A Wrong Turn Leads to the Right Places to Shop for Antiques & Vintage!

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Жыл бұрын

This isn't the place I thought it was! A serendipitous misdirect leads us to Marion, Illinois and its two big, fun antique malls in this video. We intended to go shopping in the next town up the road, but something tells me there's a reason I was meant to discover this new place! Will we find great old antiques and vintage that our collectors will love?
Our first stop is Marion Antique Mall, which fills an old trackside warehouse with thousands of square feet of cool old stuff. Right away, we find a surprising variety of mid-century modern along with the usual primitives, farmhouse items and cast iron ware we're used to seeing in this part of the country. We can't take the 1900-vintage post office window home with us (even though it's on my 'bucket list'), but we do find deals on a 1970s 'boho' Hawaiian carafe, a Lefton weather reading owl and a really fun 1940s red 'bakelite' (catalin, technically) picnic set in suitcase that have to go home with us.
Elvis may have left the building, but his 1970s throne chair didn't! Our inquiry with the Marion mall owners leads us to another antique mall discovery, when they inform us that just up the railroad tracks is Warehouse Antique Mall.
This second mall is a big surprise, a 1905 brick edifice filled with mostly mid-century modernism, home goods and kitsch that's fun to explore. Resin grape and pendant lamps drip from the ceiling and 1940s barstools offer a fun look for a mid-century kitchen or home bar, while vibrant Empoli glass and kitschy 1970s banks and cookie jars capture our attention. This is a fun town full of cool stuff, and we'll be back to visit our accidental discovery in the future!
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@speak2theresafox Жыл бұрын

sometimes I watch these collector videos and I declare certain items that are found once belonged to me. 😂 why oh why did I toss them aside.

@janetpogue4970 4 ай бұрын

I toltally agree with you 😂

@kellyroushar6475 10 ай бұрын

Sir George, Thank you for reopening my eyes on the atrocious events that young Emmett Till, (Mamie) his loving mother and the educated forward thinkers of America endured. I was crushed all over again. Like they say "NEVER FORGET". Once I saw that September 22nd, 1955 Jet Magazine article you showed in your video (at 27:37) I knew I had to have it. I immediately contacted the Warehouse Antique Mall, spoke with a lovely woman who took the time to locate not only the September 22nd, 1955 edition but also the September 8th, 1955 edition. I bought both and received them yesterday. To me they are priceless ! In my opinion the guts that Jet Magazine and let us not forget Mamie Till's strength to take on and talk about the KKK / Jim Crow Era is amazingly courageous to me and must have been horrifically frightening too !!! Once again, thank you Sir George 👑.

@marilynshelley5422 Жыл бұрын

George!!! Love love love that you said Laura Caldwell would have probably bought the Hawaiian pitcher. I think you're absolutely right about that... Thanks for another great video!

@Jane_Dow Жыл бұрын

Zeno looked to be having fun, especially reenacting " The Price Is Right " !!

@katbunniekat1962 Жыл бұрын

Second time I've seen the same napkin holder my Mom made out of resin! She made grapes too! She held classes in our garage! I sold them for a song at a garage sale. Kicking myself now! I just love when George puts on a hat! Cracks me up & makes my day! Thank you George!

@winluvwinluv3734 Жыл бұрын

I love the knowledge and info you bring to your videos. You have helped me so much with items left to my husband by his mom.

@lorrainebowden2683 Жыл бұрын

On that Miramar bowl and metal stand….I noticed there were two furniture protector caps missing from the feet…Thank you so much, George. 😍

@twistoffate4791 Жыл бұрын

At 10:05, the tooled leather purse was a jolt to behold because my grandmother bought each of her three granddaughters one for Christmas in the 70s. Each had a built in key chain. I still have mine.

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Oh fun! How cool that you kept it.

@lauriecarollo2169 Жыл бұрын

So many things I see that my mom and grandmother had. Such great memories!

@jeannemarie6763 Жыл бұрын

I bought that pink and grey vase last year when I was redecorating my den. I assumed it was from the 80’s

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

There were 80s versions by Treasure Craft, I'd have to see the piece I suppose to tell

@kathywiseman7944 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen the garden art they are making by piling the bottoms of the glass lamps on a single pole? Melting the records started in the 60's. I remember doing it in girl scout camp.

@audreyholt7721 Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs a Zeno finding all the cheap goodies.

@pattyebricker4924 Жыл бұрын

Love love love it when you do the filming. We get to see exactly what you are looking at. Thank you

@DynamiteDaynaD Жыл бұрын

That Jet Magazine! Oh what a piece of history that was!

@vintagegal4919 Жыл бұрын

Laura sure would buy that Hawaiian pitcher for her Tiki party!!

