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Large Modernist Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Pots by WMF Germany

Jon Nix — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:56:55 +0000

A pair of - frankly - oversized salt and pepper pots made by WMF (the artist formerly known as "Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik") of Germany. They are beautifully sculpted from stainless steel with a form which resembles something like a brutalist hourglass, and they are indeed large (almost 8cm / 3in. in height and 6.5 / 2½ in. in diameter). They're a bold statement.

There's not much more to be said - you'll probably either love them or hate them. They are in good condition with the odd surface scratch, and a screw stopper base to allow for re-filling. And just in case you are wondering, the two pots are indeed different from one another in terms of which is salt and which is pepper. The former has larger holes from which it dispenses...

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Space-age Style Philips HR5580 clock in cream and brown

Jon Nix — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:42:45 +0000

Dating from the mid-1970s there's more than a hint of "Space-Age" styling to this Philips clock, with its round-cornered plastic body and gridded square face. The colour scheme is a light beige body and brown face, with orange highlighting to the face and second hand. The clock can be desk or wall-mounted and angled to suit needs via its hinged form, adding to the slightly spacey feel of it.

The clock is in very good condition, in full working order and takes a size "C" battery for power. At its most compact the clock measures approximately 8.5cm wide, 9.5 cm high with a depth of 7.5cm (3¼ in., 3¾ in., and 3 in. respectively.)

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Brutalist Gooseneck Lamp in Dark Brown by Gebruder Cosack

Jon Nix — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:16:07 +0000

A highly unusual gooseneck lamp made by the German company of Gebruder Cosack. It's unusual in several ways. First, the gooseneck is not the normal slender kind that makes the shade the emphasis of the design, it's quite the opposite here. The gooseneck is definitely the attention-grabber here with its wide, black rubber sleeve. Second, the lamp clamps - either horizontally or vertically - with a sturdy slot to hold it in place. Third, nothing about this lamp is subtle - it's brutalist in its design. The clamp, the tightening knob, the switch... it's all just... brutally functional, and aesthetically very different. It would seem to date from the 1970s - the company itself ceased to exist in 1984.

This incredibly different lamp is in good, used condition and in fully working order. There are marks of wear and tear and some minor surface losses to the shade, but no major dents or dings at all. The rubber sleeve on the neck is in good shape. The clamp/base section has a few scratches but is in good shape.

The lamp - measured from base to shade at full neck extent- is approximately 66cm (26 in.) in length. The neck itself is 48cm (19 in.) long. The shade has an opening diameter of 11cm (4¼ in.) and is a semi-globe shape. The slot has a depth of 6cm (2¼ in.) and a width of 3cm (1¼ in.).

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Pair of Vintage German Striped Brown Jasba Vases Pattern 108/22

Jon Nix — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:49:12 +0000

An unusual opportunity to purchase a pair of matching form 108/22 Jasba Keramik matching vases. These German-made vases feature a glossy brown (almost maroon) glaze with a multi-coloured pattern of stripes in various tones of pink, green, orange, yellow and white. It would appear to be a variation on the "Bamberg" pattern. The vases, with their gold rims and bases, have more than a slightly "glam" look to them and date back to the late 1950s. The price is for the pair, but consideration will be given to splitting them.

In good condition with no chips or cracks. There is wear to the gold rims but this is not immediately obvious given the glossy nature of the finish overall. The vases are 22cm (9 in.)in height with a rim diameter of 7cm (2¾ in.), a maximum diameter of 10cm (4 in.), and base diameter of 7cm (2¾ in.).

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Early 1970s German Red ELAC RD-100 Flip Clock Radio

Jon Nix — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:14:51 +0000

The ELAC RD-100 is one of the more distinctive flip clock models from the early 1970s, notable for its front-facing controls and display and its large upright form with curved edges and sloping rear. In this bright red colour, which contrasts with the black front and side controls, it's even more of a statement. The RD-100 is a true flip clock with alarm and AM/FM radio. The photos tell the story...

This one is fully-functional and has only one minor flaw - a small section of plastic from the rear left corner (not visible in ordinary use) is missing - see photos for details. Measures approximately 18cm (7 in.) square.

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Vintage German Hustadt Leuchten “Daffy” lamp

Jon Nix — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:55:31 +0000

Quirky is an often over-used word in the worlds within which Anything In Particular moves, but in this case it's fully justified. The Hustadt Leuchten lamp is very much worthy of the word quirky and worthy of its nickname - the "Daffy". Let's get it out of the way - this lamp stands on a base which looks like duck feet. There, it's been said. Made in the 1960s, this rarity is orange for the most part, save for the chrome section of the shade, and is a small desk lamp with adjustable head and with the added feature of being wall mountable too. It might be an odd duck, but it's a practical one.

This one is in good condition considering its age. Expect minor wear and tear and some superficial scratches and surface loss etc., but no major dents or dings.

The lamp measures approximately 23 cm in height, 13cm in width and 15cm in depth and has an original inline switch on the length of cord.

Offers are invited on this rare example.

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Framed Vintage German Postcard from Original Flamingoes Print by Elfriede Kabisch

Jon Nix — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:16:41 +0000

A vintage German postcard from an original print by Elfriede Kabisch depicting stylised flamingoes in black and white. The striking design has been complemented with a deep-sided contemporary frame which has been painted with a matt black blackboard paint finish and which can be wall hung or set to standing.

The frame measures15.25 cm x 20cm x 3.5cm (6 in. x 8 in. x 1¼ in.) and the print measures 8.25cm x 11.5cm (3¼ in. x 4½in.).

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Vintage German Springerle or Confectionary Mould

Jon Nix — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:16:27 +0000

Originally a wax mould used when making traditional German shortbread biscuits or as a patterning for marzipan, this now makes a very different kind of decorative object. It was made by J & G Roscher of Germany - date unknown but likely before or around the time of the Second World War - and features pastoral and other symbolic images on its surface.

Measuring 16.5cm by 10cm by 1.5cm (6½ in. by 4 in. by ½ in.) the mould is in reasonable condition, but due to its material there are some signs of distortion and warping. We think that all adds to its character and appeal. The mould has a string for wall hanging.

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Tin “Save in Time” money box bucket

Jon Nix — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:58:10 +0000

We can't find out too much about this quirky little money box in the shape of a bucket, so we'll just go with what we do know. It's made in Germany (it has the "DGRM" mark underneath and most likely dates from the 1920s) for the foreign market (we suspect for the US) and it is constructed from thin tin. The slogan on the front is "Save In Time", and it has a coin slot in the lid and a hatch on the bottom which is not lockable but provides access to the money stored inside. The box is about 7cm tall and the diameter of the top is 9cm. It is slightly misshapen and has a few dents and the underneath is somewhat rusty but we think that only adds to its quirky desirability.

Please note, we do not have a key for the lock so this won't work for you if you need a fully-secure money box. But if you need that, this is probably not going to be your first option anyway!

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