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Pair of Retro Food and Drink Themed Linen Table Mats / Teatowel

Jon Nix — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:42:38 +0000

Whether used as a table mat or as a small teatowel or simply as decoration, thismatching pair of retro food and drink-themed linen is sure to add a big splash of vintage brightness to your life. In very good condition and measuring approximately 28cm by 43cm (11 in by 17 in).

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Superb 1960s Win-el-ware Coasters Scottish Scenes

Jon Nix — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:26:20 +0000

These magnificent six drinks coasters come in a suitably grand decorative box. Made by John Lee and dating from the 1960s, each coaster is soft-backed and features a Scottish landmark or natural scene. The scenes include "Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond", "Marscoe, Isle of Skye", "Ben Nevis", "Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire", "Looking Across Loch Roe To Suilven & Canisp", and "Rowan Time At Loch Leven". Truly kitsch!

In good condition, with only minor wear and tear consistent with their age.

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Smith’s Potato Crisps Tin

Jon Nix — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 21:55:36 +0000

This "World Famous" Smith's Potato Crisps tin is notable for several things. First, is its age, which potentially is over 80 years since this style of tin dates from the 1930s. Secondly, the advertising "slogans" on it are very worthy of a mention. These gems include:

"Serve CRISPS with your morning bacon, chops & steaks, fish, poultry or game, cocktails, etc."

Sage advice we think. And:

"No picnic basket is complete without Smith's Potato Crisps. Always take a supply when cycling, walking, fishing, etc., etc."

Wise words.

The tin is in good overall condition, however we should point out that the corners of the lid show some damage leading to it being a little loose in sitting on the main body and there is wear and tear consistent with its age. It measures approximately 15.5cm (6¼ in) by 11cm (4¼ in) by 8cm (3¼ in).

Buy it for the advice alone, never mind its intrinsic appeal.

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Superb 1960s Win-el-ware Coasters

Jon Nix — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:27:01 +0000

These magnificent four drinks coasters come in a suitably grand decorative box. Made by John Lee and dating from the 1960s, each coaster is soft-backed and features an image which is pure kitsch by today's standards. We're not sure we can say anything more meaningful when it comes to the images except that they are so bad they're good - they just shout their origins loud and proud. In good condition, with only minor wear and tear consistent with their age.

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