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Framed Vintage 1990s Selectadisc Record Shop Plastic Bag – Nottingham London

Jon Nix — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:01:54 +0000

OK, so it might not quite qualify strictly as "vintage" but it certainly feels like a piece of memorabilia from a bye-gone age now. If you were a teenager in Nottingham or its surrounding area in the 1980s or 1990s, then you might immediately recognise this bag. As iconix as the shop fronts which bore the same design, perhaps. This bag dates slightly later than the original Nottingham shop(s), as it include the later Soho London store's details. The same store which featured on the cover of Oasis' 1995 album "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?".

The bag - measuring 34cm by 39cm - has been paired with a pre-owned Sixtrees frame which has a plain white surround and provides a suitable and understated complement to the bag and the record shop branding.

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Printed Advert for Thornton-Smith Antiques Furniture Soho Square London

Jon Nix — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:23:29 +0000

A double-sided printed advert / flyer for the business of Thornton-Smith antique furniture dealers of Soho Square, London. The front of the advert depicts the "new premises" of Thornton-Smith, dating the advert on or around 1910, with the reverse listing some representative items from their catalogue. It's a single colour print in a terracotta colour which is a very pleasing decorative item as well as an interesting piece of retail paraphenalia.

The paper measures approximately 8¼ in. by 10¾ in. (21cm by 27 cm) with the printed area approximately 7 in. by 9 in. (18cm by 23cm).

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Antique Chunky Gilt Frame with Blackboard

Jon Nix — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:42:33 +0000

Perfect for larger notices and signs with a touch of distinction, this genuine antique gilt frame has been supplemented with a contemporary blackboard which will take a traditional chalk stick or chalk pen and wipes clean with a damp cloth or sponge. The frame itself has classical geometric decoration and beading details and certainly makes a statement. It's bold and distinctive and would certainly catch the eye, whether at home, in an event venue, or in a restaurant or retail environment.

The outer frame measures 57.5cm x 42.5cm ( 22.5in. x 16.75in.) and the blackboard (frame aperture) is 46cm x 31cm (18in. x 12in.).

There is age-related wear and tear to the frame which adds to the look and contrasts well with the blackboard, and there is some slight gaping in the mitres but nothing very noticeable or concerning. The frame is sound and solid otherwise. Please note: no fixings are provided with this particular frame, but there are eyelet rings already present on the frame ready for horizontal hanging if that is the buyer's preference.

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