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1960s Orange Perspex Lotus Flower Space Age Pendant Lamp Shade

Jon Nix — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:25:59 +0000

A fab orange perspex pendant lampshade, which dates from the 1960s and consists of two layers of "petals" which combine in a lotus flower fashion to create a very space age style look. The shade is both heavy and well constructed, weighing in at over a kilogram. The top consists of a metal upper ring section into which the petals are screwed with an intengrated "spider" for accommodating the bulb holder. There are six larger outer petals and six smaller inner petals. Depending on the kind of bulb used it can either provide a soft glow effect or something a bit more illuminating with the light coming out from between the petals and from underneath. The sahde is easily assembled - the petals are screwed into place in pairs with a retaining nut on the inside of the shade. The shade will be sent disassembled if postage is required.

Approximate Measurements:

Overall Height (when suspended): 25cm
Diameter at widest point: 30cm
Top opening diameter: 10cm

In good condition with only very minor signs of age and use, i.e. some very superficial scratches to the perspex but no chips, cracks or other anomolies.

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Off-white L-11 Desk Lamp by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s-60s

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:18:36 +0000

Imported by Thousand And One Lamps with their sticker still on the underside of the base, this is the Norwegian-made Luxo L-11 desk or wall lamp which was designed by Jac Jacobsen in the late 1950s. It's one of the most distinctive lamps from the time and could be argued to be a design classic. It's main features are the oversized power button on the circular base, a fixed arm which has a thicker lower section, in a dark grey colour, and a diminutive and elegantly shaped shade which is freely adjustable.

This one is in an off-white colour, a very light grey with a hint of mushroom and it's a good example. There is some minor wear to the shade and some minor losses to the arm, but otherwise it's in good condition and working. The lamp can be used both on a desk or table top or wall mounted, with the latter bringing that large button and fixed arm into their own.

The lamp has a base with a diameter of approximately 14cm and a depth of 4cm whilst the lamp itself has a total height of approximately 33cm (with the shade positioned parallel to the lower part of the arm). The lampbolder takes a standard bayonet style bulb.

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Cute Vintage 1962 Fisher-Price Small Plastic Barn Child’s Lunchbox

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:08:15 +0000

A lot of cute in a small volume, this is a 1962 Fisher-Price child's lunchbox / sandwich box in the shape of a barn. A mostly plastic affair - aside from the metal retaining section in the lid, which would originally have held a tiny flask in place - it is illustrated with charming farm-themed designs on paper. It's just very very charming and small - measuring only 13cm long, 6cm wide and 11cm in height. It's in good condition structurally with no chips, cracks or losses to the plastic, whilst the paper shows signs of both age and use. Does that add to its appeal? We think so...

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Rare 1960s Arthur Wood Pottery Orange and Brown Striped Cat Money Bank

Jon Nix — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:11:55 +0000

If ceramic cats have nine ceramic lives like their real-world feline counterparts, then this cheerful chap is probably on number nine of those. After suffering a catastrophic travel injury, he arrived at AIP HQ in a manner which can only be described as "not completely intact". Rather than consign him to history (i.e. the bin or to the bottom of plant pots), we set about repairing him, on the basis that he'd managed to live for over 50 years and was still smiling and that deserved to be taken into account.
So, he's not perfect, far from it, but he's got a winning personality despite the misadventures.
He was made by Arthur Wood Pottery and he's a rare thing indeed. You don't see many of these at all. He measures about 20 cm long and about 17cm high (including that wonderful tail). In terms of his faults, he now has quite a few but he's intact and that's the main thing now. Hopefully the significant repairs he has had (see the photos for details) - notably tail reconstruction surgery and re-painting - are good enough to warrant someone re-homing him "as is"...

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Vintage 1960s Kays Identity Kit Face Image Creation Set

Jon Nix — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:30:45 +0000

Billed as "hours of entertainment" with "thousands of variations" this is the Kay's "Identity Kit" game, from the 1960s, comprised of a large selection of head shapes and facial features for children to combine into recognisable or unrecognisable faces on the master sheet which has a transparent cover. Additional features can then be drawn onto the cover to add to the fun. This set has not been much used at all - many of the pieces are still arrached to their base sheet, and those that have are included in the spaces in the box tray. We can't be sure if it's complete but there are plenty of sheets and pieces to use, so regardless of whether it's 90% complete or 95% complete it's certainly not limited. An intriguing item... and not just for children.

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Pair of Concord / Rotaflex Super Jet Reading Lamps by Robert Heritage 1969

Jon Nix — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:05:21 +0000

Winner of one of the two CoID Design Awards which Robert Heritage received in 1969, these are good examples of the "Super Jet" light, for Concord Lighting International (a division of Rotaflex). They are low voltage, small (6cm x 6cm x 15cm) reading lamps, each with an anodised aluminium eyeball for the shade and a rectangular body made of polypropylene. They are made to be wall-mountable (two brackets are included for this purpose) or are usable as free-steanding desk lamps. Whichever way they are employed, they are design classics, and it's easy to see why.

