Chester's Finds - A Vintage Market

08/01/2026

New Finds added to the booth. Cute set of bistro chairs, mid-century ceramic tray, and some sports fan collectibles ( ).

CHESTERSFINDS

Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.

08/01/2026

Vintage Hutchson Molds - Red Wing MN - Yellow Aztec Design Plate/Tray - $59.99. This distinctive plate combines midcentury patterning with practical form, suitable for display or gentle use.

https://chestersfinds.com/products/vintage-hutchson-molds-red-wing-mn-yellow-aztec-design-plate-tray

07/25/2026

We've added some new Finds to our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace . Stop by to check k out all the new items we found.



Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.

07/25/2026

Beyond patterns and logos, a reliable dating clue in classic kitchenware is the evolution of handle ergonomics: manufacturers moved from straight, utilitarian handles (pre-1940s) to subtly contoured, heat-deflecting profiles in the 1940s–1960s as consumer testing and alloy changes permitted slimmer, shaped grips. These contour transitions align with specific production eras and factories, so matching handle profiles across pieces supports original-set attribution.

At Chester's Finds we compare handle contours and manufacturing joins to verify era-consistent sets before listing.

https://chestersfinds.com

07/21/2026

Tell us what you think of this mid-century sectional sofa?

We LOVE it, but we can't seem to find just the right spot in our home. I'm afraid we are going to have to sell it.

What would you pay for this sectional?

07/19/2026

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07/18/2026

Many collectors focus on brand and scale, but a subtler authenticity marker is the type of metal alloy used: pre-1960 die-cast models often used leaded zamak with higher lead content, giving a denser weight and softer detail edges; by the 1970s alloys shifted toward higher-zinc formulas for cost and safety, producing crisper cast lines and different corrosion patterns. Alloy composition testing and weight comparison can distinguish original pieces from later recasts or restorations.

At Chester's Finds we weigh and examine alloys to verify vintage die-casts before listing.

https://chestersfinds.com

07/14/2026

Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.