Garage / Yard Sale (Sannox)
Fri 5th to Sat 13th August
10am to 6pm
Last Change: 07/Aug/2022, 2316hrs.
For queries, please email: mapesdhs@yahoo.com (or call Sannox 810228)
(click for larger image!)
Fri 5th to Sat 13th August
10am to 6pm
Aswell as the items shown below, there are also many clothes, shoes, linens, garden/workshop items, etc. which I never had time to list on this page, especially clothes and workshop items.
Directions:
If coming from south of Sannox then go right through the village, past the quarry and then likewise the house is on the left, on the corner bend, before going over the river bridge.
If coming from north of Sannox, the house is immediately after the golf club & cafe, just after crossing the river bridge, right on the corner bend. If you reach the main Sannox village sign then you've gone too far.
Here's a mapping site which lets one zoom in and even shows the house names & numbers.
Yard Sale Notes
Parking: since I need the main driveway to display everything, there will not be any parking at the property. If you're coming by car, parking is available either side of the nearby bus stop in Sannox village, sometimes at the quarry entrance, or there's the cafe & golf club across the river bridge, but if parking there then please visit the cafe aswell. 8)
Weather: I have a constructed a rudimentary rain cover, biased towards the areas for womens' clothing and shoes. Chaps can shelter under the tree. :)
Payments: cash only (bring change! I'll have some, but hard to know in advance how fast it may get used up)
Clear/Cloudy Lemonade available (chilled), 10p a cup, free ice if desired. Fingers crossed for hot days, hehe. 8)
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pets are not permitted on site. Apologies for this but alas the risk of damage, etc. is too great.
For your safety and security, CCTV recording will be active on site.
Note I will not sell kitchen knives or relevant workshop/garden tools to those who appear to be under 21, so please bring photo ID if you can.
Toilet available on request.
Bring carrier bags if you can. Again I will have some, but they may run out.
Items marked as free: charitable donations are welcome, all going to Alzheimer's Society (there will be a donations box present), though of course visitors are welcome to donate regardless (my step-Dad had dementia, while my Mum had Alzheimer's).
Clothing: the relevance of clothing and shoes is of course size and style dependent, personal preference, etc. For ladies, the typical size is 20 (plus or minus 2), while shoes are size 6 to 8 (but mostly 7). For mensware, the typical waist size is 40" or 42" (102 or 107cm) with some of 38" or 44" (97 or 112cm), chest size 44" to 46" (112 to 117cm), size XL for jumpers/jerseys/shirts/etc. where so labelled, trouser inside leg 33" (84cm), while shoes are mostly size 12 (plus or minus 1). There are also about a dozen suit jackets and coats. Clothing brands include among others:
And shoe brands include among others:
Check back here for updates! 8)
My sincere thanks to everyone who has bought or collected things during 2021/2, I know my late Mum (Brenda) and step-Dad (Bob) would have been pleased that so many things have found new homes and people to cherish them, they were both, as I am, very much of the make-do-and-mend mindset. There are though still a great many items that remain, hence the yard sale.
The rest of this page is the old contents, frozen as of 14/Jul/2022...
Click on thumbnail images below for larger 1080p versions.
Doubtless intended to provide mains level power for driving an electric shaver or similar low power item from a car battery, rather handy while on the road. One could also use it to power a modern low current LED lamp. Obviously home made, likely by my late step-Dad, but as he was a research engineer at Kodak all his life the unit will be of high qualty.
Applicable cars include:
Alas I dropped the original full bottle of Turtle Wax (oops), so I moved the contents to a replacement tub, transferred
the main label and wrote out a copy of the usage instructions. :)
Note I already threw away any can that didn't work properly. One of the two Renault-specific cans is type
77-11-143-739 while the other is a 2-coat clear lacquer.
The white bottle has not been used, but I think the rouge bottle may have been used a little.
