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Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Lamp Stand

Jon Nix — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:30:16 +0000

An original and very appealing candlestick-style table lamp stand with Art Deco influences and probably dating from the 1930s. Made from Bakelite which is in excellent condition considering its age, the lamp stand features a stepped circular base with push button switch, and a waisted central column. The top and base have a matching edge design which add subtle elegance.

The lamp stand measures approximately 23cm (9 in.) high (including the bulb holder) and the base has a diameter of 12.5cm (5 in.). Please note: the glass shade pictured is of a later design and is for display only. Should you wish to pair it with the lamp stand, and buy both, please get in touch. This items has not been electrically tested, so please be aware that it requires attention and inspection before use. There is a slight wobble to the top of the lamp stand where the bulb holder fits, but this should be an easy fix and doesn't affect the lamp in normal use.

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Vintage Thermos Chrome and Black Bakelite Ice Bucket Cooler No. 923

Jon Nix — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 17:51:16 +0000

Made by Thermos, and dating from the 1950s, this small two-handled ice cooler bucket, is as striking as it is useful. The chromed design features bakelet handles to the sides and knob to the lid and a plastic inner basket. The seal is good and tight and the interior is nice and clean. Aside from a few minor surface scuffs, the exterior only has one flaw, a minor dent to the lid which is not immediately apparent unless closely examined. A very nice-looking item indeed - perfect for a vintage-inspired cocktail cabinet or bar.

The bucket has a diameter at the base of 10cm (4 in.) and around the rim of 16.5cm (6½ in.), and is approximately 15cm (6 in.) in height.

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Vintage 1950s Children’s Intercom Toy – “Tele-Fun”!

Jon Nix — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:37:03 +0000

Dating from the 1950s, this children's toy promises "Tele-fun" and it delivers on that in the presnt day - it's fun just to hear what "old-school" technology sounds like. The intercom set which is basically a wired set of bakelite microphones and receivers is working (we tested it ourselves and are still smiling!), although you might wish to pay a little attention to the connections to make them more solid and dependable. The wire is over 4 metres long.

The box is colourful but admittedly rather tatty - but it'll make you smile, we think... as will the contents ;)

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“Off Limits” institutional sign

Jon Nix — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 12:57:43 +0000

Perfect for a "Man Cave" or as a quirky "staff-only" or "no-entry" sign, this rather stylish institutional "OFF LIMITS" sign is of some age and appears to be made of Bakelite. It has crisp cream lettering debossed on a black background.

Its dimensions are 12 in (30cm) by 2.5 in (6.25 cm) and it has holes in each corner for attaching at your chosen location. The sign is about 1/8 in (3mm) thick. Overall condition is very good with only some minor chipping and wear to the edges as you might expect from something of this age, but the surfaces are clean and undamaged.

A real find, we think, and it would look striking on the door of your beloved/difficult teenager/spouse's room or in fact almost anywhere where a little privacy should be observed. And observed in a more stylish manner than a tacky modern sign would suggest!

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