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1980s Bright Blue Plastic “Dairylea” Lunch Box

Jon Nix — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:23:47 +0000

It might seem somewhat churlish to ask someone to pay for something that originally was free, but there you go! This was a free lunchbox, part of a promotion for Kraft Dairylea. Presumably one had to buy (and presumably eat) a certain quantity of the aforementioned cheese triangles in order to qualify, so there really is no such thing as a free lunch(box). In any event, we reckon it dates from the 1980s and is a rather a nice thing - the branding is unmistakeable to those of a certain age and diet.

It's a 19cm by 9cm by 14cm (8 in. by 3½ in. by 5½ in. approx.) chunk of bright blue plastic (not including the handle) with a slightly worn "Dairylea" sticker on the outside and a sticker for the promotion on the inside of the lid. It looks like it's never been used. It should be, at least for something...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Self-Build Spice Rack with original Family Circle Magazine

Jon Nix — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:18:14 +0000

If there was a Museum of Mail Order (MOMO), then this would be a good candidate for exhibition. It's rare to find an item where the chronology and paperwork are so clearly evinced, but this is certainly one of them. It is a Danish-made spice or herb jar storage rack which was self-assembled by the purchaser and bought by mail order. As can be seen in the included magazine, it was publicised in the pages of the March 1968 issue of Family Circle. The magazine is included with the item.

In this case, the item also has its original postage box and all of the included parts from the initial purchase, ready for re-assembly. As can be seen from the photos, some of the jars have previously been used (contents in the jar and/or labels affixed) and we have left them "as is". Ten glass jars with cork stoppers are included as well as 19 adhesive labels still on their backing paper. The hanging fixtures are also included, but it can also stand alone. When built, the storage rack measures approximately 34cm (13½ in.) long and 23.5cm (9½ in.) high.

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Mid-Century Teak and Glass Small Storage or Spice Jars by DIGSMED, Denmark

Jon Nix — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:39:57 +0000

A fine looking pair of DIGSMED small glass storage or spice jars with teak tops dating from the 1960s and made in Denmark. They don't seem to be oddments from a spice rack set and appear to have been sold separately. Evidence of this is provided by the fact that they still have original labels attached - the maker's label and some other label which would seem to either be an item identifier or a shop label.

Both jars have metal screw top lids which are capped with a very mid-century modern style teak. The larger of the two - measuring about 10cm (4 in.) high with a diameter of 7cm (2¾ in.) has "1/8 Kg" embossed to the base which is also where its maker's sticker is. The snaller of the two - measuring about 10cm (4 in.) high with a diameter of 5.5cm (2 1/8 in.) - has no such embossing and its marker's sticker is on the side. The smaller jar has a slightly lighter tone to the wooden "cap". Both jars are in very good condition - no chips or cracks to the glass and the wood is similarly good. Both have some tarnishing to the metal interiors.

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Myers Systemrack 66 Plastic Record Storage Racks in White (Three)

Jon Nix — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:13:54 +0000

Both stylish and practical, these "Systemrack 66" vinyl record (or magazine) storage racks were made by Myers from the 1970s onwards, until around the 1990s. Each interlocking section provides enough space (5cm - 2in. ) to store approximately 15 12-inch LP records and about 20 7-inch singles with that doubled for the reversed sections. Each rack section is approximately 19cm (7½ in.) square, with the four sections combining to form a length of 16cm (6¼ in.) approximately.

In good overall condition with no cracks but slightly discoloured in places from age, but not noticeably so and certainly not in a way which detracts from the general look of the racks.

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Myers Systemrack 66 Plastic Record Storage Racks in White (Four)

Jon Nix — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:13:06 +0000

In good overall condition with no cracks but slightly discoloured in places from age, but not noticeably so and certainly not in a way which detracts from the general look of the racks.

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Vintage Wooden Cutlery Drawer Tray with Original Paper Liners

Jon Nix — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:18:43 +0000

A wooden cutlery tray in genuine vintage condition with its original paper liners, which are flower-patterned in mustard, yellow and cream - very firmly from the 1960s! The tray has four compartments of varying sizes, carry handles, and is ready for use, either for cutlery or for other storage or organisation purposes.

The tray measures approximately 35 cm by 25 cm by 6 cm (13½ in. by 10 in. by 2½ in.).

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Vintage Worcester Ware Blue Tudor Spice Storage Canisters and Rack

Jon Nix — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:25:35 +0000

Ever-so-slightly kitsch (OK... more than a little bit kitsch) spice or herb storage canisters in the Blue Tudor design made by Worcester Ware and dating from the 1960s or 1970s. The four small metal storage canisters - which have secure pop-off lids - are complemented by the original rack for wall mounting.

In excellent condition and seemingly little used, if at all. Each canister measures approximately 8cm (3 in.) in height with a diameter of 6cm (2¼ in.), including the lids and the white metal rack measures approximately 26.6 cm (10 in.) wide, 6cm (2¼ in.) high with a depth of 7cm (2¾ in.). The rack has two fixing holes for hanging.

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1970s Orange Zyliss All-Purpose Plastic Storage Container in Original Box

Jon Nix — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:32:14 +0000

A very funkily designed storage box from the 1970s made by Zyliss in Switzerland, featuring a nested set of containers on a single corner pivot allowing them to be opened and used independently or lifted out. The set comes in a very retro shade of orange and is in the original box. The top section has a solid lid and the base is weighted for stability. The two middle trays are in a clear plastic allowing the contents to be visible.

The unit is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and very little, if any, signs of use. The box is also in good condition, even retaining its original price sticker from "Co-Op". In summary, this is a very useful set of containers with many practical purposes, but with its orange colour and rounded corners also a very nice retro design piece.

The unit measures 17cm (6¾in.) by 12.5cm (5in.) by 11cm (4¼in.)

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Vintage Paddock Tidy Anti-Warp Record Storage

Jon Nix — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 23:25:05 +0000

Probably a "must-have" item for any discerning collector of vinyl back-in-the-day, this Paddock Tidy made by Power Judd promised anti-warp storage for those carefully procured and precious discs. It features two curved diamond shaped spring-loaded vertical "shelves" in between two guitar body shaped end panels - well, why not!? The end result for the present day collector is a very effective method of storage with the extra appeal of truly vintage looks - we reckon this is a 1960s-era or early 70s item.

The entire unit is easily disassembled and re-assembled - via rounded bolts, screws, gripping collars and metal supports. The metal and ply sections are all in good shape considering their age, but with signs of use particularly to the end plates where there is some superficial wear and tear. Functionally, however, it's all good news. The springs have good tension and as you can see from our photos, it does exactly what it says it should. According to a review: "The [...] self-adjusting panels in a Paddock 'tidy' hold records upright and pressed together in a neat and tidy condition. Whether it holds 1 or 100 records, each one is held upright with the correct pressure applied, yet allowing easy removal or replacement of records."

The final assembled unit measures approximately 34cm (13½ in) high, 30 cm (12in) from front to back and 20cm (8in) width. It packs flat to just a few centimetres in height.

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Wooden Owl Candle Taper Holder

Jon Nix — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:55:44 +0000

This carved wooden owl was originally made to hang on the wall and hold candle tapers, but we think it might serve any number of purposes now aside from being just rather fabulous in its own right as an engaging decorative piece. We think he'd made a great gift. The only problem will be to give it to who? Givit-twoo!

No? Suit yourself.

The owl measures approximately 15cm (6in) tall and about 7.5cm (3in) front to back, with an internal space for storage about 3.5cm (1¹⁄³in) by 4.5cm (1¾in). He has a slight foot injury - a crack which at some point in the past has been re-glued and feels solid.

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