The Early Bird Catches the Worm (or a Silver Tray)

Last week I was running early for my nail appointment so, to kill a little time,  I  made a stop in the Salvation Army thrift store across the street from the nail salon.  

When I spotted this tray I think I gasped out loud because, for at least a year, I have been looking for a large rectangle shaped silver tray to use on my coffee table. 

I almost never see silver trays in the thrift stores but on the rare occasions when I have come across one at Goodwill, they usually aren’t in very good condition, plus they were priced between $18.00 and $22.00, which was more than really I wanted to spend.

This one is  big, ornate… and heavy.  The thing weighs SIX pounds!  Yes, I actually weighed it when I got it home.

And  it was just FIVE bucks!

Ooooo baby!   Being an early bird really paid off!

After a couple hours of polishing, I could see that some of the silver has worn off in a few areas but overall, it’s in pretty good condition. 

Good enough for me.

 

I’m quite pleased  with my thrifty $5.00 silver tray and the coffee table vignette I created with it so I’m linking up to these parties :

Today’s Thrifty Treasures @ Southern Hospitality

and

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays @ Coastal Charm

and

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life