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Dating from the 1940s-1950s, this was originally a heat lamp, now repurposed to a characterful, vintage side light or desk lamp. Its wide spotlight with a silver interior and cream finish on the outside, throws the perfect amount of light for reading. It is on a cast iron base and can be angled. It's been fully restored, rewired and PAT tested with new braided flex and switch. Ready to plug in and illimunate your life!
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I say... a pair of original, French, black and white, erotic postcards, depicting two nude women enjoying nature. They are very artistic in their composition and lovely things. Both cards were sent and the writing on the back is in french. One is post stamped 1909. Much sought-after these days, early original examples are hard to come by.
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A trio of enchanting, authentic postcards from the early 1900s, designed by HGC Marsh and depicting three, classic children's nursey rhymes - Jack & Jill, Georgey Porgey and Curly Locks. They were sent and are all dated stamped 1919, the interwar period. The illustrations are delightful in soft, pastel hues. These would look super in a nursery or child's playroom.
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For 'adults only' these saucy, black and white, woodcut-style postcard were the brainchild of Swiss artist, Felix Vallotten. With the instructions to 'hold to the light' to reveal a hidden naughty scene behind the black, they ever so daft and a hoot! These are Victorian era originals that were never sent so they're in great, vintage order. And what is there to see...? We're not telling!
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Magic lanterns predated the slide projector. With either a candle or latterly a lamp inside to illuminate richly coloured glass slides that were slotted in the side, they brought to life stories, tales of derring-do and great moments in history. The concept dates back to the late 1600s and their appeal continued through to the late 1800s. Early slides were hand-painted but by the 1840s, image transfers were used instead. This set of 18 glass slides in its original box is Victorian. There are 7 large (24cm x 7cm), 1 medium (20.5cm x 6cm) and 10 small (11cm x 3cm) slides in total. The colours and images are still bright and vivid, although there is wear as you might expect. Depicted are mostly witty scenes and they are utterly charming. Sadly we don't have the magic lantern itself but these are such fun and deserve to be admired. They would look splendid mounted in a double-sided frame and hung in a window or presented in a light box.
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An original, USA issue of the infamous gentleman's magazine, Playboy, dating from February 1965. Very tame adult content by today's standards and with articles by leading writers and thinkers of the day, it's certainly of its era. A fascinating record of the times.
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An original, USA issue of the infamous gentleman's magazine, Playboy, dating from May 1964. Very tame adult content by today's standards and with articles by leading writers and thinkers of the day, it's certainly of its era. A fascinating record of the times.
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An original, USA issue of the infamous gentleman's magazine, Playboy, dating from April 1967. Very tame adult content by today's standards and with articles by leading writers and thinkers of the day, it's certainly of its era. A fascinating record of the times.
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An original, USA issue of the infamous gentleman's magazine, Playboy, dating from July 1963. Extremely tame by today's standards and with articles by leading writers and thinkers of the day, it's certainly of its era. A fascinating record of the times.
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An original, USA issue of the infamous gentleman's magazine, Playboy, dating from October 1966. Extremely tame by today's standards and with articles by leading writers and thinkers of the day, it's certainly of its era. A fascinating record of the times.
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This is such a striking piece, not least because of its scale and weight - it's tall and substantial enough to be displayed on the ground. Made by Berthe Wallis, a British potter (1936 - 2019), we believe it dates from the 1970s. A gently tapering, cylindrical form with a pinched, concave band in a teal blue glaze, which is echoed at the rim. Our favourite bit? The small drip! Her painted monogram is on the base.
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A handsome, midcentury, studio pottery plate / dish to be used or admired, or both. Expertly thrown with a well-rendered sgraffito flower pattern on the interior over slip glaze with an unglazed, matt blue charcoal exterior. Signed. Simple and striking, a lovely gift for someone who loves something unique.
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