I am drawn towards vintage items with a lot of character
Whenever I feel the need to unwind, I head to my favorite local antique store. I don’t always have a mission, but there are usually a few things in the back of my mind I am hoping to find. As you can tell from the two wooden containers in the above photo, I am drawn toward vintage items with character. A LOT of character. Some may think they are too distressed or too chippy. That’s a good thing, since they continue to walk on past, leaving for me to discover.
Researching online, I learned Fussel & Sons Ldt was a brewery built in 1903 and located in the village of Rode; Somerset, England. This photo of the brewery workers was taken around 1940. Markings on each end of the box state H B Milsom and Son (Bristol, England) as the maker. The interior is divided into six individual compartments. I knew exactly what I was going to do with the box when I spotted.
With a little elbow grease, some antibacterial cleanser and it was transformed into the perfect kitchen utensil holder. I like the way the utensils fade away, letting the box take center stage.
A more recent find, the double sided box has a neat metal strip crudely nailed to its arched handle. My youngest daughter gave me that look when I told her I was going to purchase. Now, she understands. Its new home is the center of our breakfast room table, keeping paper napkins along with salt and pepper shakers close by. The shakers are vintage with a German feel, and were found on etsy.
Here is more of my French Gray kitchen. See another of my repurposed wooden boxes.
