Shabby four tier iron rack

Nice, versatile piece: vegetable rack; pot rack or planter. You decide :)

Coffee Time! Vintage Keele Street coffee set in original box

What makes the thrill of finding an attractive set or piece of vintage homeware, even more satisfying, is finding it still has its original box. Look at this lovely set of six coffee cups and saucers.


The cups are most attractive with their rose-floral pattern, but for me what sets the set off nicely is the shade of yellow in those saucers. It is an unusual combination with the roses, but it is a very utilitarian colour, I feel, which is evocative of the age - 1950s if we use the cups as a guide, but probably 1960s, judging by the box.

And the box! What a design. It could have fallen in from the 1950s, but is is that typeface, which is a little less fussy than what went before, that tells me a more modern 'mode' of thought went into the design.


The whole package to me straddles the two decades, but that's OK - we live in a mix and match 21st century, where we can grab and pick 'n' mix just what we want to be surrounded with, rather than have the completeness of a trend dictate to us.


The only thing that matters is, is that you like them.

Cowes "Start of the Race" by JC Sibley vintage thread art ~ mid century kitsch

Thread and material sown onto a cloth background and mounted on two boards. It is called: Cowes "Start of the Race" and is by JC Sibley. I am guessing this was done sometime within the 1950s to 1970s. It measures approx 17 inches by 21 inches (approx 35.5cm by 53cm). Depicts the start of a race during Cowes Week. I don't know anything about the artist, so would welcome any info. This will appeal on many levels. If you are kitting-out your home out in a mid 20th century kitsch style it will look great, or you may know a sailing enthusiast who would appreciate this. 

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How about a nice pair of orange floral 1970s sun loungers

You know when you forget you have something... then remember

Maybe it was something to do with it being such a sunny day, though you wouldn't think so from the picture.

We'd love to keep these, but we just don't have the room.

These are local pick up in Southampton.

2 vintage ice buckets made in England one Insulex and one Embee - just right for the party!

The Insulex is the one with the round knob. I understand these were manufactured in the 1960s, they are both showing their age a bit with expected scuffing and other wear. Ideal if you are having a big party on a limited budget.

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Vintage 1980s clock

vintage 1980s clock

Clock made in England, movement is from Japan. Simple, clean design plastic clock which will appeal to anyone who is going after the 1980s look in their home or office. Nice, bright hands in primary colours. You will need one AA battery. Dimensions are near enough 25.5cm diameter by 4cm deep. Clock face is a very dark grey - almost black. The surround is a light grey. There are some very minor light scuffs to the window, and a couple of minor edge knocks at the rear of the surround.  These minor faults, which are expected with a used item this age, are barely noticeable but only fair to point them out. Overall condition with stated is VERY GOOD.

 

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For a good old-fashioned sing-song! 

Vintage songs "The Forties" 1940s music songbook

The Forties

"The world went back to war in the Nineteen Forties. As usual the troops, and the families and friends they left behind, had music to keep them company. Love songs, torch songs, songs to help you remember and some to help forget. And when it was all over, there were songs to help in the celebrations."

Large softcover, songbook for voice and piano with chord names for guitar. This is a fantastic selection of songs from the era, and will be a great addition to the collections of vintage lifestyle enthusiasts, music societies, re-enactment groups and more. As well as the songs, there are 25 preliminary full page iconic images from the era. A little corner curling otherwise in VERY GOOD condition. See the images below of the blurb and the contents.

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