come check him out! he's got a "full frontal" going on!! when the pic was taken, because of the position, the far away side shot was all i could get. now, he can display just how big and bad and beautiful he really is.

the john deere tractor umbrella has also been relocated. he will have a spot all his own. once again, he will rise above the dust! 3rd building - perched above the back door - longing for some attention.

well, the tendrils are beginning to grow atop my head. till the next time . . . . . . . .

large old beadboard general store metal lined cooler

hi: great for the patio or kitchen. strong, solid, sturdy and heavy. very cool blue and cream paint. 29 inches deep, 49 1/2 inches wide, 30 inches high with 2 top doors that pull completely off. the metal lining is in perfect condition with a drain hole to the outside. once the top doors are closed, it makes a great piece of furniture. she is very functional and pretty to boot! her new life as a party host would be a fun assignment after all those years of sitting idle. image the compliments you'd get about your unique "cooler".

650.00 is what she needs to go home with you.

if you decide you must have her to host birthday celebrations or football-watching bashes, you can find her at:

serendipity
41950 main street
old town temecula
temecula, ca 92590
951-506-4446

large old yellow plank top farm table

hi: this wonderful find is yellow - yes, yellow - old original paint. he is magnificent!! great old aged pine and heavy as all get out! you will never find another. sporting 6 legs, he stretches 12 ft and 9 inches long and 30 inches wide - a 2 board top - random width. plank thickness is 1 1/4 inch. with this length and board thickness he needs all 6 legs! and wonderful legs they are - as you can see by the pics - very nicely shaped. 6 wheels aid in moving him about. a very large crown type molding adds that extra touch. stands at 30 1/2 inches from floor to top. floor to under apron clears at 23 3/4 inches. he commands attention. he deserves it. think of all the holiday meals and family gatherings he has hosted and would like to host in the future. if you have the perfect spot for this old guy and need a huge table - he is waiting to go home with you. u

he is priceless!! but will sell himself to the right party for 1695.00.

viewing and purchasing is at:
serendipity
41950 main street
old town temecula
temecula, ca 92590

951-506-4446

old john deere tractor umbrella

hi: found this gem in nebraska. it's the real thing. it sports a few patches lovingly applied over the decades by the farmer's wive - i imagine. this huge umbrella shaded the farmer as he plowed his fields long before tractors had roofs, much less closed cabs and air conditioning. it has seen many a long hot dusty day and endless acres of land. because of it's condition and just for the fact that it survived at all, makes me think the farmer cherished it and took good care of it. it is made of a very tight weave cotton fabric. couldn't get an exact measurement on the diameter since it was high up but looks to be 4 1/2 to 5 feet at least. all the metal spines are present with lots of strength and "pop up" action. one spine does need to be reset in the round metal center at the top. it will take a couple of pairs of strong hands to pop the eye into the socket. the wood pole is quite thick and well handled. this beauty is a must have for the john deere collector. it is definitely an unusual find.

it resides at:
country roads antiques and gardens
204 w chapman
old town orange, ca 92866
714-532-3041

i believe the price is 289.00. forgot to double check. but the staff will be more than happy to have a look and let you know for sure.

fabulous large unpainted beadboard pine cupboard

hi! i did it! first pic. thanks to sue at country roads, i got this kinda sorta down.

this fabulous -very fabulous - cupboard is at country roads right now. he is totally unpainted. never has been painted. very clean, very solid and very roomy. nice wide thick wood. dimensions: 73 inches wide - 74 inches tall - 20 1/2 inches deep. he boasts 5 shelves - evenly spaced - and another could be added to the bottom - otherwise it is open to the floor. 2 large doors - 25 1/2 inches wide each - make it easy for you to pack and pile into the cupboard. there is a center post between the doors. this helps to keep him strong and straight. he's been waxed to enhance his wonderful deep color. he is a very handsome primitive! born 1930-1940's. and priced at 1475.00. if you tell the staff you found him via this blog, have them call me to okay 15% off.

he can be viewed and adopted at: country roads antiques and gardens
204 w chapman ave
old town orange, ca 92866
714 - 532-3041
www.countryroadsantiques.com

should you decide to make him yours, please purchase him thru the store.

thanks.

fabulous large unpainted beadboard pine cupboard

awesome antiques: the unusual find

awesome antiques: the unusual find

the unusual find

my goal this year is to acquaint folks with some of the unusual, very large, very special items i have for sale. all are old. all are wonderful. all are one of a kind. i will post pics soon as i can. measurements and descriptions will always be attached. i am just getting this started and learning how - so please be patience should i mess up.

items are located in various stores - country roads antiques and gardens (city of orange), serendipity (temecula), precious times (redlands), and country village antiques (glendora). money will not be exchanged via this venue. all money is paid to the stores. all items can be viewed and picked up at the designated store. addresses/phone numbers will be posted along with each item. each and every store i am in is staffed with fabulous help. you will be pleased.

why a blog? as a junker i know how difficult it is to find that special item. your time is valuable. you can hunt it down here and go directly to where it is at. as a seller, these large items are not easily moved about from store to store/city to city in the hopes of exposing the item to a different group of customers. as a rule everyone has a radius they live, work, and shop in. rarely does anyone drive hours out of their way on a prayer that they will find that odd thing. hopefully, this will assist you and me. nothing small or ordinary will be listed. farm tables, gigantic grain bins, massive hardware store cubby hole units, fabulous iron beds - - - whatever i find and feel is truly special.

so let's get started by posting it. no pics yet. this is just to get acquainted. i have my fingers crossed . . . .