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Vintage 1950s Novelty Alka-Seltzer Powered Miniature Toy Boats

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:32:41 +0000

A novelty item (well, items) from the 1950s which would probably have been a pocket-money toy, possibly even bought from a vending machine, these are a pair of alka-seltzer powered miniature toy boats. There's not much more to be said about them really, except that presumably they still work as per the instructions provided.

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Vintage 1970s MB Games Computer Battleship MB Electronics – 1977

Jon Nix — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:16:48 +0000

With its distinctive (and not at all annoying) soiund effects and electronc target selection, MB Electronics took the traditional "seek and destroy" game of battleships to a new level with the launch of this computerised version in 1977. Certainly, for those of us of a certain age, *this* was most definitely on our wish lists...

The computerisation comes in the form of "recording" the location of each player's ships and then with the co-ordinate firing system, which remembers those locations and reacts accordingly. All of this computerisation is accompanied by beeps, naturally, and appropriate sound effects for missed and hit targets and ultimately for complete destriuction of a player's fleet. It's a lot of fun and extremely nostalgic. We know this because it has been tested as working!

This one comes complete with all vessels and counters and instruction booklet (which you will probably need!). The battery terminals are good and clean (often they aren't). The outer box isn't going to win any prizes for aesthetics, but it functions and all of the inner packaging is present and in good order.

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A pair of charming vintage wooden tray jigsaws made by W. R. Kelly

Jon Nix — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:31:06 +0000

A pair of very charming tray style wooden jigsaw puzzles made by W.R. Kelly of Stonham Aspal, Suffolk. Each is a simplified and colourful depiction, one of a lorry and the other a steam ship, with six and five pieces respectively. Intended for the younger child, certainly. They look great on display and that's what would be envisaged their use now. Both have signs of age and wear, with the boat jigsaw having also some minor damage as well (see the photos for details). The lorry puzzle has a sticker on the reverse whilst the ship has a somewhat smudged stamp to its rear side.

Each puzzle measures approximately 7 inches (18cm) square.

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Vintage Foley China “The Cube” Art Deco Square Teapot in White with Green Detailing

Jon Nix — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:33:29 +0000

An iconic Art Deco design which featured prominently on passenger ships - particularly the Cunard Line - and was popular from the 1930s to the 1950s, this is the square teapot known as "The Cube". Although variously made by T G. Green, Grimswade, Wedgwood, and Crown Devon amongst others, this one was made by and is marked Foley China of Leicester, is an unusual combination of white ground with green detailing to the slightly proptruding circular spout, lid and handle. The former is made from a shallow chamfer at the front corner, whilst a deeper chamfer at the rear allows room for a handle. The square rim is decorated with a band of green, the colour reflected again in the lid with its recessed handle.

This one is in good general visual condition, bar a hairline crack on the top surface of one of the corners, a minor blemish to the lid, and some internal cracks to the strainer (all pictured). We certainly wouldn't recommend it be used as a functional teapot for these reasons, but we think that the modern design and intriguing nature of the pot is not substantially affected by these defects. It's an unusual piece of Art Deco design and iconic in its own right.

The teapot measures 10cm by 10cm by 10cm (4 in by 4 in by 4 in) with a slightly protruding spout.

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1962 Classroom Poster: At The Docks – from E. R. Boyce’s “Today and Tomorrow”

Jon Nix — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:36:01 +0000

A colourful poster for classroom activities which accompanied "Today and Tomorrow", the book edited by E.R. Boyce and published by Macmillan in 1962. The depicts a scene from a dockyard or portside and includes word prompts for pupils.

The poster measures approximately 53cm by 43cm (21in. by 17in.) and is in very good condition, with only some minor corner wear and staple holes. These imperfections do not affect the poster in any meaningful way.

Please note: the frame shown is not included and is for illustrative purposes only. The poster will be carefully packaged in a cardboard tube for postage.

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