This weekend I found some pretty sweet items while out thrifting -- the first being this Fiesta Metrokane Juicer. I knew nothing about it when I found it, but we juice a lot of lemons and limes in this house, and while my little vintage glass juicer works great, it is not very efficient. So when I saw this seriously heavy duty juicer -- that said Fiesta on the handle, no less -- I knew I wanted it. It was marked $5 and I asked if the price was firm. It was, but I bought it anyway.
When I got home and did a search, I found one this same color that sold on eBay for $130! I also discovered that you can still buy a Metrokane juicer -- although not in Fieata Ware colors -- for about $60.
Best of all, this thing looked like it had never once been used. I used it the same day I bought it and it worked like a charm, juicing a bunch of limes in no time at all.
This amazing framed poster also came home with me (for only $10) and I've already found a place for it. This is a poster issued by the Art Institute of Chicago which is a reproduction of the submission by Richard Yoshijiro Mine for the Chicago Tribune Tower competition in 1922.
I was an Architectural History minor in college and studied the competition, so I was happy to find this poster which is huge! (about 4 1/2" tall!) It does need new glass -- which will cost a small fortune due to the size -- but for $10, I think it's a steal.
As an aside -- Pete's cousin wrote a book on the Trib Tower Competition. Very cool!
More thrifty finds at Thrift Share Monday.
Love that juicer! What a perfect summer find :-)
Posted by: Nostalgic in Maine | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Wow!! What a steal on the Juicer!!
I'd have bought it too :)
Posted by: Michelle @ Shee Designs | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11:41 AM
You did find some cool items. Love the juicer and the color. Love the poster as well. I work in the Architecture library and see lots of really nice items. I went to an estate sale on Saturday and found a ceramic picture frame pink with roses. Dated 1940's. Really nice for 1.00. Can't beat that price. Have a Great Week.
Posted by: Rowena PHilbeck | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Holy moly that juicer is gorgeous! fantastic find!
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM
what a great piece of art, especially with the ties you appear to have with it. i'm sweet on that juicer, too. super cute!
Posted by: the cape on the corner | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 01:17 PM
The thrifting gods were smiling on you weren't they?! Congrats!
Posted by: Angela | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 06:13 PM
I am always amazed by what you find and a wee bit jealous. I am a Bakelite bracelet collector, so if you ever run into any, give me a holler :)
Posted by: Rosemary C | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 08:13 PM
I have a similar juicer but it's by a different brand, Juice King. You definitely got a good deal on it, I wouldn't have questioned the $5!
Contact an autoglass place about cutting you a piece of glass for the frame, it will be MUCH cheaper than a frame shop.
Posted by: Thriftaholic.blogspot.com | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 09:27 PM
That juicer is divine!! I would have had to snatch it up, too!!
Posted by: BeckyKay | Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 09:19 AM
I love your finds! The color of the juicer is great.
Posted by: Vintage Scapes | Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 09:35 AM
I love that kind of juicer. I have fond memories of helping my favorite aunt squeeze oranges & lemons when I was a little girl with a virtually identical one. I found one at CB several years ago & did actually pay $60 for it - knowing what a great juicer it is & the nostalgia factor didn't hurt. Part of it disappeared during the several months our house was in chaos because of rehabbing our kitchen. When looking for a replacement, I discovered that you can buy a juicer which is almost identical - the only difference being that the strainer is connected to the part that funnels the juice into a cup. In a way that's better because there are no loose parts to lose. I cant remember how much I paid but it was WAY less than $60 which pleased me. Since I only use it a few times a year. My 4 year old granddaughter was here visiting last weekend & she helped me squeeze lemons for lemonade. I could tell she enjoyed it as much as I had helping my aunt so many years ago.
Posted by: Donna | Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 02:05 AM
It's a lemonade lovers dream! So jealous! A bit of randomness: My Bajan friends make lemonade with limes...but still call it lemonade. lol
Posted by: Virginia | Friday, July 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM