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Vintage Chrome and Black Targetti Sankey Gooseneck Desk Lamp, made in Italy

Jon Nix — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:43:57 +0000

A super cool looking chrome and black gooseneck desk lamp, believed to be made in Italy by Targetti Sankey and dating we think from the 1970s. With its contrasting chrome and black design and ball shaped shade with distinctively shaped "venting" it's a definite eye catcher, whether switched on or not. It is also built with impressive quality and attention to detail. For example, instead of a standard rubber or plastic gooseneck tube, this lamp has a rubberised section to the neck which is then enclosed within a spring-like coil of metal, making what would otherwise simply be a functional aspect of the lanmp into an interesting feature. It points also to a high attention to the design and manufacture of the lamp.

The lamp does have a defect - there's a dent to the shade, an almost flat spot where it has had an impact of some kind - and although it is a shame, it does not detract too much from the look of the lamp and is not in an immediately obvious location. The high reflectivity of the chrome shape also helps to distract. The base is composed of a black enamelled cast metal with a plastic underside and has a white, solid feeling swtich.
Otherwise, the lamp is in good condition, with only minor signs of age and wear. It measures approximately 48cm (19 in.) in height with the gooseneck fully extended, of which 18cm (7 in.) is the rubberised gooseneck portion. The base has an approximate diameter of 15cm (6 in.) and a depth of 3.5cm (1½ in.). The ball shade has an opening of 11cm (4¼ in.) and an overall diameter of approximately 14cm (5½ in.). It takes a standard bayonet bulb ftting.

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Vintage Orange Bush 538A Wall or Table Clock with Radio, Made in Italy, 1970s

Jon Nix — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:14:16 +0000

An iconic slice of 1970s design, this is the Bush 538A wall or table clock with radio, designed in Italy by Adriano Rampoldi and sometimes badged as a Europhon H30. There are some minor differences between the two models (notably to the front and rear panels, but they are essentially the same unit: a large curved plastic body with sloping front and rear surfaces. The radio ontrols are at the front (or bottom if wall mounted) and the speaker is to the rear (top if wall mounted) and on the top of the body a very handsome and stylish clock with distinctive hour and minute hands and subtle sweep hand.

This one is the Bush-marketed model and features a MW and LW radio with tone and volume controls. The radio is powered independently of the clock, via battery or 9V adaptor. The sound is quite "beefy". The clock - with its German-made movement - runs off a "C" size battery and has a time adjustment and speed correction screw. It seems to run smoothly, but please bear in mind that this is a vintage item and has not been recently used and decide accordingly. It would almost certainly benefit from daily use and/or a service.

This one is in very good condition cosmetically, with no chips or cracks to the plastics or the clock face. The only defect is the missing end cap for the "off" button. It's in the rarer orange colour, as opposed to the seemingly more common white, which makes it all the more desirable. The battery compartment is clean and the AC adaptor input works. There are hanging fixtures on the underside of the unit for wall mounting. As should be expected there is some crackle to the volume and tone knobs, but nothing which lingers once the volume or tone has been set.

Measures approximately 32cm (12½ in.) in length, with a width of 23cm (9 in.) and a depth of 10cm (4 in.). It weighs approximately 2 Kg. Please note, due to restricitions on the posting of batteries, none are included in this sale.

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Large Statement Piece Red Orange and White Italian Glass Vase

Jon Nix — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:41:17 +0000

A stunning red, orange and white glass vase in heavy glass, this is most likely from the workshops of Murano, the Venetian glass makers responsible for many mid-century classics. It dates from the early 1970s and - due to its size and weight - is very much a statement piece. The vase measures approximately 28cm (11 in.) in height with a rim diameter of 6cm (2½ in.) and a similar base diameter. The interior of the vase is white glass whilst the exterior is composed of a swirling effect with red, white and orange colours (any resemblance to the planet Jupiter almost certainly deliberate!), with proportions which emphasise the upper section of the vase and the rim.

In very good condition with no chips or cracks, the vase has a few minor imperfections some of which are undoubtledly originating from the manufacturing process. A rare piece which is sure to attract attention.

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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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Heavy Vintage Rounded Square Glass Bowl with Smoked Mustard-Orange Gradient

Jon Nix — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:41:19 +0000

Weighing in at almost 900g this rounded square bowl is a solidly sculpted piece of glass and certainly an eye-catching piece, possibly from Murano, but this cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty. With its very thick rounded rim in clear glass and its graduated colour which appears almost solid at the base, it interacts with light in very interesting ways. From some angles there's a mustard-like tone to the colour, from other angles it's more of a deep orange-brown, and then again, dark brown hues almost a black tone, takes precedent in the refracted colours. Measuring approximately 18cm (7 in.) square at the rim, and approximately 7.5 cm (3 in.) in height, it makes much more of a statement than its dimensions suggest.

