Shots from around the shop today - 31 January 2014

Today has been a stinker in Cape Town and I have been having a little difficulty focusing on anything else but going to find a large fridge to stand in! So instead of doing what I am supposed to be doing I have been amusing myself with my camera. Enjoy!

New vintage kitchenalia and collectables at Vamp - 27 January 2014

1970’s vintage West German Waechtersbach Butter dish in the Hearts pattern. Excellent condition

Base:18cm  x 12cm | Height – 6cm

R345

1970’s vintage West German Waechtersbach dinner plate

Diameter – 25.5cm

R135

1950’s vintage oval platter by Alfred Meakin in the Cherry Ripe design

30cm x 25cm

R95

Approx. 1960’s vintage Edward Sharp Super Kreem Sharps Toffee tin with aerial view of Cape Town

23cm x 14cm | Height – 3.5cm

R95

Set of 3 Emma Bridgewater (UK) nesting cake tins with polka dot design. Not terribly old, anytime from 1988 until now. Currently sell for approx. 30pounds new.

Largest Tin: Diameter – 25cm| Height – 14.5cm

R165 for the set of 3

Emma Bridgewater (UK) biscuit barrel with polka dot design. Again, terribly old, anytime from 1988 until now. Currently sell for approx. 15pounds new.

Diameter – 18.5cm | Height – 20

R85

Approx 1950’s pink enamel baby bath

72cm x 45cm| Height – 18cm

R750

Vintage fold out knitting/craft basket. Lovely vintage fabric has a few marks (which I am sure can be cleaned) and the wood has a few scratches, but all in all a wonderful vintage item

Frame when open: 33.5cm x 28cm | Height – 33.5cm

R65

Vintage fold out knitting/craft basket. Lovely vintage fabric has a few marks (which I am sure can be cleaned) and the wood has a few scratches, but all in all a wonderful vintage item

Frame when open: 33.5cm x 28cm | Height – 33.5cm

R65

New vintage furniture at Vamp - 24 January 2014

Beautiful long Mid-Century Teak Greaves and Thomas sideboard with solid Afromosia handles and original date stamp on back (06 November 1965). Manufactured in the UK.

Length – 220cm | Depth – 45cm | Height – 77.5cm

Exquisite Mid-Century Teak and Afromosia sideboard. Designed by John Herbert for Younger Furniture, United Kingdom. Excellent condition.

Younger made top end furniture for discerning customers during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Their products were made in low volume, crafted to the highest standard and always on the cutting edge of design.

Length – 167cm | Depth – 45cm| Height – 79cm

Beautifully restored round Art Deco display cabinet in walnut with beveled glass doors and black and cream accents. Manufactured by Duros, South Africa.

Length – 120cm| Depth – 37cm| Height – 150cm

Retro Imbuia wall unit – adjustable.

Length – 85cm | Depth – 40cm | Height – 184cm

Mid-Century Greaves and Thomas extendable Teak dining table with lovely curved edges. The extension folds away neatly underneath.

Extended Length – 191cm | Not extended length – 145cm | Depth – 89cm |Height 73.5cm

Blonde wood Italian Dumb Valet

Base: 35cm x 32cm | Height – 102cm

Blonde wood (possibly Maple) Deco coffee table with lower shelf

103cm x 52cm | Height – 39cm

4-tiered metal vintage desk top in-tray in orange

Length - 39cm | Depth - 23cm | Height – 27cm

Unique vintage fold-up school desk with solid wood top. Such a brilliant concept, I’ve never seen one like this before!

Length – 69cm | Depth – 59cm | Height – 83cm

Art Deco walnut dining table with lovely detail on lower leg

Length – 141cm| Depth – 85cm | Height – 72cm