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Rare Vintage Brass and Nickel Everready Octagonal Handled Flashlight Torch

Jon Nix — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:13:14 +0000

A very unusual, vintage - possibly antique - hand flashlight / torch made by Everready, with a very distinctive octagonal handle, integrated hanging loop built into the end, and in full working order. The torch takes three size "D" or equivalent batteries and uses a standard small torch bulb. The switch can be used to momentarily illuminate or pushed to continuously illuminate.

The torch has signs of age and use, including dents and wear throughout - the latter revealing it is likely made of a nickel (or similar) plated brass. The torch measures approximately 23cm ( 9 in.) in length with the intact glass lens just over 5cm (2 in.) in diameter. An interesting display piece...or indeed a quite usable torch :)

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Vintage Quilt, Tapestry or Fabric Hangers “Hang Ups” in Light Ash

Jon Nix — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:33:16 +0000

A set of six vintage "Hang Ups" wall hanging clamps or clips designed for displaying fabrics such as quilts, tapestries and other keepsakes. Made in the USA and believed to be ash wood. In good condition. Each "Hang Up" has a backplate which measures approximately 8cm (3¾ in.) by 4.5cm (1¾ in.) and has a brass nut for tightening the clamp section. Overall depth when fully clamped approximately 2.5cm (1 in.), excluding the nut.

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Vintage Orange Galet Terraillon Kitchen Timer designed by Roger Tallon

Jon Nix — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:44:56 +0000

A plastic pebble-like design icon, the "Galet" kitchen timer was designed by Frenchman Roger Tallon for the Italian company of Terraillon in the 1970s. It is a simple effective design, comprised of two halves of a squashed "sphere", with the upper half rotating to wind up and choose the time delay which is visible in white text on a black dial through the small lozenge-shaped window. The timer is attached to a 14 inch / 36 cm loop of rope allowing it to be hung up or carried. The timer emits a ringing bell when the delay has elapsed and the timer will run for up to 60 minutes.

This one is the orange variation (you may have also seen yellow and red versions) and it is in good condition overall, with just some minor superficial surface wear. It is fully functional.

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Vintage Danish Kay Bojesen Hanging Fur and Teak Wood Figure

Jon Nix — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:57:51 +0000

Almost certainly made by Kay Bojesen, this vintage Danish figure with wooden teak body and long articulated arms and fur hair is often referred to as a caveman. Caveman, gorilla, ape... who knows, but what is certain is that this smiling figure - who can either hang from his hands or can stand in position - has quirkiness in abundance. with painted noise, eyes and mouth and oversized hands and feet.

The figure measures 18cm (7 in.) approximately in length from head to toe and 28cm (11 in.) in span from hand to hand with arms outstretched. It will hang from a nail or hook, or from a shelf, or can free stand with a little persuasion. He's in good condition considering his age, just suffering from some slight fuzzying of his fur around the eyes, some gaps to the fur around his legs, and some wear to the painted surfaces.

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Vintage Kay Bojesen Style Hanging Wood and Fur Figure

Jon Nix — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:16:03 +0000

In the style of Kay Bojesen, this vintage Danish inspired hanging figure with wooden body, long hooked arms and fur hair invariably causes a smile on the face of those who see it as broad as its own smile. In good vintage condition - with some minor wear and tear to the paintwork and most likely re-strung at some point - it's a slice of kitsch decor which has great appeal to this day.

The figure measures 18cm (7 in.) approximately in length from head to toe and 25cm (10 in.) in span from hand to hand with arms outstretched. It will hang from a nail or hook, or from a shelf.

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Quirky Vintage French “Wet Paint” Sign Dating from the 1950s/1960s

Jon Nix — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:50:30 +0000

Made by - and branded - the French paint manufacturers "Usines de la Seigneurie" ("Factories of The Seigneurie") between the 1930s and the 1960s from the district of Pantin, France of the same name. This is a quirky and colourful sign indicating "Wet Paint" in French with a young girl playfully and dutifully illustrating this! It is made of very light cardboard and measures 28cm by 19cm (11in. by 7½in.). and the reverse of the sign is plain. It comes with a hanging string, and probably dates from the 1950s or 1960s. It would make an interesting decorative piece, a humorous gift for an artist, could be mounted and framed easily, or just used "as is" - it's difficult not to smile when seeing it, in whatever way it might be displayed!

There is some wear to the edges and a tear to the sign near the the centre, but one wouldn't expect an item of this age, material and use to be pristine. It's remarkable that is in as good condition as it is, really, and we think its charm and quirkiness overwhelms any imperfections.

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