cast iron - Anything In Particular https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product-tag/cast-iron/ From antique to vintage, from decorative to downright bizarre. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:33:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 1970s Large White Adjustable Desk Lamp by AKA Veb East Germany https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product/1970s-large-white-adjustable-desk-lamp-by-aka-veb-east-germany/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1970s-large-white-adjustable-desk-lamp-by-aka-veb-east-germany Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:04:09 +0000 https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=7900 A highly unusual, large, white adjustable desk lamp made by AKA VEB of the former East Germany (DDR). The lamp features a heavy cast iron base (the underside of which bears a date stamp for 1978) with a chromed vertical pole upon which the fully adjustable shade is located. The height of the shade is adjustable via a knob wheel and the shade itself is rotatable on two axes to orientate it to the perfect position for use, whether that be by the bedside, on a shelf, a desk, or a side table. The lamp is definitely not "common or garden" (in fact, find another one like it!) and it's built very solidly indeed. There are minor signs of use and wear and the odd scuff to the paintwork, particularly to the edge of the shade, but the shade itself is in excellent shape. Minor blemishes can be found upon close inspection on the base, but it is generally extremely good. The chrome and other metal parts are good and clean and the plastics show very little if any discoloration and all feel sound and strong. There's plenty of life left in this ever-so-slightly idiosyncratic lamp!

The main vertical measures approximately 43 cm (17 in.) and the base measures 17cm (6¾ in.) in diameter and 2.5cm (1 in.) in height. The shade rim measures 12.5cm (5 in.) in diameter, 9cm (3½ in.) at the rear, with a length of approximately 15cm (6 in.) and the holder takes a large screw (E27) bulb. The lamp weighs approximately 2.5 Kg in total.

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]]> Cast iron salt cellars https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product/cast-iron-salt-cellars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cast-iron-salt-cellars Sat, 23 Sep 2017 14:25:03 +0000 https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=458 For those times when lightweight salt cellars won't do, we present to you a cast iron salt cellar.  For those times when simple salt cellars won't do, we present to you a cast iron salt cellar formed of a woman and her baby in a cot.  The salt flows from the back of the woman's head and from the foot of the cot.  Well, you would, wouldn't you?

We're not sure, but it appears this lady is from the Low Countries and although it's rude to ask a woman her age, we reckon she's got more than a few miles on the clock.

The cot measures approximately 6cm (2¼ inches) in length and 2cm (¾ inches) in width and has rather flaky paint. The lady measures approximately 6cm (2¼ inches) in height with a maximum width of 5cm (2 inches) and she's in slightly better shape, looks-wise.  Stoppers are present on both.

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