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Vintsge 1970s Kiddicraft Wooden Tray Jigsaw Puzzle – Jungle

Jon Nix — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:12:55 +0000

A very charming wooden tray style jigsaw puzzle depicting animals in a jungle scene, made by Kiddicraft as part of their "Jigsaw Story Picture" range from the 1970s.

In good used condition.

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Avocado Green Copal Model 515 Portable Digi-Glo Rolling Clock

Jon Nix — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:56:32 +0000

It's understandable if you're under the impression that it was only soft furnishings and bathroom suites which were avocado colour in the 1970s, but this cycling clock (rather like a flip clock but the numbers roll rather than flip as time passes) is proof to the contrary (see also). Made by Copal of Japan this is - unusually - marketed as a "portable" battery-powered device. A single "D" size battery provides the juice. The display has a glow option (activated by depressing the button on top of the unit) and the clock also has an alarm function (the alarm is activated via the button at the back). The clock emits a ticking sound and the rolling of the numbers is not silent, if noise is a concern for you.

This one is in full working order and comes complete with its original box (in relatively good condition) and instructions, which is also unusual. Condition-wise it is excellent with only extremely minor signs of age and use. The only cosmetic issue being some rusting to the underside of the metal battery cover. The actual battery compartment is in good order.

A rare opportunity to purchase a very uncommon item in great condition. Offers are welcomed.

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1950s Vintage “Rolinx” tambour design pencil case in green and cream plastic

Jon Nix — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:32:12 +0000

A rare and unusual pencil box, made by Rolinx and of an early plastic construction, with a very clever tambour design. Pushing the roll top open reveals the top layer of the pencil box with various sections providing room for erasers and the like. Pushing the lid all the way to the end until it clicks then opens a door which reveals access to the lower layer, where pens and pencils are stored. It all works perfectly and the box is nice and secure when the lid latches in place.

Cosmetically, the box is in pretty good shape too. As an early plastic the colouring isn't totally even throughout and there are the remnants of a sticker on the side, but otherwiis it's good - no chips or crack, just some general signs of age and wear. It measures approximately 21.5cm long by 10cm wide with a height of 4cm (8½ in., 4 in., and 1½ in. respectively).

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Vintage 1970s Calico Fabric Drawstring Sock Sack in Green and Cream

Jon Nix — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:26:50 +0000

A vintage 1970s calico drawstring bag with green "Sock Sack" design printed on both sides. Designed by Theresa Nunn of Bittersweet and made in Britain (cold machine wash or handwash only).

In good vintage condition with some minor colour fading. The bag measures 28cm by 41cm (11 in. by 16in.).

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1980s Tomy Tomytime Chunky Changers Green and White Rabbit Shape

Jon Nix — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:15:13 +0000

A little bit cute, a little bit strange and a little bit plastic. The Tomy ("Tomytime") Chunky Changers were a range of plastic toys aimed at the younger child which were characterised by their colourful simple shapes which were capable of being transformed into various other figures or objects. Amongst the range were vehicles and animals, the latter of which this is one - the cow (or bull, perhaps). This Chunky Changer transforms from a rectangular triangle of green and white into a recognisable rabbit, complete with ears, tongue, tail and legs. The rabbit also has googly-eyes and a small air hole at the back which, when blown into, emits a rather curious sound!

The un-transformed Chunky Changer measures approximately 7.5cm by 3.5cm by 6cm (3 in. by 1¼in. by 2¼in.). It's in relatively good condition, considering, with some minor surface wear and tear and some ageing to the original orange and white colours - the white now more of a cream tone and the green less bold than it would have been.

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Vintage Dymo 1710 Tape Label Maker (with additional tape)

Jon Nix — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:58:46 +0000

A vintage Dymo 1710 Tape Labeller in good condition and replete with three rolls of 6mm tape (White on Black) to be used with it. The labeller is in a very Seventies colour scheme, with the body in an avocado tinted green and the "trigger" handle in a lighter colour. The plastics are in good shape with no chips or cracks and the mechanism appears to be sound and functional.
The lettering is all capital with numbers and various common symbols.

