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...the era that gave us the Festival of Britain and fish fingers!

50s Chesnut colour real mink stole
So glamorous and stylish. This mink stole is a lovely chesnut colour, with shaped shoulders, has no holes or tears, and has been kept in storage. It has been relined, hence no original labels, and may even date from the 40s. The back measures 16 inches and the inside (neck) length is 56 inches.
£198 UK postage FREE
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Vintage Smiths wall kitchen clock - CL39
This kitchen wall timepiece made by Smiths was called 'Torre' and manufactured between 1952 and 1961. The plastic case in cream has blue numerals, the dial has matching markers and hands, and the original pendulum is in blue. These were made in a variety of colourways, blue,red,yellow,brown and gold.The movement is key wound and runs for 8 days and the pendulum can be seen through the lower glass window. In good condition for its' age with some marking to the plastic case and dial. This timepiece has no strike or chime, it simply tells the time. The movement has been fully overhauled and serviced. All original and supplied with the original key and pendulum.

£105.00 UK postage FREE
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Carltonware leaf and bud dish - PG65
Pretty little dish by Carltonware 'Australian design' in cream and brown with leaf and bud moulding. The dish measures 5 inches across on small tripod feet and is in excellent condition
£6 UK postage FREE
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Carltonware 50s ashtray - Windswept design - PG64
hard to find ashtray by Carltonware in the 'Windswept' design in cream and green colourway. The dish measures 5 inches across and is in fabulous condition
£12 UK postage FREE
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Retro 50s shot glasses sputnik style- PG63
Great liitle brass holder with sputnik style red plastic feet containing 6 irridescent shot glasses in various hues. Great atomic styling, the holder measures 8 inches long and 6 inches high. All in excellent condition
£20 UK postage FREE
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Vintage china tea strainer 40s/50s- k20
A really pretty little china tea strainer and bowl in a pale powder blue with delicate flower design. The strainer measures 4.5 inches long and the overall height with the base is 1.5 inches. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
£10 UK postage FREE
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50s design Olde Hall Cruet Set - Kx
A really lovely set by Old Hall. Stamped Olde Hall, Made in England. In bright stainless steel the set consists of a stand, salt cellar,pepper pot, mustard pot plus the original stamped spoon. The condiment pots stand 2 inches tall and the stand measures 4 inches tall. In excellent condition.
£18 UK postage FREE
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Retro circular plant stand - F12
A fab pot plant stand dating from the 50s or early 60s. Made in steel wire, with white paint coating, with 2 holders for pots and 2 shelves for further plants or knick knacks. Great item, plastic tipped feet still in situ, although the paint coating has suffered some knocks and chips, but will still look fab with a couple of spider plants on! . It measures 25 inches tall and 7.5 inches deep.
£38 UK postage FREE
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1950s half apron
Pretty apron made in England, from the 50s in a very retro print cotton, with attached pocket. In excellent condition with no stains or tears.
£8 UK postage FREE
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50s Bossons 'Pancho' Wall plaque - F2
A very retro wall plaque from the English manufacturer Bossons. They made a variety of plaster heads etc for decoration and this one is 'Pancho'. He is in very good condition and is marked on the back 1959, J12/114
£20 UK postage FREE
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1950's Smiths small sunburst Clock - CL30
This Smiths clock is in a sunray style and the smallest in dimensions of all the sunburst style timepieces, and dates from the early 50s. It has the original platform escapement movement which has been cleaned and serviced and is in perfect working order.The original resin case is also in good order, there are some small scratches to the glass, but not noticable once hung on the wall. A very pretty timepiece. Overall width 8.5 inches. The dial measures 3.5"
£70 UK postage FREE
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1950's Smiths 'New Swanage' sunburst Clock - CL13
This Smiths clock is in a sunray style and smaller in dimensions than others on this page, the design of which was called 'New Swanage' and dates from the late 50s early 60s. Originally with electric movement, but now fitted with a new quartz movement. Overall width 10.5 inches. The dial measures 4.5"

£60 UK postage FREE
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1950's Smiths 'Ventnor' sunburst Clock - CL14
This classic Smiths clock is in a sunray style, the design of which was called 'Ventnor'. The 7 jewelled 8 day movement is in perfect working order. The bronze/gold resin case is in very good condition, with a couple of small repaired areas, hardly noticable once the clock is on the wall. This clock has been fully serviced and comes with the original key. Overall width 25 inches.

£230 including UK courier delivery
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1950's Smiths 'Shanklin' sunburst Clock - CL15
Another classic Smiths clock in a sunray style resin case, the design of which was called 'Shanklin'. Originally fitted with a Smiths sectric electric movement, it now has a quartz movement. In very good condition. Overall width 18 inches.

