Vintage Fun
Roller skates like these came out in the 1950’s and many kids having strapped them on spent hours of fun trying to go fast whilst being chased by the poor kids who couldn’t afford…
Plume Motor Spirit Tin
Recovered from a workshop long since used, this vintage two gallon petrol tin was covered in grease and oil, so much so that none of the colour could be seen. Now degreased and cleaned this…
De Laval Lamp
Part of an old vintage cream separator upcycled to a one off custom lamp.
Gem muffin tray
This is a vintage cast iron gem muffin tray disposed of by someone who apparently doesn’t like muffins or wear earrings. Its a great little item to store any thing that is too fiddley to…
Aussie Placemat Game
This limited edition placemat game was part of a competition prize run for Vegimite spread in 2002. You had to collect tokens and send them in for your prize. A ridiculous innovation guaranteed to…
Dripping Pot
An essential item in the 1940s kitchen this baked enamel dripping pot was used for retaining fat that had melted and dripped from roasting meat. The dripping was used to flavour almost everything…
Osborne’s home delivery.
This is one of those local soft drink companies that was really big in the 70s. They are still running today but not with this crate. This is what I love about recovery…
FORD – vintage hub caps
I’m not sure but understand these FORD hub caps are pre 1950. In their original state they have had a sealer applied to prevent rusting. They can be added to the restoration of…
Vintage Ferrari – Pedal Car
This pedal car by Giordani is a Ferrari design and was made around 1950. It was picked up in a garage sale with a broken axel and with a simple repair is back…
Vintage Magnifying Glass
Vintage table magnifying glass. Circa 1930s, this wood framed magnifying glass is fitted to a cast metal stand and has an adjustable arm to lower and raise the glass. Great for stamps and…
Metal Display Case
Salvaged metal industrial display from a workshop. This display unit is 70cm high x 45cm wide x 10cm deep (28″x18″x4″deep) and is in its original finish with a real workshop patina. Mounted on…
Vintage Pie Tins
Vintage pie tin bases with slider to remove pie after cooking. I have never seen these before and just loved the rustic look of them. They are very simply made and look like they would have…
Metal Foot Locker
I found this vintage WW2 metal foot locker discarded at the dump. It was caked in dirt and full of rubbish and I nearly overlooked it. So glad I didn’t as it is…
Vintage Side Table
1950s silky oak side table with beautifully proportioned Federation style turned legs. Recovered from the tip face in pieces the table went through a simple restoration to keep its design intact and then the…
Silky Oak Sieve – Mirror
Circa 1950 this Silky Oak sieve was probably used in a kitchen or bake house. Found discarded it has been cleaned and refinished with shellac to restore the original wood. It is 45cm in…
Carbide Lamp
Vintage Miners Carbide Lamp Found this Carbide Lamp in a box in a country junk shop. The markings on the tank show this Carbide lamp as having been made in Japan and is…
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