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…
Remington Portable Typewriter
Circa 1930 Remington portable Typewriter in fabric covered wooden travel case. Still in working condition and hard to believe this typewriter is almost 80 years old. As is often the case this one was discarded…
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…
Twin barrel Desk Lamp
This vintage twin barrel bucket pump is circa 1940s and was found in a flea market in the never to be used again junk section. I got it cheap because it “didn’t work,”-…
Rustic Lantern Table Lamp
Saved from the metal pile this lantern had just the right amount of rust on it to make it attractive. The patina is fantastic and a quick conversion from kerosene to electrically powered and…
Industrial 3 legged stool
This stool came out of a workshop and has a strong utility look about it. The top is solid wood and the welded rod legs give it a great industrial look. It stands 55cm…
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…
Farm Sieve Mirror
Bentwood pine farm sieve cleaned and restored to original finish is the vintage part of this upcycling project. The sieve is 50cm (20inches) in diameter and has the original wire base and strip…
Vintage First Aid Kit
This Home Safety First Aid Kit is now well and truly out of date being 60-70 years old. Discovered in an old shed it is in really good condition for its age with…
Drying Rack
Vintage 1940s clothes / drying rack. It has been fully restored without losing any of it’s original patina. Great design in that it collapses to half its height with all the arms being brought back…
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…