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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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Vintage Japanese “Sunlight” pen with built-in battery powered light

Jon Nix — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:49:58 +0000

An unusual and well-made pen with a twist, literally - turn the nurled end of the Sunlight pen's barrel and the clear section of the pen lights up. The light is battery-powered (the battery is in the main part of the barrel) and the bulb still works. A small hole in the barrel indicates whether the light is on whilst the cap is in place over it. The pen refill doesn't seem to offer any ink so this is probably more of a curio than a functioning writing implement. It may be remediable. The pen is approximately 14cm in length (5½ in.) and takes a "AAA" size battery.

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Boxed Copal 705L 24-hour Flip Clock with Luminous Digits

Jon Nix — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:15:07 +0000

A boxed Copal 705L 24-hour Flip Clock with Luminous Digits in original box with instructions. The box indicates it is the bronze colour, but in reality this is the steely grey tone version. The body of the flip clock is of aluminium construction with plastic fittings and buttons, presenting a bold shape with contrasting black display section which houses the fluorescent digits. This is an uncommon and stylish flip clock in very good condition and fully working (220-240V power supply required - and currently wired to a European two-pin style plug).

Shows extremely minor signs of age and use and the box and instructions are in very good condition.

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Vintage Ultra Lens Illuminated Magnifying Medical Instrument / Torch

Jon Nix — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:23:12 +0000

An unusal handheld medical instrument which is basically a combined magnifier and torch, the "Ultra Lens" is a chromed metal tube with eye-piece presumably for close-up inspection by medical professionals, doctors or opticians. This one was distributed by W. G. Whiting of Market Street, Manchester which may date it between the 1920s and the 1950s when Whiting's held premises below the Royal Exchange, selling razors, microscopes, barometers, and other optical instruments.

This one is in good condition bar a dent to the head (see photos) and comes complete with original box and spare bulb. It works, remarkably, though it is suspected that it won't be of much genuine use. Rather, it's an interesting curio or slightly left-field gift, most likely. The box shows more signs of use and age, as should be expected.

The torch is powered by 2 x "C" size batteries, not included.

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