The Last Thing You Acquired # 37  

These vintage brushed wheelcaps for my Saab 900 classic. Need a little cleaning but other than that, over the moon!

@ bj, Very nice! How long have you been looking for those? I have always liked the Saab 900.

Well, I found one along the road (I hope this isn't a bad omen..) and liked it very much. They aren't that rare, but they soon fetch around 100-150 $ for a set.I bought these for 20.

Happened upon this thing today for what seems like a reasonable price. Any ideas on how to date production based on the label? Leather has seen it's day but I rather like the worn appearance of it and won't be rushed to have it recovered. Thoughts?

I like the grand-daddy SAAB 99 -- a pretty little "boat" (not to be confused with Agent 99 !).  I had two early 93s, not to be confused with the much more recent 93.  
The wheel covers are like a cross betwen the '36 Cord and the '57 Plymouth -- two styling triumphs, if you ask me.  Congratulations !

From the local Goodwill Bins/Outlet, a wall clock by "Washington Clock Works", which was a clock company that was based in Washington State.  Made of wood, with a working German battery movement and a nice Helvetica face.  I am guessing it is from the early 70's. 

Aunt Patina- should I leave the brass dull? 
They're just a hair over 8 inches and that's about all I know about them.

tchp.
I have a weakness for clocks
I love that clock
I bought a clock today but it isn't as cool as your clock so I will leave it un-acknowledged.
I did buy 5 knives for my EXACT stainless pattern at a thrift store today, and I need knives (tons of everything else).  What, I ask, are the odds?

Nice candlesticks, muehlebach.  Yes, they should be left as is; the reflections suggest that the finish is fine, and that the color is as intended -- something like a statuary bronze.
Some years ago I lost a pair of Robert Jarvie candlesticks like the one in the center of this illustration.  They are Arts and Crafts classics, with a color similar to yours.  Adding to the sorrow over the theft was the knowledge that, in all liklihood, the dark patina would be polished off by the ignorant thief -- greatly reducing their value. 
 

Thanks SDR. Sorry about your stolen candlestick. I was guessing they should be left alone. It seems like polished brass is inconsistant in color when tarnished and this brass is consistant everywhere. 

Shigemichi Aomine teak trays for the National Crafts Council Japan.

Large 42" Rimini Blu ceramic plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi made in Florence, Italy

@lowe9 - this is going to be a strange question, but do You know anything about horse figure on your desk?

That's nice, and a great fabric and color choice.

Some teaser pics my upholsterer sent me - I bought this Jens Risom sofa, my personal favorite, in a sad state and decided to go all out and have it redone in some nice Hallingfal #368 fabric. Check out the before pic!
I also splurged on a rare copy of the full Risom catalog "The  Answer is Risom"