Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Vintage Thingies Thursday-Always Prepared

It's Thursday, the day for all things fabulously vintage! Suzanne @ Colorado Lady hosts the fun Vintage Thingies Thursday meme.This week I have something else that is not from my parents' basement. It's from no one's basement, actually. It belongs to my friend Paul, and he carries it most of the time whenever he leaves the house. It's always nice to see vintage thingies being used.
Paul uses this wonderful silver telescoping cup as his pill case. He likes to show off with it, opening and closing, as well as claim that he takes more pills than anyone. Which is definitely not true, because I take more pills than him. We've even counted and compared! LOL
I love the gorgeous embossing on the lid. I've never seen one of these so beautiful, I think I've only seen the plain, military-issues versions.
Added Note: I just found out I am featured in an Etsy Treasury showcasing products that bring awareness to different causes. Please go check it out, and if you are an Etsy member leave a comment for myextrabeads, the woman who created it. Treasuries only last 2 days, so hurry!
Have you got some nifty vintage item laying around and don't even realize it? Get it out and join us for Vintage Thingies Thursday @ ColoradoLady! It's wicked fun!
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28 comments:

  1. ★Carol★January 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I've never seen such a pretty telescoping cup either! And that would be fun to pull out and impress people with. But not the pill-taking!
    Happy VTT!
    Carol

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  2. VonlipiJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    I love those! I have 2 but never as nice! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Hi Elizabeth! Oh, isn't this a pretty thing! I don't think I've ever seen one before.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia:)

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  4. JocelynJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Oh my Elizabeth, it is beautiful. I've only seen plastic telescoping cups before. This one is a real treasure.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  5. BeaJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    It has been a long time since I have seen one of these. I love the embossing on top.

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  6. bjJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Hi, dear one...been awhile since I've talked with you. Hope all is well in your sweet world.
    Love this beautiful pill box. So so pretty. My mom had a pretty one at one time...wonder where it is??
    xo bj

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  7. concretenprimrosesJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    I have a little aluminium one, but this one is much much nicer. Thanks for showing.
    Kathy

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  8. ColoradoladyJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    These are beautiful. I remember the cup, but it was plastic long ago, never have I seen one so pretty...so good your friend uses it! Great showing today, loved it. Happy VTT!

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  9. Amanda LeeJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    What a neat cup-- I've never seen such a fancy one, either! I think it's great that your friend uses this.

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  10. PostcardyJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    That's a really nice cup. i've never seen a fancy one like that. I still have my Girl Scout one.

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  11. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    That is so pretty!

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  12. Diabetes-watchJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    That is so pretty!! thanks for sharing!

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  13. Vodka LogicJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Very beautiful.

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  14. JustineJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Oh wow, that really is pretty. Isn't it bulky/uncomfy for him to keep in his pocket though?

    Wtg on being featured!

    Justine :o )

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  15. concretenprimrosesJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Hi again Elizabeth!
    I commented on etsy and favorited your shop to look at later.
    I'm interested in the NE Blogger event at the end of the month. But I wanted to say that when I clicked the NE blogger button that I have on my blog it goes to a post from 2007! Could you do a new button that is more current?
    Kathy

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  16. PatJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    I love the cup. We had one when I was a kid but I think it was aluminum. Big difference! lol. This one is beautiful. I'm so glad he uses it.

    It was good to see you back at junkblossoms. Thanks for stopping in. Pat.

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  17. BeckyJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    I have never sen such a pretty telescoping cup!! And you two with your "I take more pills than you" contest - too funny.

    Congrats on the Treasury feature!

    Happy VTT!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    lovely piece!
    I remember using [a plastic] one while on my girl scout outings....

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  19. marmieluJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    That's really interesting! I've never seen one this nice either - mostly just plastic ones. I love the lid.
    Mary Lou

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    That does have a more intricate design than the ones I've seen too. Very nice - great idea to use it for a pillbox.

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  21. MiriJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Lovely embossed case! Beautiful!

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  22. LVJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Thank Paul for us for letting you share his lovely pill cup. I have seen them, but nothing this neat. Thanks for y our visit. I like your new picture.

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  23. RoslynJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    It's a precious little pot but I take more pills than either of you,OK?

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  24. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 22, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    pretty cup! your comparing the pills story reminds me of my parents.. they love to compare who gets the most pills.. and so forth.. hehehe.. thanks for sharing. happy VTT

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  25. ArtsnarkJanuary 22, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    It has been years since I've last seen one of these - very cool

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  26. KKJanuary 22, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    That little thing is so beautiful. I too like the lid with all of the details. I've never seen one of these. Thanks for sharing. Kk

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  27. Thistle Cove FarmJanuary 22, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Somewhere I have one of those but mine isn't as pretty; this one is quite pretty.

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  28. snore stopOctober 23, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    I'm interested in the NE Blogger event at the end of the month.That little thing is so beautiful.

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