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Vintage Araven Condiments Cruet Set in Green Plastic

Jon Nix — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:37:12 +0000

A glass and plastic cruet set in a light green colour, which is comprised of two salt and pepper pots and two bottles for oil and vinegar, which sit in a "caddy" style stand with handle. Made by "Araven" of Zaragoza, Spain, it probably dates from the 1980s. In good condition, with some minor signs of age and wear.

For reference, the stand measures 19cm (7½ in.) in height, with the stand approximately 13.5cm (5¼ in.) square, and the two larger bottles are approximately 15cm tall (6 in.) with a diameter of 5cm (2 in.).

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Vintage Belgian Multi-Lingual Dark Green and Opaline Glass Condiment Set

Jon Nix — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:17:11 +0000

A very attractive little condiment set of salt, pepper and mustard pots, with a couple of unusual features. First, is the opaline / milk glass bottle bodies which form a high-contrast pairing with the dark green plastic screw tops. Second, is the labelling of the bottles which is not just in one or two languages, but rather in four - there are English, French, German and Dutch labels on each of these! Accompanying this multi-lingual wording is a banded floral design in dark green with plenty of scrolls and flourishes to complete the unusual look.

The salt and pepper pots are approximately 11cm (4¼ in.) in height with a base diameter of 4.5cm (1¾ in.), whilst the mustard pot is slightly taller at 11.5cm (4½ in.) with a base diameter of 7.5cm (3 in.). All three are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks and very little signs of wear and age. The pepper dispenser has some slight discoloration to the plastic from past use.

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Vintage Prova Gooseneck Desk Lamp in Avocado Green – 1970s, Italian

Jon Nix — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:55:23 +0000

An unusual Italian-made desk lamp in an unusual colour, this Prova lamp almost certainly dates from the 1970s - the decade that brought us avocado bathroom suites and more besides. Aside from the colour, the lamp has a few other design quirks - a more than slightly oversized fluted shade with "vent" and chrome band detailing, a base with a centrally-placed switch and chromed sides, and a white plastic underside "cover" which seems deliberately oversized so that it's a visible feature rather than just simply covering the underneath of the base.

The lamp is fully functioning and measures 40cm height (15¾ in.) with the gooseneck fully extended vertically, the shade has a front diameter of 14cm (5½ in.) and a length of 18cm (7 in.), and the base has a diameter of 13.25cm (5¼ iu.) and a height of 2.5cm (1 in.). In terms of condition, it's not bad at all - the shade is in good shape overall bar a couple of minor dents and slight loss of shape, the chrome work is good, and the plastic base is sound despite a few cracks to it. None of these defects are very noticeable, but there is a small loss of paint surface to the top of the base, which you will see in the close-up photographs of the base. It's not awful and we don't deem it bad enough to warrant a repair which might stand out more.

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Lloyd’s Electronics Green LED Digital Alarm Clock Radio Model J227

Jon Nix — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:03:20 +0000

From the less well known brand Lloyd's Electronics, this Hong Kong-made digital clock radio has all the retro styling one would hope for in a vintage clock radio. There's the green digital display. The faux wood effect case. The illuminated tuner section. A splash of pseudo-chrome here and there. It might not be made by a household name, but it delivers.

In terms of functions, it has all that you'd expect: AM/FM radio tuner, the facility to wake to buzzer or radio, a snooze mode, high and low dimmer settings for the display, and a sleep function. And it actually sounds pretty good - the speaker delivers a solid and rounded sound out of quite a small package.

In good cosmetic condition with only very minor signs of age and use. The unit measures approximately 30 cm (12 in.) wide (including the tuning knob on the side), 15cm (6 in.) from front to back and has a maximum height of about 10cm (4 in.).

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