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Handsome Vintage Stainless Steel and Black Metamec Battery Quartz Clock

Jon Nix — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:25:53 +0000

A very handsome Metamec mantle or desk clock, with a very modernist style which would not look out of place in any mid-century inspired interior. With its ridged metal surround, simple silver-coloured face with Roman Numerals, and black accents, this clock certainly is an unfussy and stylish timepiece.

In very good cosmetic condition and fully working, the clock takes a "C"-size battery. It has a ticking second hand, but not a load or unpleasant ticking sound by any means.

The base measures 8cm by 5cm, with an overall height of 16.5cm and depth of 5.5cm. The face diameter is approximately 15cm.

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1950s Black and Cream Sgraffito Table Lamp Stand

Jon Nix — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:09:09 +0000

An unusual table lamp stand, not only in the sense that it features a very attractive black and cream sgarffito design and elegant shape, but also in the sense that it is a survivor. Solid but made from a relatively delicate material, possibly a chalk variant, it's done very well to remain mostly intact. It dates from the 1950s and probably has its origins on the continent of Europe, possibly Spain.

The stand measures 28cm up to the bulb holder with a base diameter of just over 8cm. There are signs of age and use throughout and some minor losses, but in this particular case it just adds to the charm of the item. Almost certainly when it was first made it was a brighter white, but it has aged to a cream tone.

Please note:, this is only the lamp stand, no shade is provided.

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Large Mushroom Colour Brass Gooseneck Maclamp Table Lamp

Jon Nix — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:36:39 +0000

A brass gooseneck desk or table lamp made by Maclamp which probably dates from the early 1970s in a familiar mushroom colour (a dark cream tone, if you prefer) which is quite notable for its size. Much larger than some of the Maclamps of the period, this particular model stands almost 60cm (24 in.) tall when the neck is extended vertically. Also of note is that the gooseneck on this lamp also extends all the way from the shade to the base - there is no rigid portion at all. The lamp has a standard Maclamp base (approximately 15cm / 6 in. in diameter) with a switch, and over 2m (6 ft) of cable.

In very good condition with just some minor signs of age and wear. The lamp takes a standard "bayonet" style bulb,

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Vintage Square Yellow and Brown Mod Dot Design Linen Tablecloth

Jon Nix — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:10:14 +0000

Absolutely fabulous vintage square linen tablecloth with a mod / op art style design of dots in yellows and browns arranged in a semi-block fashion on a white ground with regular yellow dots in-between. In very good condition with just a couple of minor edging snags and in seemingly unused condition. The fabric measures approximately 120cm (47 in.) square.

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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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Vintage Sarome “Tabic” Table Lighter in Black, Aluminium and Chrome, 1960s

Jon Nix — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:21:45 +0000

A vintage 1960s "Tabic" table lighter made by Sarome and presented in a black and aluminium colour scheme with chrome parts. It's a lighter, yes, but it's really all about that very distinctive sixties look, and this item makes for a very interesting decorative object in its own right.
Measuring approximately 14cm high (5½ in.) and with a basic diameter of 6.5cm (2½ in.), the lighter is in good condition considering age and use. There is some minor surface wear to the black enamel and wear to the base, as well as to the underside of the aluminium sections, but overall it is in good shape. As far as functionality is concerned, it sparks, but has not been tested beyond that.

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Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Lamp Stand

Jon Nix — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:30:16 +0000

An original and very appealing candlestick-style table lamp stand with Art Deco influences and probably dating from the 1930s. Made from Bakelite which is in excellent condition considering its age, the lamp stand features a stepped circular base with push button switch, and a waisted central column. The top and base have a matching edge design which add subtle elegance.

The lamp stand measures approximately 23cm (9 in.) high (including the bulb holder) and the base has a diameter of 12.5cm (5 in.). Please note: the glass shade pictured is of a later design and is for display only. Should you wish to pair it with the lamp stand, and buy both, please get in touch. This items has not been electrically tested, so please be aware that it requires attention and inspection before use. There is a slight wobble to the top of the lamp stand where the bulb holder fits, but this should be an easy fix and doesn't affect the lamp in normal use.

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Vintage Partipack Children’s Railway Birthday Party Table Settings and Decorations

Jon Nix — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:09:39 +0000

A highly unusual and colourful children's party pack and set of table decorations with a railway train theme, marketed under the "Partipack" name. Information about this set and other associated sets and their maker, Party Productions Ltd., is very difficult to come by but it would appear to date from the 1970s, perhaps earlier. Inside the large pack is an array of items for a train-themed party - mostly easily constructed from the printed cards or standalone pieces, and a book promising ideas, recipes and games!
The actual contents have not been verified as complete, as handling them is prone to "releasing" them from their cards, but it wouldn't be surprising if it were complete, as there seems to be a lot of them! The photos provided are, therefore, just a random sample of the contents. They are all generally in very good condition.

One for the collector of railway ephemera perhaps... please make a reasonable offer!

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Vintage Carved Wood Metamorphic Lotus Flower Table Lamp

Jon Nix — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:30:21 +0000

An extremely unusual metamorphic table lamp with a carved base and double-layered flower head which opens and closes to reveal the lamp. The section immediately below the petals rotates and acts as the mechanism to allow the head to open and close. Below this there a three carved open flower heads and another three buds, and lower still a carved base comprised of more buds and leaves with an opening for the flex.

The petals are all present and the head opens and closes as it should. One of the petals is a replacement of a missing original piece and there have been some repairs to the petals over time, but neither is noticeable except under close inspection. The original bulb holder has been replaced with a smaller one - one that allows the head to be fully closed with an appropriately sized bulb - and the lamp has been rewired with a modern inline switch on suitably vintage-looking plaited flex. As with all electricals, a PAT test is recommended before use in your environment. There are some minor signs of age and wear to the petals, minor losses to shape, but otherwise it is sound and there are no breaks or cracks to the carving in general.

The lamp measures approximately 41cm (16 in.) in height when closed, with the the bulb holder being approximately 28cm (11 in.). The base measures approximately 15cm (6 in.) in diameter. When fully opened the head measures apprxoimately 30 cm (12 in.) in diameter.

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Large Blue and Purple Floral Design Thetford Tray

Jon Nix — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:50:38 +0000

A superb large Thetford Tray from the 1970s, measuring 45cm x 55cm (17.75in x 21.5in) in blue and purple tones with magnificent flower designs for a truly authentic retro look.

There are some minor chips to the underside edges and slight discolouration from use but the top is in very good condition. This would make a great statement piece for any table...

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