Scituate Animal Shelter Flea Market

This is an annual event held every April over a two day weekend at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The sale of all items goes to support the wonderful no-​kill Scituate Animal Shelter.
This flea market, held both outdoors and indoors, is always well stocked with all kinds of treasures with prices that really can’t be beat.
It was jam packed with people today but wonderfully manned by lots of volunteer staff who helped things run smoothly and seamlessly. We got loads of neat stuff. Some of the items I got were gorgeous vintage blue Willow ware dishes. I also got a platter made by Edwin Knowles (1869 – 1943). The original site of the Knowles company was Chester Virginia so this is vintage Americana. There are many collectors of Knowles china which ceased production in 1962 leaving a legacy of many desirable patterns. The one I scored today is fairly rare so this was a great find.
I also got a vintage deviled egg plate from Italy probably made in the 1960s.
My husband left with a couple of boxes of finds although other than some 1960s Danish stainless steel pieces I’m still not sure what he bought.
We spent a fun couple of hours there this morning. It’s still going on through the rest of this afternoon and all day tomorrow. If you miss it, mark your calendars for this time next year or check in with the Scituate Animal Shelter for the exact dates for 2014.
Great finds, good prices and all for a most excellent cause. And even when there isn’t a flea market, consider a donation to the shelter or better yet go adopt your next animal friend there. He or she is surely waiting for you.