My trip today to the Herndon/Reston ReStore shop held lots of unusual bargains. When I initially walked in, I noticed this nice set of Bohemian China made in Czechoslovakia.
There is quite a bit of information on fine china made in Czechoslovakia but I wasn’t able to find this particular pattern or its age. It has a lovely pink rose pattern over the dish and the edges are trimmed in gold. There looks to be a good many pieces in the set.
After WWI, Bohemia became part of Czechoslovakia. China made after 1918 are marked as made in Czechoslovakia.
Czechoslovakia was a country which existed from 1918 to 1992. After the “Velvet Revolution”, Czechoslovakia was divided into two European counties–the Czech Republic and Slovakia on January 1, 1993.
Fine China with Rose Pattern and Gold Rims 
Marking on the Back of China Plate
In the below photograph, I loved the look of these fruit picking baskets. Each basket has a red rim around the tops and two wire handles. Each basket was reasonably priced at only $5 a basket.
These three red rimmed baskets would also look nice with Christmas decorations or perhaps a grouping of some holiday poinsettias in them tied with a large gingham bow.
These fruit picking baskets could also be used for holding magazines, blankets, throws, or other items.
These baskets work well in country decors, kitchens, or to add a pop of red color to your current den or bedroom.
Everyone knows here at FMB, we love vintage milk cans. At one time, our area was filled with dairy farms. I’m surprised that you don’t see more vintage milk cans and other diary related items for sale in local antique shops.
The black milk can is priced at $50. I’m not sure of the price of the other milk can.
I personally like the milk can on the left with the green trim around the middle. It looks very rustic and well loved.
The below photograph is of a drum set with the wording StarCaster on the set. From what I read online, this is probably a beginner’s drum set.
I know nothing about musical or musical instruments but this set could be lots of fun for that teen or adult wanting to get into music or drums.
This drum set also comes with a drum seat.
The photograph below is of a of heavy winged back chair with dark wooden claw front feet. The print on the chair is modern botanical and would match with a lot of rooms due to the many colors.
I believe it was priced right to sell at only $25. The ReStore shop also offers a selection of couches, chairs, and tables.
So What Did I Buy?
I’m always looking for something practical but could hardly not pick up this chubby clear glass squirrel. It sparkled at me from across the store. The squirrel dish is either for candy, nuts, or possibly to be used as a small planter. It’s a little small for a planter so I’m going to go with the nut or candy dish. The squirrel glass dish was priced at only $5 in the ReStore shop.
I spent a lot of time researching this piece online and think it might be a Sasaki handcrafted crystal glass animal made in Japan. I think this piece was made in the 1980’s and online prices run from $10 to $35. I’ll never know for sure since it doesn’t have a Sasaki tag still on it and there are other similar type squirrels from other makers.
The Sasaki company was founded in Toyko in 1902 and has a history of producing both glass and ceramic wear.
Initially the company started out making oil lamps. When electricity came about they then switched and began to produce electrical lamps. After that they produced household glassware.
The Sasaki company often used nature for inspiration. So it is not surprising that they produced a crystal “Zoo Line” making flat abstract zoo animals. I, believe, this squirrel dish was created after the “Zoo Line”.
This crystal squirrel dish measures in Height 13.3. cm. (5.2″)and 17.5 cm (6.8″) from the tip of his nose to his tail, and width is 8 cm. (3.1″) The nut planter area measures 6 cm. (2.3 inches) by 7.5 cm. (2.9 inches).
For the photograph, I filled a little yellow cup cake liner with nuts which fit nicely in to squirrel.
He’ll look nice in a party setting filled with nuts so I’m thinking this is a great purchase for me.
The Habitat for Humanity is a non-government and non-profit organization founded in 1976. Their goal is to help people in the community and also around the world build or improve what they call home.
A big thank you to ReStore shop, Habitat for Humanity, the Reston-Herndon location, which allowed me to take photographs for my blog. All items were currently for sale on today’s date.
While there, Eric was setting up some color television sets which were also for sale. Thanks again!