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Vintage Leather Effect Wood and Board Desktop Paper or Letter Tray with Lid

Jon Nix — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:48:10 +0000

Definitely vintage, possibly antique, but certainly only befitting of someone important with a desk to match their status. This large leather effect paper or letter tray has a leather effect finish and a burgundy lining to the base and the underside of the lid. The lid itself is sturdy and ensures no papers are allowed to escape the confines of the tray. It's a combination of wood and a kind of compressed paper board, whilst the knob on the lid is solid wood, so it's solid in construction and feels like it has some quality to it. It has signs of wear and age throughout, but that only adds to the charm and makes it more appealing in situ.

It measures 23.5cm (9¼ in.) across the front, 36cm (14¼ in.) from front to back, and has a height of 6cm (2½ in.).

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Herbert Terry Cream and Gold Scumble Finish Two Step 1227 Anglepoise Desk Lamp

Jon Nix — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:47:26 +0000

Immediately recognisable as an icon of modern design, this is the Anglepoise Model 1227. More specifically, this is a scumble finish Angelpoise 1227 with a two step base which dates from the 1940s. The scumble finish was applied using a rolled factory rag and it creates a marbled gold and cream effect on this particular lamp.

In very good and, more importantly, original condition with "Crabtree" bulb holder still in place.
Not PAT tested, and, as with all electrical items requires inspection and testing in the environment in which it is intended to be used.

Due to the heavy but also fragile nature of this item collection is preferred, though we will, of course, be happy to discuss working with your courier of choice to get the lamp to you safe and sound. Please get in touch with us.

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1940s Bauhaus Original 6739 Desk Lamp designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell

Jon Nix — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:44:24 +0000

A stunning and original example of Bauhaus design, this is one of a variety of lamps designed in semi-modular fashion by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell. It doesn't get much more stlyish than this, where form and function are so elegantly and efficiently combined to create an attractive and functional piece of lighting. This is the 6739 desk lamp which has the familiar, trademark shade shape, a clamp fitting, and is built to last a lifetime and beyond. This one most likely dates from the 1940s and is in un-tampered -with condition. There is patina to the enamelled shade which has been left "as-is" because the lamp wears it well and, to our eyes at least, it looks much more attractive than one which has been re-sprayed and looks too perfect.As it is, this is a highly sought after and aesthetically pleasing example of pure Bauhaus style.

The only intervention on this lamp has been new felt on the clamp section - just to ensure it doesn't cause damage to the surface.

The rigid part of the lamp neck measures approximately 32.5cm (12¾ in.) with the flexible gooseneck section slightly shorter than that. The "foot" of the lamp - which also houses the push button switch - measures approximately 5cm (2 in.) in height. The shade is slightly oval in shape with a maximum diameter of 21.5cm (8½in.)

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Set of “Minibrix” – All-Rubber Construction Toy by Premo c. 1935-40s

Jon Nix — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:40:04 +0000

A set of "Minibrix" which were an all-rubber construction toy dating from the mid 1930s, made by the Premo Rubber Company. The building system pre-dates Lego but enshrined some of the principles of the latter, whilst being made of rubber rather than plastic. The interlocking technique of the blocks - moulded rubber recesses and matching nodes - is accompanied by roofs which are a single hinged piece of rubber. Sloping pieces allow for the fixing of these latter items.

This is a fairly comprehensive set, but it is not known if it is complete. What is included is a good selection of over a hundred bricks in good condition, with a few having damage to their rubber but still usable, two roofs, an illustrated "instruction manual" (/catalogue) and the original box. The box itself is quite dull in colour and has some surface losses but is reasonable considering it's likely to be over 80 years old.

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Vintage Selcol “Dolly Daydream” Plastic Dress Up Dolls

Jon Nix — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:14:27 +0000

Made by Selcol in the late 1940s - but also made elsewhere under different brand names - "Dolly Daydream" is an early plastic toy doll which gave children the chance to dress up their favourite doll in a choice of outfits. Our selection here consists of two "Dolly Daydream" dolls which stand approximately 13cm (5 in.) high and four outfits, a long gown, a pinafore dress, a siren (trouser) suit, and a coat. All are intact with no breaks or cracks, which is remarkable given their age and undoubted use. There is some paint loss to all of the pieces, which has been left "as is" as renovation would remove much of their undoubted charm. These are unusual and charming items and it is hoped they find a new loving home...

Dolly had different names across the world. "Miss Birdie" was Fethalite's version sold in Australia and Ideal Toys had their "Peggy" version in the US. The dolls came with slightly different outfits it seems, but are based on the same slightly hollowed out painted plastic doll figure.