The bowl is in generally good condition. There are some minor grazes and surface scratches throughout but no chips or cracks and there's nothing that immediately catches the eye in a detrimental way. A little stunner, albeit a chunky one!

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Vintage Orange/Amber Optical Art Spiral Design Double Waisted Glass Vase

Jon Nix — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:43:15 +0000

A stunning glass vase measuring 24 cm (9½ in.) in height with a double waisted design and a very eye-catching spiral pattern running through it. It's a relatively delicate piece of glass in an orange-amber colour (more orange than some of the brown-tinged amber colours which you see) and it really dazzles with light behind it and the interplay of the spiral patterns coming to the fore. Unmarked but very probably from Empoli, Italy. The photos here really don't do it justice, though we've tried! The vase is handblown with the very distinctive marks to the base which are evidence of this method of manufacture and though we can't be sure, it's most likely of Italian origin.

In good condition, with some minor grazes only to the surface and no chips or cracks. The rim is very good. There are other imperfections from the making process but nothing which detracts from the overall look of the vase. The base measures approximately 8 cm (3 in.) and as mentioned it's about 24 cm (9½ in.) in height.

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Vintage Kitsch Italian Small Glass Ashtray Stacking Holder / Dispenser

Jon Nix — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:23:47 +0000

Back in the day... when you'd probably provide your dinner guests or house visitors with their own personal ashtray! This small and rather kitsch little item is a set of four small (3 inch square) glass ashtrays which stack in a portable storage rack with a handle for dispensing when needed. A quirky little item from a time when almost everyone smoked! (Now it could be used for decorative purposes or even as a tea light holder, we think...)

Made in Italy. There are one of two minor grazes and nibbles to the glass but otherwise everything is present and correct and in good shape. The storage "rack" measures approximately 15 cm (6 in.) tall.

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Ingap Children’s Orange Intercom Toy Telephones Made In Italy

Jon Nix — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:56:06 +0000

It's for you-hoo! Made in Italy, these are a pair of INGAP toy telephones in a pleasing orange colour with suitably retro faux rotary dials (with French language text on them), audible ring and light-up indicators. They are effectively an intercom system - once connected (wired), each phone can "call" the other by lifting the handset and pressing the dial button. The other phone emits a "ringing" sound and its light goes on to indicate an incoming "call". As it stands, that's as much functionality as these currently perform, but it's enough to be entertaining. There should, it seems, be voice-over-wire functionality as well, but it doesn't work. It may be a loose connection or similar problem, but these are sold "as is" with decorative appeal as much as the their limited functionality in mind.

They're quirky and colourful and perhaps the "pager" functionality will appeal to someone!

Each 'phone takes a 4.5V 3r12 flat battery (not supplied due to postage restrictions)

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1950s-1960s Piero Fornasetti Pistols Metal Serving Tray

Jon Nix — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:08:27 +0000

In well-loved condition, by which it is meant that there are considerable signs of age, use, and wear and tear, this metal serving tray is nevertheless unmistakably a Piero Fornasetti design. Despite the condition, this remains a desirable example of the Italian designer, of its era and of its type.

It features - on the top surface - Fornasetti's trademark black and white illustrative style, depicting various pistols, revolvers, muskets and powder pouches, surrounded by an imitated rivet design, whilst the underneath is a faux wood effect. Both surfaces have significant wear and loss and some discoloration (please review photos carefully) and there is notable handling wear to one corner where the tray has been frequently held.

The tray is a rounded square approximately 33cm by 33cm (11 in. by 11 in.) with a depth of approximately 2cm (¾ in.).

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Multicoloured Abstract Olive Green Vase Form 8013 by Fratelli Fanciullacci

Jon Nix — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 20:35:09 +0000

A striking little vase from the Italian makers Fratelli Fanciullacci and dating from the 1950s-60s. The vase has an almost double-gourd shape and an olive green ground, upon which abstract white lines and dots of various colours (yellow, blue, red, black, green, white) have been handpainted. The patterns are glossy and raised up from the matte ground. It's typical of Fanciullacci vases of the period in many ways, though less textured than many of their designs.

This one is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and you'd be pressed to find even a superficial graze on it. The vase is signed in the Fanciullacci method ("ITALY") on the base along with the form number 8013. The vase measures approximately 15cm (6 in.) in height with a base diameter of 5.5cm (2¼ in.) and a diameter of 10cm (4 in.) at its widest part.

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