Citroen: AX Range AX10 (1992+) and AX11 (1991+)
Mercedes Benz: C180 (1993+), 200 Series 2.0 (1992+), 220 Series 2.2 (1992+), 280 Series 2.8 (1992+),
300 Series 3.0 24V (1989-1992), 320 Series 3.2 (1991+), 500 Series 5.0 (1991+), 600 Series 6.0 (1991+)
Nissan/Datsun: Bluebird 1.6 (1986-1990)
Peugeot: 106 1.1 (1991+), 205 1.0/CAT (1993+), 309 1.1 (1991-1992)
Renault: 19 1390cc (1989+), Clio 1.2/1.4 (1991+), Extra Van 1.4 (1993+)
Skoda: Favorit 1.3 (1991-1992)
These traditional strong metal car ramps measure 38.5" (98cm) long, giving a raised wheel height of 10" (25cm) with a maximum supported tyre width of 7" (18cm).
Diameter approx 17cm (6.75"), suitable for a wheelbarrow or something similar.
Fancy a walk down engineering memory lane? Browse through the pages of past Simbles to see the state of
mechanical & engineering tech 20+ years ago.
Each roll is 52cm wide and just over 10m long (approx. 21" x 33').
Each roll is 53cm wide and just over 10m long (approx. 21" x 33'). Note the label shows they were made in
West Germany, so approx. 30 years old.
Comes with mounting fittings, control panel, reel of cable, etc. I haven't tested it but it should be ok.
Still in excellent condition despite years of storage, this unit is fitted with a 100W traditional bulb, but I
can put in an energy saver for free if preferred.
Unlikely one would find many of these around nowadays! Perfect for that maritime look. 8)
I can include some fixing screws and rawplugs aswell if such are needed.
I've no idea what this would be used for; backing material perhaps, or to separate layers of something else?
Perfect for restoring the vintage look of a property. The packet end has come open but all the parts are inside.
In the same bag were two keys, though grud knows why (perhaps blanks); they're included anyway.
These would typically be used as the vertical parts for industrial shelving setups, but they can of course be used for other
things. There are four struts which are 2' long, four which are 4' long and three which are 4'3" long.
Originally used to store wide format aerial photographic film long ago, these excellent condition 10" tall tubs (5" internal dia.) have
been fully cleaned and are now ready for further use. Probably quite rare aswell. Ideal for mixing paints or any other
miscellaneous storage duties.
This heater still contains some fuel, so ready to go. Note it must be transported the right way up. Must not be used for house heating, it is for greenhouses and similar uses only.
If you need any bamboo canes, come get 'em! There are quite a few, mostly longer ones but some medium and
short canes too.
This pickaxe has a 16.5" (42cm) blade and a total tool length of 36" (91cm). A modern equivalent costs about 30.
This pickaxe has a 21.75" (55cm) blade and a total tool length of 37.75" (96cm), though note the handle is
loose and needs either reseating or more likely replacing. Nothing
wrong with the axe head though.
In great condition having not much been used, this leaf blower was bought new from Amazon in I think mid-2018
(here's the original Amazon
listing and Operator's
Manual PDF).
Metal trolley not included; just using the trolley to prop up the blower. :)
Includes grippy gloves, some wooden labels and a roll of traditional garden twine.
Bought for a back garden drainage project but in the end, though initially installed, turned to be not needed.
I've given it a good clean so it's near to good-as-new. It is the same as this item on Amazon.
This fan heater can be set to 1kW or 2kW output, or just cool air. Ideal to maintain the correct greenhouse temperature during frosty nights.
Though a bit rusty in places at present, this unit if sanded and given a radiator-paint recoating (gloss or satin as preferred) is ideal
for maintaining minimum heat levels in a greenhouse or conservatory during the chillier months of the year.
This convector heater is 4' long, 2" deep at the top (4" deep at the base) and stands approx. 11" high (ie. 122cm long,
5cm/10cm deep and 28cm high). Ideal for a conservatory, greenhouse or other area which requires just mild extra heat at times,
eg. frost prevention for delicate plants. Includes a front level control. I suspect it's meant to be positioned along the edge
of a wall, out of the way.
What more do you need for chillin' on a lazy afternoon? :) The chair is approx. 31" long, 24" wide and 34" high (78x62x87cm).
