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5.12.10

"Marche Puce" of Paris

Paris is famous for Marche Puce, means the flea market. The market at Clignancourt is the most famous one and the biggest in the world, however it's too far away from my home. I went to the flea market at Porte de Vanves this morning, where much closer and also very famous.
The Marche Puce, unlike vintage stores, mainly sell antiques. The antique paintings, antique cooking tools, antique cameras, antique farming tools... Everything is so interesting. I brought camera with me, but however, it was so freezing this morning, I did not took any photos. What a pity; but I still have time!
I got 3 vintage bags and 2 brooches which are soooooooo beautiful.

A 1960s handbag. So sweet the bling bling outer! I like suitcase-like bags.


This is the my very first vintage bag from flea market. I think it's not so antique, but very nice in condition. The  chain and the buckle is so beautiful!


This is the most beautiful bag I'd ever seen in Paris! Karl Largefeld vintage bag, with pearl chain and beautiful handle. So gorgeous and ladylike! I am looking forward of the spring and match it with my beautiful floral dresses!


These two brooches are presents for my sweet friend TT. He needs some "refinement of details" and these brooches are perfect for his coats and suits. 


This sword, I do not know the exact meaning of it, but I guess it should be certain symbol.


A brooch with an portrait photo of a military officer. The seller said this is produced in 1900s. I am so curious about the former owner of this brooch, was it belong to an old couple who missed their son in the army, or a young lady who missed her lover?