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Vintage Purple Arthur Wood Hand Painted Piggy Bank (5272)

Jon Nix — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:26:34 +0000

A pottery piggy bank, which dates from the 1970s and is unmistakeably an Arthur Wood piece, though no sticker is attached. The stylised floral design is hand painted in white and orange tones onto a deep plum/purple ground and the piece has the model number "5272" in gold to the base. Also on the base is the original plastic stopper.

The piggy bank measures approximately 22cm long, 12cm tall and 8.5cm wide. It's in good condition with just some surface grazes and minor wear from use, but no chips or cracks.

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Space Age 1970s “Dice” Lampshade by Uffe Gustav Schiøler for Hoyrup Denmark/IKEA

Jon Nix — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:10:37 +0000

A lampshade which has a pedigree surpassing its unprepossessing looks, this is the "Dice" Lampshade designed by Uffe Gustav Schiøler for Hoyrup of Denmark and then acquired and later sold by IKEA. A 19cm rounded cube of plastic with circular semi-opaque panels which protrude slightly. This one is in a suitably 1970s shade of orange and is the pendant shade variation - there were desk / table lamp versions as well.

There are some minor aspects of the condition which should be noted, principally that the top curved white panel with the ring for the bulb holder is not as even as it might be. It's secure but has deformed, and although it would most likely be out of sight in normal use, the potential buyer should be aware of it. Also to the top is a hairline crack to the orange plastic - it doesn't feel like it's a worry structurally and there's no sense of becoming worse. Again, it is not noticeable in ordinary use.

The "spider" ring (for fitting the bulb holder) is not original but is a good fit for the lamp. Otherwise, the lamp is in good shape with only minor superficial surface scratches as to be expected of an item of some age.

Please note, the sale is for the shade and spider ring only. No wiring or buibholder is supplied.

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1960s Orange Perspex Lotus Flower Space Age Pendant Lamp Shade

Jon Nix — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:25:59 +0000

A fab orange perspex pendant lampshade, which dates from the 1960s and consists of two layers of "petals" which combine in a lotus flower fashion to create a very space age style look. The shade is both heavy and well constructed, weighing in at over a kilogram. The top consists of a metal upper ring section into which the petals are screwed with an intengrated "spider" for accommodating the bulb holder. There are six larger outer petals and six smaller inner petals. Depending on the kind of bulb used it can either provide a soft glow effect or something a bit more illuminating with the light coming out from between the petals and from underneath. The sahde is easily assembled - the petals are screwed into place in pairs with a retaining nut on the inside of the shade. The shade will be sent disassembled if postage is required.

Approximate Measurements:

Overall Height (when suspended): 25cm
Diameter at widest point: 30cm
Top opening diameter: 10cm

In good condition with only very minor signs of age and use, i.e. some very superficial scratches to the perspex but no chips, cracks or other anomolies.

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1970s Orange and White Circular Plastic Desk Tidy / Pen Holder

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:50:30 +0000

Who doesn't like a desk tidy? We certainly like them, and this one is a nice example of the sort, made in Hong Kong and dating from the 1970s. It's a circular plastic tidy which has a diameter of about 13cm and a height of 5.5cm, with four compartments in the body which pull out on single hinges, four tray sections on top, and a central pen holder. Typically orange and white colours (though the white is somewhat cream now), this makes a pleasing addition to a desktop. Please note, pens, pencils, rubber bands, etc., pictured are not included.

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Stylish 1950s Wade “Woodmist” Trio of Cup, Saucer and Sideplate

Jon Nix — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:58:48 +0000

A super stylish modern trio in the "Woodmist" design by Wade which has a classic combination of black, grey and orange and abstracted floral pattern which just shouts its origins in the 1950s. In excellent condition and a hard-to-find combination these days, this trio of cup, saucer and sideplate just evokes the era superbly.

For reference, the sideplate is approximately 15cm (6 in.) in diameter. No chips or cracks, just some minor crazing as to be expected of items of this age.

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Rare 1960s Arthur Wood Pottery Orange and Brown Striped Cat Money Bank

Jon Nix — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:11:55 +0000

If ceramic cats have nine ceramic lives like their real-world feline counterparts, then this cheerful chap is probably on number nine of those. After suffering a catastrophic travel injury, he arrived at AIP HQ in a manner which can only be described as "not completely intact". Rather than consign him to history (i.e. the bin or to the bottom of plant pots), we set about repairing him, on the basis that he'd managed to live for over 50 years and was still smiling and that deserved to be taken into account.
So, he's not perfect, far from it, but he's got a winning personality despite the misadventures.
He was made by Arthur Wood Pottery and he's a rare thing indeed. You don't see many of these at all. He measures about 20 cm long and about 17cm high (including that wonderful tail). In terms of his faults, he now has quite a few but he's intact and that's the main thing now. Hopefully the significant repairs he has had (see the photos for details) - notably tail reconstruction surgery and re-painting - are good enough to warrant someone re-homing him "as is"...

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Vintage Rockwell 8R 8 Digit Red LED Calculator, 1975

Jon Nix — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:30:27 +0000

Cutting edge... in 1975. A Rockwell calculator with an eight digit display in classic red LED style with original leather-ish case and instruction booklet. Powered by a HP7 / PP3 battery with optional power adaptor (not supplied). In full working order and in good condition, with only some very minor signs of age and use.

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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 1970s Large Orange Tonka Crane in Pressed Steel and Plastic

Jon Nix — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:23:22 +0000

Another classic design and an iconic brand, Tonka. This is a large orange Tonka crane in pressed steel and plastic and it's in good condition considering its age and use. There is some wear to the original paintwork, particularly around the front corners and top of the cab and the stickers are present but a little worn on the cab on both sides. It's a good example of the type, though, and this one has the slightly blue tinted plastics in the screen and lights at the front which is a little unusual - more commonly this plastic is clear (see our yellow version of the same model for comparison). This one also comes with its original string and hook, which is always a nice bonus for this kind of toy where they often go missing.

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