Estate Sale Surprise! | Bargain Shopping for Antique & Vintage Treasures

Estate sales hold some real surprises in this video! A lifetime of fun antique and vintage goods pack three distinctly different homes, and we're combing through everything from well-organized collections to hoarded piles in basements. What will we find that our collectors will want us to rescue for them?
House #1 offers the best variety, with a patio full of Salterini wire furniture on display at insanely cheap prices before we even open the door. Local treats include TWA airline wings and a St. Louis purse by Caro-Nan, while a House of Representatives ashtray, good looking mirrors and a nice cabinet we can convert to a bar go in the pile to buy.
Then the digging starts! An Incolay box hides under a pile of linens, dad's best 1970s ties invite us to search through a clump, and a decaying basement holds some surprising vintage bargains (providing a good pair of gloves is on hand!). We pull out luggage, an unusual Treasure Craft piece and Leg-O-Matic chairs at prices too good to resist! (We also talk about why we must resist buying the leopard skin collar we find.)
Past the famed Gateway Arch we go to see Houses #2 and #3, where the houses themselves are the stars of the show! We talk about the pros and cons of Lane cedar chests, find lovely linens and restaurant ware, then discover the hidden Art Deco design delights that leave us saying, "i'll take the house!" Come along and enjoy our fun foraging through these incredible homes with original features that inspire our own restoration and decorating dreams.
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[@mypreciousvintage5785]

I am always AMAZED at your wealth of knowledge! Love watching and learning from you! Your ability to recall dates and names blows my mind! I am so jealous I wish I could have at least a quarter of the knowledge you are able to retain! Lol! Love your videos I learn something new from every one! Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge and picking with us! You continue to improve my reselling business and knowledge by sharing just wanted you to know I appreciate you so much!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You are welcome to all the knowledge I have! I'm happy to share. It makes me feel good that a lot of people are having more fun, preserving and appreciating more cool old things because of this.

[@yvonnesangster2934]

Totally agree!

[@Sass-Glass]

And I especially loved those houses in this video! I would have taken the bar basement one or the pink bathroom house either one! But george may have fought me for the bar basement one! Lol

[@Meekavintage]

i second that !

[@donnahughes8409]

I say the same thing when I was George he is totally amazing with everything thing he knows.

[@HaleysComet1]

Sometimes I just go to estate sales to see the inside of the older homes. Some are just jaw dropping gorgeous.

[@podrosie5059]

I have never seen a basement bar like that one! That was fantastic. So fun seeing the older houses. Happy Hunting!

[@DynamiteDaynaD]

Those last two houses were fantastic! That bathroom was to die for it and so was the kitchen! And those stained-glass windows!!❤

[@karmicscope5259]

Thank you so much for showing the features of the houses. It’s like an added treat on top of the items you were looking at. It’s as if we are going to the estate sale with you and experiencing the whole thing. That last house was fantastic!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You are so welcome!i had to show how great they were

[@zackamydillon7024]

Oh my gracious...the bar in the one house and then the black and pink bathroom in the other...wow...so stunning! Thanks for taking us along. ❤

[@annholland51]

I'm with you -- I would take the house!! The bathroom tile, not to mention that in the kitchen, were unlike anything I have ever seen in my 72 years

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes! I have seen it on occasion, but never had the opportunity to own a house like that. I came close on a couple of good Craftsmen bungalows in Washington State though.

[@laurahopwood3332]

St. Louis is full of original details in vintage Homes. We love our history here!

[@persiphonehellecat]

I came close to tearing our built in bar out a few years ago but I decided I think it might be a selling feature when I sell. Gonna leave it. I love the third house, too. That bathroom is just made for bubblebaths!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It sure is! I’d take one there

[@misslannie73]

Oh my! Both houses were amazing! The second place was gorgeous, with the original features. Take care darling, and say hello to Xeno xxx

[@YardsalesDreams]

I too love that amazing bar basement!! I love the charm of the old homes when estate sale shopping!

[@goldenviolet]

The bar was fabulous. I hope the new owners don't destroy it. Some of the older houses are so amazing with all sorts of frills we don't have today. I look through Zillow to see the older homes myself. Some of the older homes just knock my eyes out of my head. It makes me feel bad when those places are all messed up.