Note this is not intended for containing hot fragments from an active fire. Rather, it is a purely decorative item
positioned to cover up a fireplace currently not in use with something more visually appealing.
The left panel picture has a glass front, while the right panel picture is bare. Note the left panel is of an unusual type:
I was told the glass is painted directly onto from behind, in reverse, with the foreground colours first, building towards
the background layers to complete the picture. Apparently this technique is hard to learn and so not many artists try. It's
likely that originally the right panel contained a similarly styled picture but was broken and thus replaced.
The unit is 28" high, each panel frame is 13" wide. In this instance the fireplace recess holding it is 20" wide and 12" deep,
so it likely wouldn't fit a recess any smaller than that.
Comprising two sofas and a low stool, this collection did used to include a single chair aswell but that was
disposed of long ago.
If you're the kind of person who likes to lounge sideways on a sofa, or even sleep on them, then these are
not suitable. They're better for the kind of person who prefers to just sit normally.
Originally bought to hold VHS tapes, it can of course be used for books or other items instead. The unit is
24" wide, 41.5" high and 13.5" deep (ie. 61x105x34cm). The shelves are adjustable via the kind of peg
positioning mechanism found in Ikea units, though the middle shelf in each outward opening door is fixed,
probably for purposes of rigidity (this can be seen in the 4th image where the middle shelf in the door does
not have any adjacent holes).
The unit does need some space to either side so the doors can swing outwards, and the mechanism that keeps the
doors closed is magnetic so it's important the unit is on a level surface (otherwise if the doors are filled
and thus heavy then any forward tilt will overcome the little magnets at the top and the doors will swing open
slightly). In these pictures there are some small pieces of cardboard under the front of the base to achieve
this level position (the thick carpet raises the unit at the rear), but if your floor is already level then
that isn't an issue. Also, it is of course sensible to fill the unit in the centre section first before
putting too many items in the doors.
There are several spare shelves with support pegs included, so it's easy to adjust the unit to hold books,
collectibles or somesuch instead. The original assembly instructions are also included should one ever wish to
return the unit to a flatpack state for transport, though I think one part of the construction involved glue
when first put together (as per the instructions).
Intended for holding DVD, VHS, BluRay and other such media (two layers deep), it can of course be used for other
things such as books or magazines of relevant height, ornaments, etc. Designed to be visually in keeping with
early 1900s furniture, I built it for my step-Dad in Jul/2018 (3rd pic shows it as it was, filled with DVDs).
Each compartment is 17cm wide, 20cm high and 29cm deep, except the lowest which is 29cm high.
A handy unit to store books, magazines, leaflets, shoe brushes, brollies and other miscellaneous items in a
hallway, porch, etc.
Originally this item from Amazon, I modified it
to have greater height and fitted a nicer stained plywood top surface.
Suitable for someone with only the early stages of Alzheimer's or dementia, or if you just prefer not having a gazillion buttons to choose from.
Ideal for someone with deeper stages of Alzheimer's or dementia, etc. Note the advanced controls are hidden
by a panel to avoid confusion. The colour coding is perfect for those with vision related problems induced
by cognitive decline.
My step-Dad (Bob) and his father both worked at Kodak research engineering all their lives, specialising in
audio technology, speaker design, photographic technologies and many other areas of electronics and
engineering. Bob told me three of these speakers were built for a cinema, but one ended up unused. He said the
magnets were made at Kodak, the unit thus being 85% efficient (far better than modern speakers, by an order of
magnitude). I've been to rock concerts but this speaker is the loudest yet clearest sound source I've ever
heard, indeed Bob said if pushed too hard it could cause structural damage to walls; when showing me it
working back in the late 90s he only had the volume up about a quarter of the way, using a waist-high valve
amp he built long ago. The driver units are Wharfedale, which makes sense as Kodak would only have employed
top quality parts.
Included are a collection of construction papers and templates; the design is based on an article published in
Electronics magazine in Feb 1946, but quite when the unit was made I can't be sure (Bob probably told me, but
more than 20 years ago now alas I can't remember), definitely before the 1990s though (my guess is early
1970s).
