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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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Mid-Century “Ianthe” Wood Effect Rectangular Curved Tray or Bowl

Jon Nix — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:40:30 +0000

A mid-century faux wood and metal tray or large trinket dish with curved base, metal feet and handles probably dating from the 1950s/1960s and made in England. In good condition with only minor signs of age and wear.

Measures approximately 26cm (10¼ in.) by long, 18.5cm (7¼ in.) wide, with a maximum height of 5cm (2 in.)

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Art Deco Metal Cigarette Box with Faux Wood Design

Jon Nix — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:04:56 +0000

Not dissimilar to the shape of a World War One tank, this great little Art Deco cigarette box in metal with hinged lid, features a faux wood effect in two tones and typical geometrical designs. Most likely made for the Squirrel brand of cigarettes, this is an unusual and eye-catching item.

In good overall condition and structurally solid, the box could certainly perform a new role. There is some slight pitting to the top surface and some general signs of age and use throughout, but otherwise the box is clean and cosmetically good, with very little fading to the colours (as is often the case with boxes of this type).

The box measures 9 cm wide by 12 cms deep by 6.5 cm high (3½ in. by 4½ in. by 2½ in.)

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Vintage Yellow Wicker Effect Lunch Box / Tin – British Made

Jon Nix — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:43:14 +0000

A very fine looking tin lunchbox (or tin with a handle, if you prefer) with a yellow woven wicker effect pattern and "British Made" printed on it. This item is of some age - we suspect at least from the 1950s - and it looks great as a display piece. The signs of use and wear all add to the character and appeal of it, but it is in good clean condition otherwise.

One edge and corner has slight gaping but the latch fastener, handle, and hinges are sound and the tin is structurally very good. With the lid down, the tin measures 20cm by 11cm by 9.5cm (8in. by 4¼in. by 3½in.).

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