[@rhondaborders3452]

Scott of the Old Curiosity Shop says it gives him detached retinas 🤣😂🤣

[@niftykitty2442]

🎉 The bar is magnificent! And the pink bathroom is stunning. Would be a cool project to purchase property’s and B&B to the reseller/Antique community for their travels. Thank you so much for braving the wind and sharing your knowledge of the treasures you find along the way.

[@lauramoonwoman]

The bar was amazing, but that pink and black bathroom...to die for!

[@azmike1]

The first Sale was indeed a hoarder's dream. The vintage bar kept me riveted. Great places! Always exciting! thank you!

[@judyparmentier9699]

Haven’t even watched this, yet. But… love the houses, behind you.

[@jaykrehbiel9896]

Love the basement too! What fun that must have been!

[@rainesbobo]

The bar in the 2nd house is AWESOME and the black and pink bathroom in the 3rd house I love!

[@cecoya]

Love that pink and black bathroom though. That last house was terrific for sure. Thanks for letting me tag along and see too. You have a great day

[@lauraansara5066]

That basement was AWESOME! kitchen and bath in 2nd house was beautiful

[@michelleraney3577]

Those 2 houses were amazing! And in such great condition!

[@carolsledgewalker6903]

Loved the different eras of homes.

[@thisoverstuffedhouse]

In that last house, I saw the dining room China cabinet. I was just at a party and they had taken one like that and made a great liquor cabinet out of it. They bought it cheap because the trim on the doors was damaged. Added plate glass shelving inside for the glasses, battery fairy lights for lighting, and lots of bottles of booze on the bottom shelf. Millennials are finding creative uses for old furniture.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

That's cool! I think if you find damaged but solid pieces, customization can be really cool. I'm the same with cars, don't change a good original but something that's needing rebuilding anyhow is up to taste

[@Korenscollections]

Oh a Treasure Craft flower. Very pretty. I love that bar as well. That house was beautiful. I love that old tile.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

I loved that vintage dress you showed. I had those wedge heels huaraches in the late 70s ! I sure wish more resellers would buy vintage skirts and dresses 👗

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I totally agree! It’s hard to find sizes that fit modern customers though

[@elderlypoodle9181]

@@TheAntiqueNomad Agreed 👍 I’ve tried on skirts that I was sure would fit. Nope… Back then a size small was a 24 inch waist.

[@carolm3468]

That house was so fun. So many memories and history. A lot of love considering how they kept the tilework.

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

Those last two houses where fantastic.

[@suzzane.notsusan.1078]

OMG the kitchen is BEAUTIFUL on last house

[@Deborah4Antiques]

I love when you find a piece of Treasure Craft and buy it! I bought my first piece about a month ago. A big orange divided snack tray that looks great in my 1970's Rec Room on the coffee table!

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Look at that BAR !!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@twistoffate4791]

"They need a firehouse pole in this place." Lol!! Agreed. And you're right, that basement was quite fabulous.

[@yvonnesangster2934]

Hi George, Heidi and everyone!

[@jodihepler6202]

Those are some great beautiful homes. Love the stained glass windows and that pink and black bathroom. Keep you some antibacterial wipes in your car, and you could search through the mess and clean up afterward. 😊

[@MimisTreasureCottage]

That Masterpiece art auction game is really fun to play.

[@eileendriscoll4002]

That basement bar was awesome!

[@laurahopwood3332]

I almost went to that estate sale but chose to go downtown to a funky bar that was selling off all their memorabilia (The Way Out Club). I’m so sorry I missed meeting you!

[@sophiabright8371]

OMG THE BAR!!!!!

[@kathyholcomb3196]

Oh George, I couldn't have done that first basement. You rock!

[@OriginalNethead]

I've found goofy stuff on the second day, not often but it happens. Walked into one house, walked around, and asked about "that stuff in the glass" on the desk. I'd asked about jewelry, but there never was any ...ahem. The "junk in the glass" was for sale if I wanted it - found a Lalique butterfly, a gold bangle and two sterling ones. Paid about $2 for the lot. Nobody had even looked at it. That third sale - except for the stairs, I'd want the house too! That tile work - I wouldn't have messed with it either.

[@sarahj.8372]

What Fun...just fabulous places.

[@ElenaPittman]

The colorful wooden spoon (7:42) is a famous Russian Khokhloma (folk painting). There are plates, all sorts of boxes/canisters, cutting boards, etc. The ones with silver/greyish base (instead of gold) are older and more valuable - they might have Made in Soviet Union or Made in USSR stamps on.