Note that a while ago I replaced the gauze sheets on the upper cover piece with some new black material I
found, as the original bronzish material had partly come away at one corner, probably shrinkage after so many
years (behind them is a metal grill which is still ok). There was just enough black material to do the job, so
perhaps Bob bought the material long ago intending to do the same. I kept the original pieces though just in
case.
Here's a video from a year ago showing
the unit working, recorded before I replaced the bronzish covering, the unit driven by Bob's home made more
comtemprary amp unit, the sound source being a CD player. Thus, it can be connected to a modern amp, just go
easy on the volume level. :)
A very unique item, with style entirely in keeping with 1930s furniture.
Perfect for anyone interested in the history and evolution of electronics, audio, hifi, etc. Some other magazines
are included aswell. Some of the E&WW magazines are still sealed. The older editions typically sell for 1 or 2
UKP each on ebay, sometimes more. There are approx. 250 magazines total, the oldest dated Feb 1970.
An immensely detailed record of the state of technology in 1999. I recall working as a technician at that time,
browsing through the RS catalogues was always fun during lunch hour.
The CPC equivalent to RS; not as extensive but still interesting. Are things really better and/or cheaper
these days? Find out for yourself. :)
This vintage loudspeaker has a long cable and is housed in a traditional metal-cornered case.
In addition to having a built in DVD Player, this is useful for connecting older items such as VCRs, games
consoles, older PCs, DVD players, etc. as it has a both a SCART socket and a VGA port. In addition it has an
HDMI port for output from newer devices, includes optical/digital audio output, and it has an RF decoder and
thus supports digital freeview. Remote control included with working batteries.
The last image shows it playing "Capricorn One" via its internal DVD player. There are substitute controls
for the DVD function and the TV as a whole on the left and right side of the frame, so one doesn't have to
use the remote.
This unit has good CD and cassette playing functions, with numerous relevant controls and good quality playback
(hard to find these days), though its radio is less appealing (not recommended if you're specifically looking
for a traditional radio). Note it does not have a headphone jack or outputs for sending audio to some other
device. Ideal for a CD/tape deck in a workshop, bedroom, etc. though. I used it for playing various CDs and
tapes while doing DIY. In very good condition with original box; no polys but will be well wrapped.
Remote control, two sets of batteries, and original instruction manual & packaging included.
This vintage DVD player has the supreme advantage of being fully region free, ie. it can play DVDs from
the US, Australia, Japan, etc. aswell as UK or European discs. With two headphone jacks at the front,
it has rear ports including Component video, SVideo, Composite video, SCART, Stereo and Surround audio,
and optical/coax digital audio outputs.
The last two pics show the unit playing "Capricorn One" on a modern 4K TV, connected via a SCART/HDMI upscaler.
Remote control and original instruction manual included. See the DVD section for lots of
available DVDs, many of which are free.
The packaging has come apart, but the unit itself appears perfectly fine.
With multiple high current 12V AC outputs, this unit is ideal for major hobbyist projects such as large train
set installations, custom strip lighting, etc. It was originally used to drive a set of 12V AC ceiling lights.
Fitted with all new rechargeable batteries, this model costs 37 to buy new from Amazon.
Original instruction manual, accessories and packaging included.
Fully working and cleaned, original instruction manual, accessories and packaging included. Ideal for an elderly
person, someone with dementia or Alzheimer's, or those with poor eyesight.
An older unit, though it does support upscaling to 1080i. A bargain just for the control motor and boxes I'd say.
Very similar to this recent
ebay listing.
These capacitors are fitted with discharge resistors, which is probably why they're still in such good condition and likely fully
functional. Doubtless very rare in this condition.
This very high quality hand made speaker is capable of being incredibly loud, yet vibrant and clear. A folded
horn design, it employs the walls of the room as the outer 'cone'. Approx 4' high, 3' wide and about 2.5' deep
(122x91x76cm), it must be placed in a room corner for proper use (ie. 90 degree angle at the walls).
