Thrift Finds: The Lady and the Unicorn Music Box

[windinthemaples]

What I miss, perhaps more than anything, about having my dearest friends living closest to me is dishing about the treasure I've unearthed at thrift stores, yard sales, and random dumpsters. Unless I found a thousand dollars in a purse I paid 10 cents for, my husband wouldn't display the appropriate amount of squee and good cheer. ;) So, I'm going to start sharing some of my thrift finds here in the hopes that you will, too. What have you found? What did you pay? Show it off! :D



Thrift Find: The Lady and the Unicorn Music Box
Found At: Goodwill in Jupiter, FL
Price Paid: $1.91
Why I'm So Excited!
I love music box music. I pounce whenever I see something musical in the thrift stores. It is sad how often such haunting melodies are paired with cheap, lumpy ceramic figurines because that isn't my style, at all. This little box, not much bigger than a pack of cards, is beautifully simple, small, and lovely. Its black plastic case looks like laquered wood and the image on the lid is of one of the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. Unlike a lot of medieval images of unicorns, this one is uncollared and looking happy, almost smiling, with his hooves up on the lady's lap. The lid lifts off to reveal the music mechanism under a protective viewing window and a small compartment that could hold a precious piece of jewelry or two. Even better, this plays Lara's Theme from Doctor Zhivago. I love it! It is the most perfect music box for me. :)

What have you found and loved? :D

Comments

[mermaiden.livejournal.com]

HOLY EFFING WOW. ;-; That's one of my favorite pictures of all time, and the music? Freakin' PRICELESS, m'dear!!!! This is thrifting GOLD!!!!!!! *LOVE*!!!

[sugarmaplelife.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Thanks! You've made up for Daniel's lukewarm appreciation, just as I suspected. ;)

But seriously, it is probably going to be the most exciting find I mention on my journal. It was so exciting to find and get my hands on. :D

[mermaiden.livejournal.com]

Lady, you have the voodoo that you do on thrift stores, man! This is the tip of the fabulous posting iceberg of thriftstore-star-ness! ;D *LOVE*

[willow-cabin.livejournal.com]

$1.91, wow! It's so beautiful, definitely a treasure. :) I'm so glad you found your perfect music box!

This is a great idea. I can't wait to see what else you find. I'll post about our acquistions, too. :)

[sugarmaplelife.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'd love to see some of what you find. You two have some amazing thrift mojo. :D

[sugarmaplelife.livejournal.com]

Where are you going in Florida? :)

[sugarmaplelife.livejournal.com]

No, I'm not really familiar with Daytona Beach. I know it is a hopping place during Spring Breaks, but I've never done more than drive through. :)

[folkchick3.livejournal.com]

Oh! How absolutely beautiful! I love thrifting with a passion, and I have got the mojo too, let me tell you. When I get home I will post some of my finds also - what fun. This almost sounds like the beginning of a tiny little thrift posting community! :-)

[rubymulligan.livejournal.com]

SO PRETTY! I need to get my solo-thrifting butt into gear. This Saturday. I will go to Goodwill. I will! I need to. My thrifting mojo is uber rusty. :/