When you read an advertisement for a sale that promises Swanky Swigs, you know there are several possibilities. One, the person could be one of those people who calls every vintage glass a Swanky Swig, and we all know what we think of them. Two, the person could be one of those people who knows exactly what a Swanky Swig is and is not going to be selling them cheap.
Or - and this is an unlikely possibility - the person knows exactly what a Swanky Swig is, but the person is moving and is more than happy to make a deal with someone who's willing to take them all. Here's a really unlikely scenario: The person will have not only a nice array of Swanky Swigs, but two of the tall 1937 Tulip #1s, which we all know are really hard to find. Because in all of your years of Swig hunting, you've found only one of them.
The person will have a bunch of the easier to find but no less lovely smaller 1937 Tulip #1 Swigs.
Not to mention a Kiddie Cup.
And the 1940s tulip from the Posy series.
And, as if you needed anything else to make you happy, a sturdy little Jadeite coffee mug.
I'm not suggesting this kind of thing happens often. When it does, it's a pretty good day.
Oh you lucky ducky! Isn't it amazing that the stuff is still out there and we still find it. that is what keeps us on the hunt - for sure!
Posted by: Kathy | April 30, 2012 at 02:04 AM
I just love happy endings. Good for you.
Posted by: Kim k. | April 30, 2012 at 06:33 AM
If there was such an advertisement, I would hope that I wouldn't see it 'til the day of the sale, because otherwise, I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SLEEP!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | April 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM
What lucky finds! I never find them around these parts anymore ): BTW, you've inspired me with your kitchen photos to redo the dreary and make it all cheery! Thanks & wish me luck, I start this week! XXX Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen | April 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Whoot, whoot! Just like my incredible magazine story - you lucky (and totally Swanky Swig deserving) gal. LOL
Posted by: Jewels | April 30, 2012 at 05:15 PM
They must have come as a bonus because of all the efforts in your lovely kitchen.
Showed the micro shelf above your stove to hubs. Think it could be a nice solution for our rehab.
Posted by: Mary | April 30, 2012 at 07:17 PM
How could you resist? These tulip glasses are beautiful and ooze art deco. Enjoy your cup of coffee in that sweet cup. Smiles..Renee
Posted by: Renee | April 30, 2012 at 08:10 PM
hmmm. I wonder how the twins would like a summer of I Spy-Vintage Edition. I could review what we are looking for, fill the car with snacks and bribes and hit EVERY SALE THIS SUMMER. Would that be considered exploitation? I think not...
Great glasses. I may have to add to my collection. They are so darned cheery.
Posted by: Vicki | April 30, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Sounds like you met a sale made for you in Swanky Swig heaven! I don't know how folks can resist them....
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | May 01, 2012 at 12:06 AM
Be still my heart! Again....you and I have the same passion! I'm not sure how many Swanky Swigs I have. Most of mine are flowers! Such delightful little things to collect!
Posted by: Carol Ingenthron | May 01, 2012 at 10:35 AM
I loved your rearranging pictures! I think you're the only person who's got a vintage kitchen stuff/ jadite collection that's bigger than mine! And yours is so much more nicely displayed. Also, I don't think I've ever seen a jadite mug that shape before, do you find many of them around?
Posted by: Chase l Oh The Cuteness! | May 06, 2012 at 09:49 PM