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Pair of vintage cider bottles

These bottles aren’t in what you’d call ‘mint’ condition, but I think that they date to the 1940s so they’re not doing too badly given that they’re nearly 80 years old! The labels are dying to come off, but I thought that it was worth leaving them on for interest sake, and even though they’re rather scrappy, they’re still very attractive. The lid for the one bottle is damaged (see pics under ‘more’) and bits of the rubber stoppers have left marks on the rims of the bottles, but despite all their faults they’re still an interesting pair that will add a bit of character to your home.

Dimensions: Each bottle measures 32cm tall x 9cm in diameter

Price: R95 for the pair

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Midwinter deer head

Midwinter’s my very favourite name in vintage ceramics, so when I spotted this very dear deer, and realised that it was by Midwinter there was very little that was going to keep me from snapping it up! There are some minor defects in the glaze, but no actual wear and tear, which is very impressive given that the maker’s mark dates to between 1932 and 1944 – at a minimum that makes it nearly 70 years old! I love the skill with which the eyes have been painted – it just gives them that slight glint that brings the face to life, and those over-sized ears are just great! This is a petite little piece, so will need just the right spot to make sure that she doesn’t get lost. Hopefully somebody will give her a good home to keep her safe for the next 70 years!

Dimensions: 17cm tall x 9.5cm wide x 6cm deep

Price: R120

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Retro hall stand

I’ve bought some unusual pieces in my time, but I have to say, I think that this retro hall stand probably tops the list! It was just so unusual – I’ve never seen anything quite like it before – that I just couldn’t resist it! A combination of textured vinyl and formica, I think that it probably dates to the late 1940s or early ’50s. The silvering on the mirror is pretty tarnished, the clasp on the door is gone (but it seems to stay closed anyway), and the string that creates those great diamond shapes could do with replacing, but that’s a fairly easy job. Being 50-plus years old, you can see that it has a bit of age to it, but I think that’s probably half the charm! A seriously unusual piece of furniture that’s going to need a very special home to help bring it into the 21st Century!

Dimensions: 178cm tall x 59cm wide x 30cm deep

Price: R750

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J&G Meakin Celeste teapot

Looking at the condition of this lovely teapot from J&G Meakin you’d never guess that it’s 50-plus years old! In fact according to some sites it’s even earlier than that, with this particular glaze, Celeste, being manufactured sometime during the 1940s. But the Sol range stopped production in 1963, so we know for certain that it was made sometime before that date. There’s a  stained hairline crack on the inside of the teapot, but it doesn’t go all the way through and obviously isn’t noticeable from the outside, and other than that the teapot is in immaculate condition. I love the plain pastel blue glaze, and the classic art deco lid is oh-s0-lovely! A plain jane piece with a bit of glamour (oddly that’s what the shape is called!).

Dimensions: 15cm in diameter x 16cm tall (with lid on)

Price: R150

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Pair of sterling silver marcasite clip-ons

I hardly ever buy and sell jewelry, but in the last month I’ve seen so many incredible pieces of marcasite, that I just haven’t been able to resist! Especially when they’re sterling silver and so beautifully put together, like this great pair of silver marcasite clip-ons. They look to be art deco, and I’m guessing date to either the 1940s or early ’60s. They’re in immaculate condition with none of the stones missing and a nice shine to the silver. Plus I tried them on and they’re remarkably comfortable (some clip-ons are stupidly sore to wear!). A truly striking pair of earrings that will look just as good with a pair of jeans as they will with a bridal gown.

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Dimensions: Each earring measures approx 1.5cm wide x 1.5cm high

Price: R200 for the pair

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