[@funnygirlinstumptown]

i loved Masterpiece as a kid! great vid george. love cool old houses

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Same here! I hadn’t thought of that game in years

[@pattig2750]

Oh my gosh , that pink bathroom is everything, and the bar...come on... amazing. Thanks for taking us along .

[@george.carrasco]

Great video George! Thanks for sharing!

[@lynnjudkins9078]

Wow I wish I was there, I would be buying a bunch

[@FossilForwardFinds]

Thanks for bringing us along! That bar was amazing!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes it was!

[@tamiesteyer2539]

HI George! Love your knowledge on all the items! Love watching what you find!

[@m.cooper1372]

the 3rd house is really cute.

[@dawnhaynes7784]

Really enjoy the estate sales fun fun

[@sharonchartier1592]

Always fun to watch!

[@dorisbern6539]

George I'm in agreement with you on the house it was great!!! You did find some good things, be safe going home 🏠😃😃😃

[@george.carrasco]

Yes, loved that bar George! Love these estate sales videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Glad you like them! I hope to get to do more soon

[@gardendaisy]

Those interiors are great. Hope noone is stupid enough to mess them up. Sick of seeing people screw up old homes

[@SEGuest-fu2kr]

I like the shorter format videos. Would enjoy if you put more of them out. I learn a lot from watching your posts. The nostalgia references (i.e. Brady Bunch) are fun too.

[@Wildboy789789]

NO SHOT... found this video randomly and i live in ellisville, im right down the road

[@kimlynch9537]

Cool houses!👏🏻👏🏻thanks for taking us with you!

[@dianapearce6642]

Those houses !!! So so wonderful!

[@ozarkzoe]

Hi George I loved that house. The tile work and those cabinets. Love it all. I can always image the house all staged up. Thank you for sharing with us. We have had the weirdest winter. March came in like a lamb in my part of Missouri. It will go out like a lion.❤

[@rebeccadavis7219]

I would go to those estate sales just to look at the homes

[@cindyswimchick]

No way!!! That’s where I grew up. Yes you pronounce it the French way De Pear. Wow Antique Nomad in my childhood ‘hood

[@shoppemod9189]

Bar in basement is so cool!

[@VintageTreasures-1]

Thank you for sharing this video, and I enjoy the additional info you added. Those houses were amazing. I had family that lived in St. Louis for awhile, and was able to visit them. What a great state. Great prices on everything. I collect lettuce/cabbage ware, so I fell in love with the little cabbage shakers. Green is my color, so I also loved the vintage apron, and the enamel tables. The cherry linen was adorable. You got a steal on that mirror. Love the vintage bathrooms. And that basement in the second house. Incredible bar and built in tv!!! That was amazing!

[@Gypsy_merch]

Loved that art deco pink 💗bathroom

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Me too!

[@elizabethhiebler6198]

Such cool looking houses!!

[@jennifermckenzie6257]

I love how you take time to share your knowledge and describe each item you come across. It takes time to do that. You could get through these sales a lot faster without the video but I'm glad you take the time for your viewers. I just started watching you a couple months ago and I've binged watched all your videos already! :) Looking forward to each new one!

[@loridisney3782]

George is a wonderful person😀

[@keepingitreal215]

Those houses, wow! They don't make them like that anymore😊

[@Meekavintage]

OMG THOSE HOUSES were so much fun !! thank you

[@janetd4862]

Fun houses to see. Loved the basement bar, and some of the old tile work!

[@nadiacarpenter442]

Well.hail 😂 you're the best. Just visited Orlando trying to convince my husband to move lol. A girl can dream. Good to know there are plenty of treasures to be found.

[@cynthias8915]

What a treat, thanks George!

[@debrabrandt3528]

That’s in my neck of the woods. Love that neighborhood. PS. I love my acrylic butterfly vase. Thank you!

[@patriciamilligan3526]

I LOVED the bar. Coolest thing ever !!! The last house was very cool as well. Wouldn’t it be fun to decorate . Thanks for another fun day, George.

[@cathystrong4314]

Wow that bar!!!! Nice video!! Thanks!

[@donnahughes8409]

George that happy birthday glass tray card. I have a Christmas card like that one still in the box. It is really cool.

[@susprime7018]

Russian wooden spoon, have one like that one. My parents had an old Servel gas refrigerator in the St Louis rathskellar bar. I love those nineteen-twenties Tudor St. Louis cottages with the arch door entry.

