Little by little, piece by piece, one unusual thing after another—I wade slowly through the brocante, peering into every small box and across each tabletop like a scavenger hunter. I try to stay focused, resisting the call of the larger, more obvious beauties.
Instead, I search for the small things—the ones that require a closer look, a bit more patience.
I’ve been loving it lately. Recently, someone asked me to send them a box of small treasures. How could I possibly resist?
With my house nearly overflowing, (okay stuffed) I’m thankful I have clients who want me to send them French brocante stuff- big or small. It gives my passion an avenue.
Plus, I learned so much about French history and culture by going to the brocantes in France. Lessons that are passed down through objects and craft.
A Catholic WWI solider’s prayer token to hold in their pocket.
Here’s a glimpse of what I found:
- A souvenir of Paris with tiny pictures tucked inside
- A face powder box with its original label
- An inkwell and calligraphy pen holder
- A baby rattle.
- A game counter in bakelite and silver
- Pipe ancienne Gambier JACOB
- À a vice president pin handmade
- Prayer token
- A châtelaine’s louis d’Ore coin purse
- Religious document sceau
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