Apart from a tendency to close the disc tray somewhat quickly, this unit works fine.
The last image shows it playing the DVD of "Capricorn One".
Note the movie disc plays just fine, but there appears to be a bad spot on the bonus materials disc.
Performed by members from the Bolshoi Ballet, the Kirov Ballt and the Naional Ballet of St. Petersburg.
Performed by members from the Bolshoi Ballet, the Kirov Ballt and the Naional Ballet of St. Petersburg.
Note the case has a crack in it, but the disc is ok.
Includes "A Grandy Day Out", "The Wrong Trousers, "A Close Shave", "A Matter of Loaf and Death" and "The Curse of
the Were-Rabbit".
Includes the episodes, "The Hotel Inspectors", "The Germans" and "A Touch of Class".
From the days when movies were actually worth watching. More than two and a half hours of pure delight.
Includes the episodes, "The Bedsitter", "The Bowmans", "The Radio Ham", "The Lift" and "The Blood Donor".
Bogart and Hepburn, what more do you want? 8)
First broadcast 06/Aug/1989. See this Wiki article for a full list of Equinox programmes.
Equinox was one of the better science documentary series from that era, along with QED. Horizon used to be good, but was horribly dumbed down in later years.
This is the dubbed language version of the classic German film concerning life on a U-boat in WW2. If you can find it, I'd also recommend, "The Iron Cross".
One of the Orson Welles classics, definitely a must-see if you never have.
Movie making at its very best. Modern sequels are junk by comparison.
Includes three superbly made series, "Pole to Pole", "Around the World in 80 Days" and "Full Circle", almost 20 hours of marvelous viewing. The individual series runtimes are 386, 336 and 475 mins respectively.
Another great from the long-gone glory days of cinema.
Curtis, Lemmon and Monroe at their finest. :)
Alas I could not find the pot to which this must once have belonged, but perhaps someone has the right pot though
with the lid damaged or missing?
Note the lid has been repaired at some point.
I may have the original lamp that goes with this, I need to check.
The lamp has what appears to be a nearly full wick inside; I have spare wicks available if needed.
I do have some tubs & bottles of parrafin available aswell if required, please ask for details. Alternatively,
one can buy parrafin new from Amazon for approx. 2 UKP per litre in bulk (or 10.50 for a single 4L tub).
This may have been used as an ashtray at some point, but became an ornament instead for some time.
Retained as an ornament, it could be used as such again or repurposed for something else. It'd be a rather novel rice or spaghetti storage tub. :)
Rising hot air from the candle flame makes the blades turn, casting reflected light around the room. Sometimes strong
sunshine on its own is sufficient to cause the top part to slowly spin.
The rest of this lamp may be elsewhere; if so then I will update later when I find the other pieces. 24/May EDIT: discovered a second
complete lamp with the same base, so I can tell which parts are missing (I think the other items are present but not the main shade).
Will add the complete lamp later.
These glass lamp covers were wrapped in newspaper dated 23/Sep/1972, giving some indication of their age, ie. approx. half
a century old.
The age of this unit can perhaps be discerned by the nature of the paper bag in which it was stored; when did Exford
in Somerset only have a 3-digit phone number? I contacted the Somerset Heritage Centre, currently waiting for a reply.
Possibly antique, I'm not sure, but more likely 1940s or so.
One block had broken out of its bag, so I moved the two halves into two new smaller food bags.
I'm not fully certain what this is for; a pan rest? Ornament? Place mat? The underside appears to be made of
what looks like cream leather.
These dishes actually look identical, but I found them at very different times and thus the images were taken
under different lighting conditions.
Ideal for serving cakes and other such fancies. Perhaps one would normally place the serving bowls beneath the plate.
The Plate rests on three glass stud legs.
This is hard to convey with just a picture, but these do look really nice. Something about how the light plays through them.
I think this is made from fibreglass or something similar.
Fill it with your own biscuits and treats, or just as an ornament.
Ideal for storing other things, such as spaghetti or rice, or just as an ornament.
Note the edge of the inner seal of the larger tin is somewhat worn, while the smaller tin is fully intact as new.
