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1950s-60s Funky Shaped Red Metamec Alarm Clock with Pearlescent Face

Jon Nix — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:35:16 +0000

A funky-shaped red (with a hint of orange to it) wind-up alarm clock made by Metamec and dating from the 1950s-1960s. The angular body with a basically irregular octagon shape sits squat on two angular feet with a softened rear to it. The body houses a pearlescent white face with gold coloured hands and numerals behind clear plastic, with a slender white alarm button on top.

In good, working condition, the clock measures approximately 14cm wide by 10cm high by 6.5cm deep (5½ in. by 4 in. by 2½ in.). The plastic face cover has just the one small blemish to it, but is otherwise clean and clear.

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Vintage Funky “Tote-A-Tone” Portable AM Radio

Jon Nix — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:00:20 +0000

Looking rather like a plastic discus with a surprised face on it or a steamrollered Panasonic "Panapet" (R-70), this portable AM radio has groovy written all over it. It doesn't, of course, but the shape, the font in the sticker, the red and orange colour scheme, and the arrangement of the speaker and control dials, all adds up to a peculiarly groovy item, and moreover one which is designed to be "worn" over the shoulder so you can take your tones with you (ahem).

The radio works - although a bit crackly - and takes two "AA" batteries - you just unscrew the two halves to reveal the inside and the battery compartment. The plastic strap is affixed to the metal belt which surrounds the orange housing via a "D" ring, which is not original but which works perfectly. It and the strap can be removed if necessary, the latter by unscrewing the red closure which holds the belt in place.

The radio measures approximately 13cm in diameter with a depth of 6cm (approx. 5 in. and 2¼ in. respectively), and the strap is approximately 122cm (48 in.) in total length. In very good condition with only extremely minimal superficial signs of age and use.

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Colourful Verrerie Cristallerie D’Arques Service Liqueur Decanter and Glasses Set

Jon Nix — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:30:46 +0000

Quite a funky way of having a little tipple, this French glasses and decanter set made by Verrerie Cristallerie D'Arques features an abstract circles pattern across the pieces, with a bright yellow decanter and six matching small glasses in red, light blue, and turquoise (two of each colour). Dating from the late 1960s the set is in good condition and with its original box (though we suspect that it should have a lid which unfortunately is missing). All in all, this is a very colourful and snazzy drinking set for your next barbecue, party, or other event, or simply "at home" when you fancy something a little special served with something special to match.

The glasses measure 5cm (2 in.) in height and the decanter is approximately 18cm (7 in.) in height, including the stopper.

The glasses and decanter are in good condition with only very minor signs of wear - no chips or cracks. The box does have some wear and tear - as is to be expected - to edges and corners, and some surface loss where tape has been applied.

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