[@dtruetheeness]

Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@janetpogue4970]

As always i am enjoying the history you include when describing an object.

[@janetellinger9605]

So Interesting! Bar was Awesome!

[@LetterArtist]

Loved the bar! It was super cool!!

[@llmifg]

I love seeing the houses. My framed die cut advertising picture arrived today~quick all the way from you in Florida to Portland. I like it! :))

[@sylviajones4907]

I too, love to look at the homes themselves. Some are so amazing. Loved that pink & black bathroom.

[@laraemitchell9064]

Thank you for showing us these amazing old houses. That basement bar! And the other house with the black and orchid bathroom! Wild! My grandma had jade green and maroon tile. Even her fixtures were green.

[@ellenjensen-wells5192]

❤ binge watching your videos. I always want to go thifting after!!

[@lynnjudkins9078]

Loved both houses

[@barbaragahimer2314]

Good radio George I like the house with the BAR and the pink tile on the other house YOU DON'T SEE THAT VERY OFTEN IT'S USUALLY REMODELING AN TORE OUT TAKE CARE BE CAREFUL❤

[@martisteele6542]

Great video, thanks George! That bar and then that last house were fantastic!

[@stephaniethirtyacre9532]

You have the best laugh hehehe. You are so enjoyable to watch and learn from. Thank you. Going to St. Pete in about a week. My friend The Candyman is going to be on a show that's filming down there. Maybe we'll run into you and Xeno down there. We live up by Ocala.

[@dearbh1736]

George, I have been trailing around after you on your travels like a lost puppy. It interests me that you are able to locate all these obscure little places so easily and so, I'm guessing, that for the man who regards old as gold, the availability of the technology of google maps or whatever tracking app you use must have been a game changer for you in terms of broadening the scope of your treasure hunting? So, without the new, the old might not get seen, right? Anyway, no matter how you get there I love following along and learning something new every single time. Thanks so much George.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It is more efficient than it used to be that's for sure! There's tradeoffs but tech has helped the business in many ways

[@dearbh1736]

@@TheAntiqueNomad Oh for sure - everything comes at a price. And, in a way, that is what your life is about isn't it? Working so hard to try and save the remnants of our past lives that new technology has so often pushed into obsolescence? Thankfully, people like yourself and others realise the cultural and historical importance of rescuing and preserving the many and varied items that reflect a place in time that is long gone. We can only hope that this interest in old things will continue long after we have gone and perhaps someone will build a huge sculpture made from old IPhones 🙂

[@barbsnyder3579]

I absolutely loved the bathroom in the last house. I bet Jeffrey would love it, too. Did you see his livingroom in New home? Beautiful. Thank you so uch for sharing.😊

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I did! I’d rather have the 1920s version but I like his

[@Jane_Dow]

Those were some really neat house's ! I don't care for pink, but that PINK & black bathroom was kind neat. ** Thanks for the info on the Lane Chest, I have my Mothers chest & thats nice to know. :~)

[@sallyrobb1840]

Hi George! I was yelling at the TV, "George! Pick up that Green platter thing!" The pretty red Hibiscus small bowl you picked up was the dip part of the Treasure Craft 2 piece chip/dip. The green round large platter part was covered with little cabbage salt and peppers. :((

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oh! That’s interesting, I haven’t seen the hibiscus set in the wild, and it didn’t come up when I was researching the book. I’ll have to go find one now

[@Flojoe6274]

Stay warm!

[@hollynewell975]

Welcome to St Louis!

[@loridamico3368]

Love the linen piece with the cherries!🍒

[@deborahtambasco5493]

wow! I loved the pink & black bathroom too!

[@stacieclark8817]

omg I love watching ur videos! ur so smart about vintage antiques i love it!

[@barbaragodfrey1402]

Great video again. Learn so much and I’m 71

[@donnahughes8409]

Oh, you were really close to my house only about three hours away. I am north west of St. Louis Missouri. Have a safe trip to Florida George.

[@janetpogue4970]

Thank you George for youe video!! Lots of fun indeed

[@Dianehussaini]

I loved all those gorgeous old brick homes in the last neighborhood! Do you think that bar was original? It looked very Art Deco❤️

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I’m sure they built it in when the house was being finished

[@vintagenurse431]

Fun, thanks for sharing ❤