At least thirty years old, yet in excellent condition. It was stored wtihin a sideboard draw and was thus never
exposed to daylight, so there has been no colour fading or brittling, it's as good as new.
Much easier to clean after use than typical modern gadgets.
For those who love to make their own jams and sauces, there are a lot of covers here. Some packets
have come open due to storage (I guess a kitchen drawer is a rough neighbourhood!), but the contents
are unaffected.
These are really nice place mats, in excellent condition. Every mat has a unique design.
This could doubtless be cleaned up and restored by having its edge resharpened. I can do this on request if desired.
Note the reverse side of the handle has a small area of damage, probably a burn mark.
With a handle and blade in fine condition, this was originally patented in 1935 (patent no 437076).
These are large enough to be used as placemats if preferred.
Ideal for covering a bowl of something prior to serving, or as a base for something to rest upon, etc.
I have no idea what these are for, anyone know?
Typically highly sought after, this Japanese-made Noritake six-place dinner service set with a floral green, blue and pink pattern and platinum trim includes 13" oval serving platter, gravy boat, dinner plates, side plates, salad plates, cups & saucers, milk/creamer jug, teapot & lid, sugar bowl & lid, two lidded tureens and coffee pot & lid.
Made between 1969 and 1991, this particular set probably dates from the late 1980s. Except for just one small chip from the trim of one of the saucers, all items are in mint condition.
This particular set appears a little unusual in that I could find no references to sets that included a coffee pot.
Having a party, wedding, etc. and want to impress? Then look no further. 8)
Here's a guide covering Noritake china, the history of the company, etc.
The nature of the mark on the base shows this was made
prior to 1891. It is therefore already more than 130 years old. Quite the piece for serving up food at special
occasions!
These were typically made in the 1920s and 1930s, so either way pretty old. Note as per the last two pics, one small plate and one cup
have been repaired at some point.
The largest of these plates is some 18" across (46cm). Ideal for sandwiches & suchlike at function events, weddings,
parties, Christmas spreads, etc. Likely very old. The dish could also be used for punch, soup, etc.
Produced between 1930 and 1974, this platter measures approx. 12"x9" (31x24cm). It is the same design as this
recent ebay listing, except this one has a more vibrant coloured pattern.
Produced no later than the mid 1970s, this platter measures approx. 14.5"x11.5" (37x29cm). It is the same design as this current ebay listing, except this one is larger and of
a brown colouring.
The set consists of two serving plates, six side plates, six cups, six saucers, sugar bowl and milk jug.
One medium plate, six small plates, four teacups and saucers.
The floral pattern is in good condition but the golden edge trim is worn.
Note that both glasses have a tiny chip on the rim, so either sip carefully or better as a display item as
they are rather pretty.
The golden edging has worn away to a fair degree, but otherwise these are still perfectly functional.
The golden pattern has worn a litte on a couple of the glasses.
There is one small mark on the rear, but could be removed if you know how?
The top is size Medium (chest 30" to 40", 97 to 102cm, Euro size 3) as are the bottoms (waist 33" to 35", 84 to
89cm, Euro size 3); made in the UK.
Originally cost 15 when bought new. Size 34" waist, 31" leg.
There is a mark on the sleave, but could be removed if you know how?
Looks like there's some kind of mark or colour shift down the front/centre of each leg, perhaps from storage; could
be removed if you know how? Otherwise, ideal for working in outdoors in the garage, shed, etc.
This hasn't quite maintained its fully round shape, but still looks ok.
Note the 3rd image above shows the cravates as being somewhat lighter in shade than they actually are.
I found these in a hall dresser along with some ancient looking dog collars, so probably rather old, likely
undisturbed for some decades.
Note that although I don't think this bag has been used, the magnetic clasp doesn't appear to be that robust. It works well enough
so long as one pulls on the clasp itself, but I think if one only ever pulled on the leather flap instead then the clasp could
break through the material eventually.
Here's a short video showing the umbrella unfurling.