@Judylou09 11 ай бұрын

I am home, healing from a surgery that will take a long time to recover from. I have rediscovered your channel today and am loving learning about various antiques! You are so knowledgeable, very easy to listen to and I’m so enjoying seeing so many items from my young years which are now antiques- and bring back so many memories!! Oh and one more thing- I subscribe to a number of KZfaq channels and this is the first time I’ve seen guidelines- what a great idea! Sad it needs to be said but that’s the way it seems to be now. Thanks again- I’ve thoroughly enjoyed spending my day with you today!

@anitratrapp8057 Жыл бұрын

LOVED all the Mid-Century and 70s in this video! Thank you for that!

@davidpankratz142 Жыл бұрын

Blues and greens r definitely your color your eyes color changed alot in that green hat buy the way alot of vendors dont cover thier rental spot prices hence why they price high but still i agree with u on the sale and mark ups

@deborahb7284 Жыл бұрын

I had so much fun walking around with you and seeing what is for sale. Thanks for going off out of your way.

@fashionistaat80 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos George.

@rubywingo6030 Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, we had that green swag lamp that matched our green shag carpet, and a silver poodle named Jiggs! Lol!😅

@kelleykelley549 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy when I see you posted a vid! ❤❤❤

@lisbethmllegaard8437 Жыл бұрын

I use the “ Laura Caldwell wouldn’t buy this one” to range myself in 🤠

@leahclo4857 Жыл бұрын

I stopped in Marion every time I would go visit my daughter at college and always hit the Goodwill there. I can't say I found a tremendous amount of vintage there, but I always found some thing!

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I can see where you'd do all right if you looked often

@katiehynes6719 Жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud at the comment that all the women at Sturgis looked like that poster! Suuuure they did.

@joannegibson4346 Жыл бұрын

What a great video !! Glad you found some fun treasures to purchase. Great hat !!🦩🌴🌞❤️✌️

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

The best!

@julychils Жыл бұрын

Hey, George! You guys were in my back yard.

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Oh fun! Where are you?

@george.carrasco Жыл бұрын

Loved all the groovy MCM in this video George! Thanks for sharing!

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy MCM!

@lindagaylesimmons Жыл бұрын

After watching this video, I contacted the antique mall through Facebook and purchased that broken lamp 😂 I have several MCM panthers and kinda loved that

@denisemcnabb Жыл бұрын

That was super fantastic!

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@sarahhardy8649 Жыл бұрын

Interesting that you judge the age by the cable. In the UK, to sell most electrical items commercially, ie in a shop, items have to be safe, so they are either rewired or have the cable cut off so they cannot be used without rewiring . We as a nation are almost trained to ignore the cable

@JamesBond-lt5tr Жыл бұрын

It’s ok if you spend extra time showing the Pyrex, i can live vicariously through you when you come across them…from a slightly, ok, considerably, obsessed fan of Pyrex 😊

@gloriavaldez1560 Жыл бұрын

Wow 85.00 for that crochet blanket. My grandma had one my dad took it home. I think we still got it.

@brandilowe1916 Жыл бұрын

the weather owl..i had as a kid as well as a weather poodle. my mom got both at woolworth i believe. they would be clear pinkish but with a humidity rise, if i remember it right, they would begin to turn blue. that was what was supposed to predict rain.

@bobbijansky2434 Жыл бұрын

What a great video I always learn so Much from you! Thank you💗

@janetpogue4970 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, George! You have command of a vast store of knowledge!!! I get fascinated with the information u provide!

@borderlass101 Жыл бұрын

I so wish you had put the hat at begining on.😂.

@AdvMedic2010 Жыл бұрын

Love the horse planter!

@cherylmellblom5471 Жыл бұрын

That green hat is so you!

@goldenrulebanner2896 Жыл бұрын

Lebanon Il. Is a good place to go as well. Thanks for taking us along! 🙂

@gretchensantiago-sz4pp Жыл бұрын

Great find when you made a wrong turn!

@erinnkemp Жыл бұрын

I have a ice rocket. My Dad madea wall mount for me at his machine shop.❤

@kellybeiter9486 Жыл бұрын

Love the Little House on the Prairie game!

@LauraMe... Жыл бұрын

Great Video.... I was so happy to make the premier!

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@janetpogue4970 4 ай бұрын

Fun place to tour with you. I am glad you pick up many things to show us !

@susanc.3771 3 ай бұрын

I love your shopping trips! I had a hippy purse that was almost identical to the one in your video back in the 70s.

@marilynn76 Жыл бұрын

I love some of those midcentury lady head planters! Unfortunately, my husband doesn’t 😂

@TheAntiqueNomad 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it's hard to go crazy on boudoir stuff when you share space!

@nemophilistnay Жыл бұрын

George! Your hat is most fabulous, but a perfect color for Xeno!!! You could share it? 😊

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

lol yes!

@PatriotGirl24 11 ай бұрын

Love that you share the prices and your thoughts on them.

