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Vintage Tonka Pressed Steel Pepsi-Cola Delivery Truck with Original Crates

Jon Nix — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:07:53 +0000

A relatively uncommon Tonka "Pepsi-Cola" delivery truck which is made all the more desirable because it still retains most of its stickers and also, crucially, retains its plastic bottle crates which sit in the rear of the truck. Measuring approximately 20cm long, the truck is in very good condition for its age and use, with not too many dings or scrapes to the painted metal body parts and perhaps the only defect being some peeling of the stickers on the crates. It's unusual to find one in this kind of condition with the crates still present, and it's a good display piece, whether for the Tonka collector or indeed the collector of Pepsi-related items.

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1969 Hasbro Astrolite Build With Light Construction Set

Jon Nix — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:33:56 +0000

Uncommon on the eastern side of the Atlantic, the Hasbro Astrolite was a more common sight in US households of the late 1960s and 1970s. It features a large (34cm / 13½ in. square) raised platform inside of which a light and a rotatable colour wheel provides illumination through the holes and slits in the platform. A large set of clear plastic pieces can be placed into the holes and connected together using rubber "sleeves" to construct futuristic towers, pillars, pipes and other structures. The overall effect of the clear plastic and the coloured lights shining and reflecting through is difficult to describe but it's impressive especially in a low light environment. The photos are perhaps the best descriptors.

As can be seen, this Astrolite is fully functional. Originally used with a US power source, a transformer is provided with this unit to allow it to be used with a UK three-pin 240V power supply. Included with the set is a variety of clear pieces and rubber connectors - not a complete set, but certainly enough to have plenty of fun with! (please get in touch if you would like a list of what is included). There are unfortunately some broken pieces which are also present, most of which can nonetheless be used in some form. The outer box is rather tatty but is nice to have. The inner accessory storage box has been covered in clear tape, but again, it's nice to have it.

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U.S. Made 1930s Lux “Mystery Clock” aka “Tape Measure Clock”

Jon Nix — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:16:14 +0000

A highly unusual rotary clock made by Lux in the USA and known colloquially as the "Mystery Clock" or the "Tape Measure Clock". This one is in a pale blue with brass fittings and gold banding, whilst it also has a very pleasing aged appearance. The mechanism is mounted horizontally in the lower section of the clock, whilst the top section rotates, with a pointer to indicate the time. The clock functions well and has an adjustment dial on the underside for extra accuracy of timekeeping.

Definitely one for the collectors or for those wishing to have an unusual timepiece in their home.

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1970s Pressed Steel Green Tonka Pickup Truck Toy

Jon Nix — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:05:23 +0000

A 1970s Tonka Toys green pickup truck in pressed steel with plastic detailing. Although missing its original "Tonka" stickers and with some signs of use and age (surface scratches and wear and slight discoloration to the clear plastics), this remains a good display piece in good condition. It's certainly a cheerful colour and would suit someone with an interest in Tonka toys and Americana, or someone nostalgic for past childhood.

The truck measures approximately 18cm (7 in.) long, 7cm (2¾ in.) wide and 7.5 cm (3 in.) high.

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Vintage Westermann Umriss Geography Education Classroom Stamp – North America

Jon Nix — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:39:57 +0000

A vintage Westermann Umriss map stamp of the continent of North America (Nr. 20658 - "Nordamerika"). Originally used to duplicate map outlines in ink for teaching geography in the classroom, these stamps are interesting objects in their own right now. In good, used conditoin and in its original metal box. The stamp produces a map approximately 15cm by 12cm (5¾ in. by 4¾ in.)

The stamp has obvious signs of use, including some aged ink remnants on the stamp and wear and tear to the metal handle sections, minor surface scratches, etc., but in good clean conditon otherwise. The outer metal box, which measures 16cm by 14.5cm by 7cm (6¼ in. by 5¾ in. by 2¾ in.), is also in good overall vintage condition, with signs of ageing to the paper label and minor dents and scratches from use. It is, however, in good structural shape and clean.

A quirky object of interest to those with a background in education or geography specifically, or to anyone who appreciates the visual appeal of maps and mapping-related items. It would certainly make an interesting display piece or paperweight!

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