Here's a short video showing the umbrella unfurling. Note the brolly does have
a couple of marks most likely as a result of long term storage, perhaps cleanable with a soapy cloth or something.
This umbrella is enormous. Perfect for sheltering oneself and some friends while watching a mate mess up the 9th hole.
:D The carrybag means it's easy to stow away once the rain ends and take home without drips going everywhere (just
remember to dry it off later as with any brolly). The handle has a foam rubber coating for better grip (handy for when
it's a tad windy).
Here's a short video showing the umbrella unfurling (don't be surprised if you can
feel the blast).
Apart from the missing handles, this old hat box is in decent condition. With new handles it could be used again.
I could not find any reference for the various names on the label or the side of the box, but most likely it dates
from the 1940s.
Likely rather old, the handle has been repaired at some point, so a brush with some history!
Contains two transparent sheets of plastic to house the picture.
These normally cost 20 to buy from Amazon, so grab a bargain!
A little wear to the inner heel area, but the soles, toe tops and the rest are in good condition. These cost
35 when bought new in 2018.
Otherwise known these days as a shoe former, stretcher, brace, etc.
Measuring 30x25cm (approx 12x10"), this mirror is suspended via a small eye hook at the top. It has a two-piece panel wood backing and from its appearance is probably quite old, but I can't tell if it's antqiue. The coloured pattern visible is of course the mirror just reflecting some nearby carpet.
Measuring 66x38cm (approx. 26x15"), this mirror has a laminate-wood backing and is suspended via a small-link chain.
The coloured pattern visible is of course the mirror just reflecting some nearby carpet.
The box has marks from long storage, but the trolley itself is mint and has never been used.
This unit cost 134 UKP when bought new, it's a top quality model. Original instruction manual included.
Original instruction manual included.
The newer equivalent model costs 47 UKP on Amazon. As far
as I can tell this has hardly been used. Original instruction manual included.
Metal trolley not included; just using the trolley to prop up the box. :)
Compatible with models: 350 Series, 2000 Series, Z133/35, Z230/50/58, Z260/68/70/80, Z347/48/49, Z350/51/70,
Z380E, Z2000/10, Z2020/30, Z2040/60.
Compatible with Electrolux Volta models: Z500, Z501, Z502, Z502S, Z503, Z504, Z505, Z506, Z507, Z550
and Z560.
Compatible with Hoover Junior models 1334, 1346, 1354, U1012,U1016, U1036, U1040,U1104, U1108, and Hoover Senior
models 638, 652, 652A,652C,652E, U4002, U4003, U4034, U4058,U4014, U1118 and U4124.
Compatible with Hoover models Z347, Z349, Z350, Z350E, Z351 and Z1350.
Compatible with Electrolux models Z500, Z502, Z502S, Z504, Z506, Z507, Z517, Z520, Z521, Z522, Z525, Z550, Z560,
Z561, Z1010, Z1020, Z1045, Z1055, Z1065, Z1070 and Z1070A.
Compatible with Electrolux 400 Series and Lite Range 1030, 1040, and 500 Series and Twin Turbo Range.
Compatible with Electrolux 600 Series, Glider Range, Contour & Contour 2 Range, 1380 Elite, 1390 Twin Turbo,
Airstream 1000 and Airstream 2.
This large artifical tree (7 feet tall, ie. approx. 213cm) is about 30 years old, but still in great shape,
and personally I think it looks better than modern artificial trees which look too much like boring perfect cones.
This tree is more realistic.
The tree has a sturdy base and comes packed in two halves. One constructs the base, inserts the lower section, unfolds the
branches and twigs, then inserts the upper section and does the same. For these pictures taken 13/Dec, I found a bag of spare
decorations so I put those on (included for free if desired), then I decided why not, bought some lights (which I can include
for +10; they are brand new, 200 LEDs with various lighting modes, though I prefer the slow transition back & forth between
blue/green and red/yellow).
Also, think of it this way, compared to buying a real tree every year, after another 30 years one will have saved over a
thousand pounds, so it's a good investment too. 8)
The pot is 3.5" wide and 10" high (9x25cm).
