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Enamel Tray

I have to say that this enamel tray has seen better days! But I bought it with a view to hanging it on a wall (or even just leaning it against a shelf). It’s stylised poppies deserve to be shown off somewhere!

Dimensions: 31cm across x 2.5cm deep

Price: R40

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Enamel Tiffin

I think this tiffin may be missing one of it’s compartments (I think they normally have three containers), and it also doesn’t have a lock system that you normally see with tiffins, but at the same time it’s the prettiest version I’ve seen of these old-school lunch boxes. As with a  lot of enamelware the paint has worn in places, but that’s part of the charm of enamel – you want to see a bit of age.

Dimensions: 16cm high x 17cm wide

Price: R150

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Art Deco Thermos Ice Bucket

Some sites say that this particular model of Thermos ice bucket dates to the ’20′s and others say the ’40s, either way it’s survived a good couple of years and is still a magnificent piece. It’s missing its strainer and does have some scratches and pitting on its lid, but it will still work perfectly well at keeping your ice chilled, and will spruce up your cocktail bar in the process!

Dimensions: 16cm high (with lid on) x 17cm across

Price: R285

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Sylvao Snack Dish

This diamond-shaped Sylvao (England) snack dish has a hairline crack, and a few specks of black glaze have gone astray during the glazing process, but it also has a lovely soft pink texture that more than makes up for its faults.

Dimensions: 32cm at its longest x 16cm at its widest

Price: R95

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The height of retro these tile prints will bring a touch of the ’70s into your kitchen or bathroom. I’m a big fan of mixing old and new, and while I definitely couldn’t handle an entire kitchen done up ’70s style, I think small accents can go a long way to creating a space that stands out!

Dimensions: 15cm x 15cm

Price: R100 for 40 tile prints