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About 6 months ago, I stumbled upon two outdoor sconce lanterns at my local thrift store (This n' That in the Grove) As soon as I picked them up off the shelf, I knew they were well made--they were very heavy. I purchased them for $30 each. When I took them home and googled the name forged inside--CIANI Emporio San Firenze --I discovered that they were made in Florence, Italy and sold 'To the Trade only". [ just as exciting as "price upon request"] Further investigation revealed the retail/trade price of $500.
The other day on Craig's List I see a listing for "two old lanterns". They looked just like the ones I found in the thrift store. So I dragged my husband up to Miami Beach to take a look. They are the exact same make and model! What are the chances? The seller said he removed the lanterns from a house he lived in 15 years ago in Sun Valley, Idaho. This time we paid $35 each.
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2 comments:
Wow Sally! Like you said, what are the odds?? All this love and attention to detail is what will make this house your HOME. It will welcome you with a warm smile every time you walk through the door. Thank you Sally, for taking all of us along for the ride :)
Milissa
Lucky you! A perfect fit -
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