@pyewackett5 Жыл бұрын

The Franciscan pattern reminds me of the 1956 Jessie Tate design Flowermist for Midwinter here in the UK.

@lisawyer7524 Жыл бұрын

Green looks good on you!

@gabbott944 Жыл бұрын

Love your stories on describe the things. You are Amazing

@corenekay5776 Жыл бұрын

Missed again. Coco had to have a little surgery. She's all better now, or will be.

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm glad to hear that!

@george.carrasco 10 ай бұрын

Great video George! Thanks for sharing!

@cathystrong4314 Жыл бұрын

I do really like your channel and your knowledge of antiques!

@stacieclark-benson688 Жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It was a wonderful walk down memory lane for me, so thank you for making that wrong turn. You are also so full of wonderful knowledge which I enjoy. I'm off to watch another of your videos. 😊💙

@tumbleweed7283 Жыл бұрын

Zeno 😂you crack me up. Where are your show out West ?!?! Hurrah

@lenaray6257 Жыл бұрын

George you from everywhere

@winkingowlantiques3422 Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that I need to get over to Marion again soon! I didn’t know Rend Lake Antique mall closed!

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Just happened, I guess. We could meet up sometime!

@winkingowlantiques3422 Жыл бұрын

@@TheAntiqueNomad Yes! Let me know when you’ll be coming through again!!

@joycleckley2881 Жыл бұрын

I have seen other dealers price sales the exact same way. Just a fake lure to the beautiful booth.

@michelledekker7654 Жыл бұрын

Omg next time your in this part of Illinois let me know. I use to go to Rend Lake antique mall all the time.

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Sadly that one closed!

@jarlsoars1150 Жыл бұрын

@3:51 probably a Falkenstein lamp. I have two sets of them...one set is enormous. Not sure why they're so large. The photo @7:27 might be by Philippe Halsman. There's a book titled 'The Jump Book' he published where he photographed numerous famous people jumping. There's a hilarious picture he did of Dali jumping. He also published a book called 'Dali's Mustache' among others.

@dawnhaynes7784 Жыл бұрын

Nice places enjoyed the video 😊

@m.lynnenewton853 Жыл бұрын

BOLO: This weekend at an estate sale, I saw a awesome, new to me, item(s). They were King and Country metal people with accessories. Example: a tent and Lincoln, Grant, etc. The blue line. A tent and Lee, the grey line. The Alamo with people. I was told that they were given out or bought from the Bank of Stockton. California. Elsewhere also of course. Just a figure sold for $30-$40.

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Please send a picture if you think of it

@reneepearce1418 Жыл бұрын

I was just at the Marion antique mall last week. Real cool seeing a lot of the antique and vintage items you both picked up I saw there.

@carolpenderghest6666 4 ай бұрын

Fascinating, George!

@obsidianrosestudio2663 Жыл бұрын

Repurposing can be great, but usually I only do it when one of my vintage item break and I can then create art or something new with the pieces. The furniture is the tough one for me, sometimes something is so damaged the new hardware and paint gives it new life, when it’s perfectly fine just needs a restore and gets painted and made to look ‘modern’ is where I get flustered.

@lenaray6257 Жыл бұрын

And we could play post office

@marlenegoetzeler4967 Жыл бұрын

I think the as is pink bowl had two of the rubber feet missing of the wire holder.

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

That was likely it then! I didn't notice that.

@kathymarker2719 11 ай бұрын

I had lamps like those!!

@giselawilliams1877 Жыл бұрын

Seems like an awesome place to source from🥰

@pjjpjj310 Жыл бұрын

I found a DeGroot lath art piece once (of a pelican), I resold it to someone building a collection of birds from Degroot. Turns out that the old art studio used to be in a town just across the river in NJ (so I will keep my eyes open for more becoming available in estate sales on this area)

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Oh how fun! I got a good piece in Connecticut so that makes some sense.

@gloriavaldez1560 Жыл бұрын

I love the taz phone

@vintageandvino Жыл бұрын

Yes! We were just there last summer George. Tim’s cousin just closed they’re antique store in Marion. Not sure what they did with the merchandise.

@marlagriffith3144 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best!

@cindysisk8688 Жыл бұрын

Awesome and well filmed and narrated video love it ❤❤

@a.rThriftingBali Жыл бұрын

Wonderful experience, sir.

@traceyhayes9617 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video!

@sharronmainor Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do, it was so informative and fun!

@kathyketchmark3292 Жыл бұрын

Live content. Thank you

@nemophilistnay Жыл бұрын

29:31 wall basket is very “me”. Very nicely made too. And the merry mushrooms and 33:16 the non-clock mushrooms. 😍😍😍 Beautiful Jeanette Glass bowl. Yes, look up George! 39:06 do you have any idea of the age of the stick and ball-looking magazine rack?

