Antiques & HousewaresTumblr (3.0; @legrenierny)http://blog.legrenierny.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l612sgpmTM1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The latest development at GREENPOINTWORKS — we’re thrilled to now offer an Acapulco Rocker!!       <a href="http://www.greenpointworks.com">www.greenpointworks.com</a>   </p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850896108http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850896108Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:41:00 -0400<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l612pdUKZI1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m always inspired when I come across a double boiler — the possibilities always seem endless, and (for me, at least) they often involve chocolate…!</p> <p>This is a particularly excellent Pyrex one. $70</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850891038http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850891038Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:39:12 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l612jqtyuS1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wonderful gooseneck lamp, likely late ’50s or early ’60s. $60</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850880567http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850880567Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:35:00 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6128zQrwv1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Awesome Wilcox silver-plated sugar & creamer!</p> <p>I’m always enamored with the patina that develops on oxidized metal and I simply couldn’t bring myself to polish the entirety of this pair, but in the interest of keeping them food-safe I have given a thorough polishing & cleaning to the interiors and top lips.</p> <p>You, of course, can polish these puppies to gleaming if you’re so inclined. $30</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850858956http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850858956Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:29:23 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l612306BcL1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bienvenue Dépanneur!</p> <p>Some friends have *just* started the soft opening for their new gourmet deli on Wythe @ N 3rd.  I had the privilege of checking it out pre-opening and was excited by what I saw — it looks like they’re going to have a great selection of cheeses, meats, and breads, as well as any number of indispensable items ranging from Kinder  chocolates to <span>Rösti <span>packages to olive oils to impossible-to-find imported sodas to, perhaps most exciting for yours truly, cornichons!! And everything in-between. Not to mention a full coffee bar!  I highly encourage EVERYONE to check it out.</span></span></p> <p>Dépanneur:   242 Wythe @ South 3rd,  718-227-8424</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850847406http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850847406Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:25:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l611kk1tLE1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Amazing crackling in the glaze of this sweet little flo blue creamer, $25</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850812385http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850812385Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:14:43 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l611gxRJNt1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love this arched wood framed mirror with lightly distressed glass. 26.5”W x 45”H. $300</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850805333http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850805333Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:12:33 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l611dd34ZK1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lovely brass lamp with ornate base, would look great as-is (without a shade) with simple Edison bulbs.  Very well-crafted, signed on bottom. 23”H, $130</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850798916http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850798916Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:10:00 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6116zHzDN1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Back in stock: Edison Bulbs!!!</p> <p>We’ve all been waiting on these for ages, and there are still quite a few filament configurations awaiting delivery in the (hopefully) very near future, but for now come’n’git yer Large filaments ($20) and Tube filaments ($9)</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850788124http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850788124Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:06:00 -0400<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6111bLEwF1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wm. A. Rogers silver-plated 7-piece condiment caddy. I’ve polished and cleaned the lids & spoons but couldn’t bear to lose all the patina so the carrier retains its oxidation. $35</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850777216http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850777216Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:03:00 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l610stFVjs1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pyrex coffee percolator — cool!  $35</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850758643http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850758643Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:58:05 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l610qv6oUO1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is a wonderful lantern — the mechanics are as great as the aesthetics. ~12”H, $40.</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850754774http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850754774Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:56:55 -0400<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l610n8CDAg1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fun! Set of 3 melamine canisters, $25.</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850747538http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850747538Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:54:44 -0400<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l610ku1cnK1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l610ku1cnK1qzhp9so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>These are very cool — I’ve recently acquired a small collection of gas mask bags, all different yet all with adjustable straps. Here’s just one example.  $30 each.</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850743368http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850743368Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:53:18 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l610hmYaT91qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>She’s a big ol’ glass, though lovely with her etching and gold leaf — great for candy, nuts or short-stemmed flowers. $45</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850737485http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850737485Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:51:22 -0400<p>I heard today that the City is planning an official groundbreaking event for Transmitter Park in August… Can’t wait for construction to begin and, even better, to finish! Really looking forward to the gem of a park they’ve promised us.</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850730193http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850730193Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:49:09 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l610b7ZAfN1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>5-piece copper chafing dish, $80</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850725193http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850725193Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:47:31 -0400<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6107ucs6N1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some new hooks…</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850718512http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850718512Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:45:30 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l61058Z1wf1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Excellent glass-lined ice bucket, $35</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850713463http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850713463Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:43:56 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6102yiluq1qzhp9so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Small fingerloop oil lamp, $30</p>http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850708992http://blog.legrenierny.com/post/850708992Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:42:34 -0400