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January 23, 2015 By Shirley

Friday Find {Vintage Chicken Wire Enamelware}

While antiquing in Strasburg, Virgina a week ago, I came across something that

I have not seen before. Mary Alice was quick to tell me what the design was and stated

she had a French enamelware pitcher in this design. . . CUE THE ENVY GENE!!!

It was love at first sight, but it took me a while to decide on actually purchasing it.

After much debate on the cost (a real bargain) and comparing the price to the price of lunch…

it was a no brainer . . . off to the check out counter it went.

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This is an enamelware pot and the design is “Chicken Wire” . . . makes sense as the blue design looks

like chicken wire.

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The marking . . . I have not been able to trace this marking; however, I believe most chicken wire

enamelware is French.

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I replaced this jar of “Lost Socks” with the enamelware pot as I felt it really fits well

with my vintage laundry items.

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I am loving it here as I get to admire it every day!

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I think the little lady approves too!. . .my sassy lady with those hands on her hips.

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In a room that I spend a lot of time in . . . I try to adorn it with things that make me smile as

I am folding clothes!

Have a wonderful weekend!

And I am going to leave you with my favorite quote from Thomas Jefferson . . .

“That which we elect to surround ourselves with becomes the museum of our soul

and the archive of our experience.”

I am joining:

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  1. Dawn says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    I love it and have never seen such a thing either. The chicken wire pattern sure sets it off.

    Reply
  2. Anne@DesignDreams says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    How cool is that?! I’ve never seen patterned enamelware before. Great find!!

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  3. Kim says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    How cute. I have not seen that design either. Cool find!

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  4. Jenna says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Oh this is adorable! love the way you’ve styled it~

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  5. Des says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Now I have envy….that is a fabulous piece! I have never seen anything like that before. Love it in your laundry room!
    Have a great weekend!!!
    ~Des

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  6. Celestina Marie says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Hi Shirley, What a great new find!! Love it and how wonderful it looks in your laundry vignette and how you styled with it. I love enamelware but have not seen this design. What a treasure. I am going to keep an eye out for these now. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs

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  7. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    I love it!!! I have never seen enamel ware with a pattern. It is perfect in your laundry room, which, by the way I am envious of:) I wish I had a place to display cute things. Every inch of your house is terrific, Shirley. Have a beautiful weekend!!!!!

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  8. Debbie says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    Never seen any or heard of any but I love it! What a cute way to use it!!
    Have a great weekend,
    Debbie

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  9. Joann says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    I have never seen this type of enamelware and I love it! Something new to add to the “hunt.” Love your sassy lady, too!

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  10. Pat@back porch musings says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Of course, I love it. It is fabulous in your laundry room.

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  11. Donnamae says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    How unusual…never seen that before! That’s really cool! Almost looks quilted! 😉

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  12. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Wow I do like that piece! I should travel to antique shops more often. I’m just afraid I’ll get taken to the cleaners so I’m always wary. Our places never have the good stuff like yours do!

    Reply
  13. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this piece, Shirley! Good thing I wasn’t there. We would be fighting about GIVING it to eachother! You found a real prize!

    Reply
  14. Karena says

    January 23, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Shirley what a beautifully unique piece!!I have never seen anything like it!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  15. Mary W. Ferguson says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Great find = I have never seen any pieces like this. It looks great in the laundry room with the lost socks.
    Have you ever been to Buchanan, VA? It’s off 81 North East of Roanoke – they have some great antique stores around there.
    Have a great weekend.

    Mary

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  16. Kelly says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    That is such an interesting piece. I’ve never seen one like it before. Great way to use it too.

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  17. Mary Alice Patterson says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    I just love the way you have it set up in your laundry room, Shirley! Such a cute way to use the pot.
    Mary Alice

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  18. Kris says

    January 24, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Super cute Shirley. I love this.
    Kris

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  19. Betsy@coastal-colors says

    January 24, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    Shirley, I love this piece! This was a great find! I completely agree that we should surround ourselves with items we love! What a great quote! You have such a fun laundry room. The vintage pieces just speak to my heart! You always create the most inviting spaces!

    Reply
  20. grammygoodwill says

    January 25, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I collected orange enamelware previously (before we moved into our patio home) but I have never seen the chicken wire enamel. That is very unique. I have two of those little sprinkler ladies, a yellow one like yours and a red one. I gave away the rest of my vintage laundry room items. There’s no room in my laundry “closet” now.

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  21. LorB says

    January 27, 2015 at 12:35 am

    It’s a great buy and very beautiful and in real good shape. I’ve seen those markings before, but cannot remember what they are…

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  22. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says

    January 28, 2015 at 12:06 am

    I Love Vintage and your latest find as well as that little lady with attitude! : )

    Reply
  23. Donna Wilkes says

    January 28, 2015 at 1:02 am

    I want to be a lost sock to rest in the beautiful pot. Love the color and the pattern.

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  24. amy says

    January 29, 2015 at 8:42 am

    I love enamelware and this pattern in beautiful. I live in France and have been lucky enough to amass quid a collection of enamelware. That is a very clear mark on the bottom, hopefully you can find out more about it. Great piece and great use for it. I know I need to find every motivation to fold laundry as well.

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  25. Mary says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Enamelware envy Shirley! I adore the chicken wiree pattern ♥

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  26. Marcela says

    October 6, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    I saw a lot of this as a kid being ushered from “antique” shops to junk shops in 1950’s Dallas. Yesterday, I saw several pieces at a cute place in New Braunfels near San Antonio and blurted out, “Oh my god, that’s French enamelware – I remember it!” I remember seeing red and blue. From the Internet, I learned it is called “chicken wire” enamel ware. I recalled it was from the 1930’s. My aunt, who lived in Paris in the 1930’s and late 1940’s, had a lot of it in her miniature kitchen. What a treasure you found! Beautiful condition, pretty enamel finish in great condition. Enjoy!! Thanks for the memory, too.

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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