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Rare Midwinter “Sorrento” pattern dinner plates designed by Nigel Wilde 1962

Jon Nix — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:44:28 +0000

One of the least well known patterns - and certainly one of the hardest to find - in the Midwinter "Fine" tableware range. This is the "Sorrento" pattern by Nigel Wilde which dates the plates to a short-lived period after 1962. The plates are in a Marquis of Queensberry shape, a broad-rimmed and low profile dinner plate with slightly scooped interior. Elegant and unfussy, they measure approximately 27cm (10½ in.) in diameter with a base diameter of 12.5cm (5 in.).

These are listed individually, but offers for part or all of the set of 6 are also invited. The plates are in generally good condition. Most have very little sign of wear and tear, though it should be noted that a couple of the plates do have some slight nibbles, glaze imperfections, or minor loss to edges, but nothing that detracts from normal use or is apparent without close inspection. In the case of single or partial purchases, then the best of the plates will be fulfilled on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Vintage German Hustadt Leuchten “Daffy” lamp

Jon Nix — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:55:31 +0000

Quirky is an often over-used word in the worlds within which Anything In Particular moves, but in this case it's fully justified. The Hustadt Leuchten lamp is very much worthy of the word quirky and worthy of its nickname - the "Daffy". Let's get it out of the way - this lamp stands on a base which looks like duck feet. There, it's been said. Made in the 1960s, this rarity is orange for the most part, save for the chrome section of the shade, and is a small desk lamp with adjustable head and with the added feature of being wall mountable too. It might be an odd duck, but it's a practical one.

This one is in good condition considering its age. Expect minor wear and tear and some superficial scratches and surface loss etc., but no major dents or dings.

The lamp measures approximately 23 cm in height, 13cm in width and 15cm in depth and has an original inline switch on the length of cord.

Offers are invited on this rare example.

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Muffin The Mule Smallest Muffin Book In The World Caley Crackers

Jon Nix — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:01:07 +0000

A real curio believed to date from the 1950s, this is a miniature Muffin The Mule book entitled "Muffin Goes Home In The Snow" which measures just 5 cm by 3 cm (2 in by 1¼ in). It appears to have been the gift in festive crackers produced by Caleys of Norwich and the book references "Caley Muffin Club Crackers", so it is probable that the crackers were available only to members of the Muffin Club.

The book is in good condition considering these origins and although it is rather fragile, it appears to be complete. You'll probably need a magnifying glass to read any of the pages, though!

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