£155 including UK courier delivery
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Retro brass holder containing 8 glasses- PG43
A really stunning set of retro glasses dating from the 50s/60s. Eight large glasses with heavy bases and gorgeous black and gold printed design on the sides. The large brass holder has a teak carry handle, brass ball feet and holds the glasses snugly. All the glasses are in perfect condition with no chips cracks or scratches. Height overall is 8 inches, overall length is 14 inches and each glass measures 3 inches across the rim.
£35 UK postage FREE
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Carlton Ware bowl green Windswept design - PG35
Jade green bowl by Carltonware in the Australian registered 'Windswept design. Excellent condition with no chips, just slight crazing to the glaze. This deep bowl measures 10.5 inches across.
£20.00 UK postage FREE
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1950's Nylon stockings - CL29
A pair of beautiful nylons, made in Ireland. Size 10. The packet does not state anything except size, but they look very fine denier.
£2.50 UK postage £1.00
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Stitchcraft pattern book - April 1954
With a multitude of patterns and ideas this great little booklet contains 26 pages of fabulous makes. Including; a circular felt skirt, knitting patterns for sleeveless tops, a sloppy joe jumper, teapot cosy, placemats, childs knitted swimsuit and teatime apron sewing instructions. I have shown some of the pages in the link below, but lots to read and do, including some great ads from the 50s.. In excellent condition, with some scuffing to the spine.
£4.50 UK postage FREE
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Stitchcraft pattern book - Feb 1953
Similar to the above booklet, this again has a multitude of patterns and ideas with 26 pages of fabulous makes. Including; cushion covers, knitting patterns for various cardigans and a childs dress, dolls layette set, rugs,and shoe tidy. I have shown some of the pages in the link below, but lots to read and do, including some great ads from the 50s.. In good condition, but with a couple of pictures snipped out, although this booklet does still contain the free embroidery transfer.
£4.50 UK postage FREE
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1952 Hoover steam iron - PG0114
Hoover introduced this, the first steam iron, to Britain in 1952 and continued production untill 1962. With bakelite handle and chromed steel body, this is an icon of Hoover style. Costing just over £4 when first introduced, it is still an excellent design. This iron is sold for purely decorative purposes and has not been electrically tested and should not be used unless tested by a qualified person.
£25 UK postage FREE
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Cordon design handkerchief vase by Chance glass - PG18
Four inch handkerchief vase by Chance glass. In red Cordon pattern with the original Chance label still attached. Nice example with no chips or cracks. It measures 4 inches high.
£18 UK postage FREE
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J & G Meakin platter - PG19
A very nice unusual design platter by J & G Meakin. The floral design emulates cross stitch on pale grey fabric. Ver good condition no chips or cracks and with very minimal surface marking. It measures 12 inches across.
£14 UK postage FREE
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Tams tea set - Checkerboard 50s - original box - PG59
This tea set is as new, it has only been out of the box for photography. Made by John Tams Ltd, Staffordshire, this earthenware set consists of 6 teaplates, 6 saucers and 6 cups. The stencilled design is 'Checkerboard' in a gorgeous blue and white and was manufactured in the late 1950s.
£35 UK postage FREE
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1950s Smiths willow pattern plate timepiece - CL34
This plate wall clock by Smiths of Great Britain was in production between 1953-58. The printed metal plate is in excellent condition considering its' age, with only a minor blemish under the paint to the right hand side. The 30 hour movement is fully cleaned and serviced and is key wound from the front, the back cover has an integral hanging loop. The plate measures 10 inches across.
£50 UK postage FREE
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Retro 50s pink petal velour hat - CA7
Very pretty hat from the 50s, designed close fitting with shaped petals framing the face. Made in a nylon velour over a stiffened base. There are no fixings, so it will need hair grips to secure. In good condition and no holes.
£18 UK postage FREE
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1950s leather school satchel bag - SAT2
Another classic, a small leather school satchel. Great retro styling with front pocket and 2 straps. A well used item with previous owners marks inside (see extra pictures) but a great handbag size bag.It measures 11" across, 9" high and 2" deep. The strap measures 40 inches at its longest.
SOLD UK postage FREE
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Vintage checks and baskets fabric - L12
Lovely piece of vintage fabric with a soft handle (possibly viscose or rayon). The design is alternating squares 1.25 inches in diameter of red checks and flower baskets. Looks to be 50's or 60's style. This piece of fabric measures 39 inches wide and 27 inches long. In excellent condition, no fading, no holes or tears and the selvedges are intact.
£4.00 UK postage FREE
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1950's powder compact
Pretty powder compact, almost a match for the manicure set listed further below. A nice brass case with pink and gold flower design on the top. The brass case has 'Mascot ASB' stamped on the base and is in lovely condition with the push catch working well, the only blemish is some slight staining to the rose design which I believe shows in the photo.
£4.50 UK postage £2.50
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1950's Retro German dish
A very nice Bavarian oval shaped dish with the bold design on a matt black center. No chips or cracks. printed on the back Royal Bavaria, Germany. It measures 7.5 inches long.
£8 UK postage FREE
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1950's Smiths bakelite mantel timepiece - CL11
Bakelite cased mantel clock by Smiths with brass bezel. The case is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks and has a lovely shine. The dial is very pretty with star shaped hour hand.This is a striking clock, it strikes the hours and then once on the half hour. The eight day movement is key wound and is totally restored, serviced and working. Comes with key and pendulum.
£120.00 UK postage FREE
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1950 Smiths Sectric clock in bakelite and chrome - CL19
This is a Smiths Sectric electric clock with a chrome surround and black bakelite base. This style called 'Exdale' was manufactured in 1950. The dial measures 7 inches across. The whole clock is in excellent condition.
£70 UK postage FREE
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Smiths display cabinet with clock
A vintage display cabinet from the late 1950's with bow front and featuring a mirrored back panel, transfers to the front glass panel and 2 glass shelves. Standing on 3 cabriole legs. The integral Smiths timepiece runs for 30 hours, the dial is surrounded by a brass bezel and the whole cabinet is in very good order. Height 42.5 inches
Price £50.00 UK courier from £40 depending on location.
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