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Vintage Navy Blue Metek Folding Portable Desk Lamp

Jon Nix — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 23:49:31 +0000

The "Metek" folding lamp is a miniature triumph of engineering, packing a lot into a very small package. This one, believed to date from the 1950s, is in an unusual and original navy blue colour. It has the wear you would absolutely expect from a lamp which was designed to travel: this portable lamp folds up clam-like with the shade forming one half and the base the other, in order for it to be neatly stowed away and taken on the road or on the rails. A ball joint in the base and an adjustable joint below the shade provide the flexible angles required and the spring-loaded clamp built into the base allows the lamp to be firmly attached to an appropriate surface or object.

The lamp folds down into a compact form measuring approximately 16cm length by 12cm width by 11cm depth (6¼in. by 5in. by 4½in.) and comes with approximately 2m (6ft) of cabling to the plug.

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Vintage Foley China “The Cube” Art Deco Square Teapot in White with Green Detailing

Jon Nix — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:33:29 +0000

An iconic Art Deco design which featured prominently on passenger ships - particularly the Cunard Line - and was popular from the 1930s to the 1950s, this is the square teapot known as "The Cube". Although variously made by T G. Green, Grimswade, Wedgwood, and Crown Devon amongst others, this one was made by and is marked Foley China of Leicester, is an unusual combination of white ground with green detailing to the slightly proptruding circular spout, lid and handle. The former is made from a shallow chamfer at the front corner, whilst a deeper chamfer at the rear allows room for a handle. The square rim is decorated with a band of green, the colour reflected again in the lid with its recessed handle.

This one is in good general visual condition, bar a hairline crack on the top surface of one of the corners, a minor blemish to the lid, and some internal cracks to the strainer (all pictured). We certainly wouldn't recommend it be used as a functional teapot for these reasons, but we think that the modern design and intriguing nature of the pot is not substantially affected by these defects. It's an unusual piece of Art Deco design and iconic in its own right.

The teapot measures 10cm by 10cm by 10cm (4 in by 4 in by 4 in) with a slightly protruding spout.

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Mallod Mid Century Bent Plywood Coal Scuttle

Jon Nix — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:35:27 +0000

A mid-Century bent plywood coal scuttle which we believe was made by Mallod (no label is present but it's absolutely their style). Ideal re-purposed as a waste-paper or storage bin, the distinctive shape of the scuttle is matched by the materials - the bent plywood offset by copper fixtures and fittings.

In good cosmetic condition, it does show signs of wear but that only adds to the look of it: expect there to be significant scratches and dings, and some minor chips to the rim. The base has more significant signs of wear and tear, but remains solid... not enough perhaps to act as originally intended but certainly sturdy enough to use for light storage duties. The item has been cleaned and waxed to protect the finish and to enhance the look.

Measurements:

Height: 54cm / 21¼in (with main handle extended)
Depth: 23cm /9 in (not including handle)
Width: 24cm / 9½in

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c. 1949 Road Signs Illustration

Jon Nix — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 16:37:23 +0000

Dating from around 1949 this illustration - presumed to be from an educational book of some sort - depicts various road signs of the era, as authorised by the Ministry of Transport in that year. Some of these signs seem quite quaint when viewed from the present-day perspective, not to say quite confusing! The colourful nature of the illustration makes it a nice piece for a motoring enthusiast's wall -- or even as a gift for a driving instructor or professional driver. We particularly like the subtitle: "These make for safety on Britain's highways"!

We've mounted it temporarily on black card and inside a clip frame, but of course the buyer or recipient might ultimately choose a different method of display. The frame measures 21cm by 30cm (8¼in by 11¾in) and the illustration itself measures 14.5cm by 22cm (5¾in by 8¾in).

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1940s/50s V&E (Friedland) Moonlamp Nightlight

Jon Nix — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 22:42:03 +0000

A "moonlamp" nightlight made by V&E Ltd. (aka Friedland - more famous for door bells and door chimes as we are sure you already know) in England. This was intended to provide a low light level from a standard bayonet light fitting and was borne out of the necessity for lighting to be subdued from its normal level during wartime blackouts. This version dates back to that time and beyond it into the 1950s and is fitted with an internal transformer to reduce the input voltage to safely power the small torch bulb inside. Ours is in very good condition - no chips, cracks or significant scratches, and fully working. It also has the original label/collar around the base of the bulb.

The moonlamp nightlight is 110mm (4½in) long with a 55mm (2in) maximum diameter.

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