Rare thrift finds! Designer Taxco, Coke tray, Bisque!

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Found some stuff I have never seen before at a thrift store. This is the type of stuff you'd find overpriced at an antique mall lol. I am a sucker when it comes to vintage Coca Cola stuff. When i saw this try I knew immediately it was an original one but I was hoping they would have thought it was a 1970s repro. Unfortunately they knew it was real and wanted $90 for it. I decided just to get it since I'd much rather my money go to charity instead of paying someone at an antique store. Aside from the scratches top left I'd say it is really good condition... Maybe, I could fill in the white scratches with a tiny bit of matching paint or leave it be. Thoughts??
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Also found something I have been meaning to buy! A 1930s bisque Disney Minnie mouse figure at the same store for $15.
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Finally at another store they had 75% off blue tags and these earrings just happened to be blue tag so they have had them for quite awhile. They are Los Castillo from the 1940s-1950s clip on sterling earrings. Los Castillo seems to be a very nice Taxco designer and get alright prices on eBay. They were 2 bucks!
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I'd say you could do what ever you'd like on the tray, but I've seen a few vintage ones in antique stores in way worst condition then yours for the same price. Just remember it can only be in its original as is condition the one time.
 

I would leave the tray as is. The scratches are part of the aging. Anything you do will look like a repair.
 

Yea I was just thinking after I posted I can either keep it original or fix it but then have it be considered restored. It doesn't bug me too much and looks great as is. I will keep it just like it is! Thanks guys.
 

Just wanna know one thing... what city do you live in? I need to visit your thrifts. lol I don't know who does better you or JimDon.
 

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