Both of these lamps are in good condition, and have their original spiral inserts in the ahde, but have some signs of wear and age, particularly on the eyeballs which have some surface scuffs from use. In addition, it should be noied that one of the pair has an extremely short power lead, which might require replacing or using with an extension. Offers are invited for the pair.

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Vintage Sarome “Tabic” Table Lighter in Black, Aluminium and Chrome, 1960s

Jon Nix — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:21:45 +0000

A vintage 1960s "Tabic" table lighter made by Sarome and presented in a black and aluminium colour scheme with chrome parts. It's a lighter, yes, but it's really all about that very distinctive sixties look, and this item makes for a very interesting decorative object in its own right.
Measuring approximately 14cm high (5½ in.) and with a basic diameter of 6.5cm (2½ in.), the lighter is in good condition considering age and use. There is some minor surface wear to the black enamel and wear to the base, as well as to the underside of the aluminium sections, but overall it is in good shape. As far as functionality is concerned, it sparks, but has not been tested beyond that.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Self-Build Spice Rack with original Family Circle Magazine

Jon Nix — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:18:14 +0000

If there was a Museum of Mail Order (MOMO), then this would be a good candidate for exhibition. It's rare to find an item where the chronology and paperwork are so clearly evinced, but this is certainly one of them. It is a Danish-made spice or herb jar storage rack which was self-assembled by the purchaser and bought by mail order. As can be seen in the included magazine, it was publicised in the pages of the March 1968 issue of Family Circle. The magazine is included with the item.

In this case, the item also has its original postage box and all of the included parts from the initial purchase, ready for re-assembly. As can be seen from the photos, some of the jars have previously been used (contents in the jar and/or labels affixed) and we have left them "as is". Ten glass jars with cork stoppers are included as well as 19 adhesive labels still on their backing paper. The hanging fixtures are also included, but it can also stand alone. When built, the storage rack measures approximately 34cm (13½ in.) long and 23.5cm (9½ in.) high.

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Teak and Mother of Pearl Wall Clock by George Sneed for Heal’s

Jon Nix — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:02:58 +0000

Made by George Sneed and sold through Heal's department store, this is a handsome and very minimalist wall clock crafted from teak wood with mother of pearl inlays. The simple design of the face coupled with the deep-sided nature of the clock and the use of endgrain patterning makes it very effective and appealing on the wall, and very much in-keeping with a mid-century aesthetic.

The clock face measures approximately 21.5cm (8½ in.) whilst the rear measures slightly wider at 22.5 cm (just under 9 in.), giving it a slightly tapering profile. The clock has a depth of 5cm (2 in.). A recess in the rear houses the French-made "Romatic" quarts movement which is powered by a single "C" size battery and has a an adjuster for the time and a setting to finesse the speed of the clock. An aluminium plate sits over the top of the movement. Also to the rear is a maker's stamp and metal hanging plate.

This particular example is in good condition aside from a few defects. There are some minor signs of age and wear and tear throughout, including a few "nibbles" to edges and some minor surface loss and very slight deformation to the minute hand. It is likely there was a cap of some kind on the barrel (above the minute hand) which is no longer present. Finally, there is a hairline split to the wood from approximately 9.30 on the clock horizontally. This isn't immediately noticeable and appears unlikely to worsen. At some point in the clock's history it has been glued and there is the potential to repeat this repair should the need arise. At is stands though, these defects don't detract from the undoubted good looks of this clock so it has been left alone and is sold "as is".

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Vintage Tri-ang Mechanical Washing Machine Toy No. 272

Jon Nix — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:09:08 +0000

A very charming - and clearly of its time - "mechanical" washing machine toy made by Tri-ang and rather amusingly daubed with the slogan: "No more Blue Mondays when tots are happy with a Tri-ang washer". It's a plastic toy washer with wind-up mechanism, a mangle, and a lid, and it does work - the "motor" generates enough power to turn soapy water (we used Fairy Liquid in "testing") into a froth to clean dolly's clothes (none available at time of testing!).

This particular example has a couple of things to note. The original key to the wind-up mechanism is provided but not attached. At some point in the washing machine's history it has been replaced, possibly because it no longer fitted snugly. Additionally, the lid to the washer - although present - is somewhat out of shape. It will sit in place, but it requires a bit of finesse due to this. It's nice to have it, though. Included is the hose (somewhat inflexible due to age) and attachment which affixes to the rear of the unit to stop the water draining out and rests on the side of the washer. The box is present too, but it has some pen "drawings" on it. We say "but", however, they add further charm when you look closely at what has been drawn. The box itself is in reasonable structural condition and the original labels are more or less there.

With mangler attached, the washer measures approximately 19cm (7½ in.) in height and the body of the washer is about 11.5 cm (4½ in.) square.

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