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Stick and Ball is usually 1880s-1890s

@lesliemcneill9030 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful introduction

@paulettehanson3063 Ай бұрын

Fun video!

@janiceboling Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot, thanks!

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Жыл бұрын

Good evening, George! That male head vase was interesting. I've never seen a male head vase, and I wouldn't mind having that one. That Victorian bed was fantastic! They can tend to look a bit "tombstone-ish", but I like them. I've seen quite a number of the old floor lamps, at a local thrift store, for $5.00 and $10.00. If I had space for them, I'd buy every one of them I've seen. Not too fond of the birdcage into light fixture thing. Loved the violet cider/lemonade set, with the grapes! Wow! I've had so many of those ice crushers. I used to get them for $2.00 to $5.00, at flea markets and thrift stores. That definitely was a good wrong turn! Lots of interesting items! Thanks for the take-along!!!

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

It sure was serendipitous! I see male head vases seldomly. I really liked that bed, you're right that some seem too ponderous but that was well proportioned. The birdcage light fixture thing seems to be over, no one really responded well to that! That cider set was great, you were not the only person to oooh over it. The ice crushers were everywhere once upon a time (when people got fridges that would do it for you), but barware collectors like me have driven up prices! So glad you got to see this one

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Жыл бұрын

@@TheAntiqueNomad Yes, it definitely was a serendipitous "wrong turn"! I've never seen a male head vase, and I've been to many antique shops and shows. I've always wanted a Marilyn Monroe and Jackie O head vase...can't pay what those usually go for, though...but that male one really interested me. Yeah, me and my beverage sets fixation 😆 That cider set would fit right in quite well. I couldn't tell you how many of those ice crushers I've had or how many different designs. I would never buy them if they didn't have the hanging part, so I passed on many more than I bought. I ended up giving away most all of them.

@twistoffate4791 Жыл бұрын

Hi Constellation Pegasus! Just checking in to say hello and that I hope all is as well as can be in your corner of the universe.

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Жыл бұрын

@@twistoffate4791 Everything's as well as can be, I guess. I'm ready for winter, though 🥶😂

@twistoffate4791 Жыл бұрын

@@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Me too, lol!! It takes the cold to force everyone in my neighborhood back into their homes so some of us can have peace and quiet. That's why I love winter.

@janetpogue4970 4 ай бұрын

Pinup calendar is fun.

@Cynthia-ys7qq Жыл бұрын

Hello everyone

@Chereese0808 Жыл бұрын

George if you bought the Hawaiian pitcher, I'd be VERY interested in buying it from you. I live on Oahu and love pitchers. Please let me know. I'd appreciate it. Great place to stumble upon. ❤

@TheAntiqueNomad Жыл бұрын

Please email me at theantiquenomad@gmail.com

@lenaray6257 Жыл бұрын

That was my handbag

@michelledekker7654 Жыл бұрын

Im still looking for a purple blendo set.

@Korenscollections 11 ай бұрын

Wish I knew half your knowledge.

@TheAntiqueNomad 11 ай бұрын

Stick with me, I promise to share!

@gloriavaldez1560 Жыл бұрын

Cool in my state. Wish I could find someone to check out my grandma glassware. My bro is moving out her items to fix her old house. My brother tried but the ones he contacted didn't care for glassware or furniture,? She has two crystal lamps. There is 40s 50s 60s and some 70"s. There some items I'm keeping like the cool glassware colorful tumblers

@lenaray6257 Жыл бұрын

Patricia Nash does leather tooled handbags luv them n have a couple

@sallysnow777 Жыл бұрын

I would rather have the playable vinyl record!

@SisterShirley Жыл бұрын

George, what a cool place. Lots of neat things. You really are a Nomad. You certainly get around! Nice that Zeno can get away from his job to accompany you on some trips. What type of work does he do that affords him such flexibility? I want that job!

@azmike1 Жыл бұрын

Marion Antiques was "packed" to the gills. I don't think they sell much. Their prices are indeed to high for these days.

@michellehilty2300 Жыл бұрын

Come to Indianapolis!!! I’ll take ya thrifting!!!

@charlenejohnson6271 Жыл бұрын

I wanna shop with you!

@angelad.8944 Жыл бұрын

You mention the coin banks around 28:30 and talk about how it is almost like paper mache. I have a couple little pink bear ornaments and a coin bank listed with this feel. My question is...what is the material? I have tried to figure it out and I assumed it was, as you said, like paper mache. Do you think it is just paper pulp and glue that is molded? It doesn't keep me up at night but I have to admit that it is a mystery I would like to solve, lol. ☺

@karen.asecondchance Жыл бұрын

The amount of knowledge that you retain just astounds me. I am always learning something from you but never seem to remember it all. Thank you for continuing to teach us all! 🙂🩷