The pole's diameter is 1.25" (3cm), overall length is 76.5" (194cm) and the gap between the end blocks is 71" (180cm).
Twenty wood and brass hoops are included. The ends can be unscrewed to enable hoops to be removed/added as required. Note
the main image has been rotated from vertical for easier viewing on a normal monitor, so if you're reading this on a phone
then here's the original vertical image instead.
Note that I'm pretty sure this was home made because I found some spare samples of the laminate material used for the shelf surfaces,
included free if required (handy for making other items to match).
The images show an old style bulb, but I've since fitted it with a newer energy saver.
The base has two small metal fittings which suggest it was intended to hold something else aswell, perhaps a photo frame.
The lamp works fine, it is fitted with a 60W bulb. The frosted glass makes for very nice illumination.
As shown, this is intended to hang on one arm so that one still has both hands free. Ideal for storing
and subsequent easy access to clothes pegs & suchlike.
I wonder what Gordons sells such things for these days? :D This was likely bought a long time ago.
Ideal for hanging up cloths in a cupboard or cloakroom. Fairly lightweight so best for nothing heavy.
Suitable for Hoover upright models 119, 1224, 1334, 1334A, 1346A, 1354A, U1012 and U1016.
A more robust bag perfect for hanging up cloths, brushes, etc. in a cupboard or cloakroom.
This is a proper quality pocket balance, not some modern rubbish like the lame imported simplistic versions
one can find on Amazon for a fiver with tiny hooks that'll break in five minutes.
Probably just intended for hanging up cloths & dish brushes, each strip has two holes for securing to walls.
The rubber sleeves from the bulbs can be removed if required.
Made from strong material, this bag can cope with very heavy weights. Ideal for transporting lots of baked bean tins
from the Coop! I've used the same type of bag to haul rocks and gravel, it'll take a lot of punishment.
Also includes a normal towel and flannel (not pictured), though the flannel is from a different set.
Ideal for picnics or just as a general throw rug.
Ideal for picnics or just as a general throw rug.
100% Cotton. A bit worn in places, but all the tassels are intact. Could also be used for DIY, covering
flooring while painting, etc.
100% Cotton. A bit worn in places, but all the tassels are intact. Could also be used for DIY, covering
flooring while painting, etc.
Originally bought used around 1996 for 46 UKP from a shop in Lamlash.
In excellent condition, my Mum likely made this in the late 1990s. The main curtains are complete, though the
backing material has not yet been sdded, but is cut ready to fit. One of the curtains is shown unfurled, curved
somewhat since the edge from which it is hung has been gathered and tied off (this is of course adjustable). The
cushion covers just need their seems constructed. Some spare material of the same pattern is also included, eg.
if one wished to make an extra cushion cover, pillow case, etc.
Originally bought by my Mum in 1996 from a shop in Lamlash for 28 UKP, still in excellent condition.
Note the curtain is of shorter height in the middle. It is somewhat translucent, probably intended as a privacy
curtain or something behind a pair of front curtains.
The duvet has a floral pattern on the main side, or it can be reversed to show a repeating tile pattern.
The sheet measures 276x272cm (109" x 107"), in the picture shown folded in half.
The lid on this dish is rather stiff; hence, if you wish to make use of the powder, I recommend moving it into
a different container as otherwise there's a good chance some will go flying everwhere when the lid pops. :D
Alternatively, just use it as an ornamental item. Likely dates from the 1970s or earlier.
These appear a little longer than normal A4, but I don't think they're Letter size either.
Note these are not A4. They have a marvelous spring loaded mechanism inside for holding documents in place.
Includes pencils, erasers, envelopes, safety pins, paperclips, unused Pritt Stick, drawing pins, document
clamps and pencil sharpener.
There are a lot of items in this collection. Mum used to make dolls' clothes but also did a great deal of cross stitch (I'll be listing some of her pictures later, one of which is huge). She also made soft toys and suchlike, hence the various materials, ribbons, etc. The dolls are pretty old, especially the small one. I'm sure the larger one is at least as old as the mid 1980s, the other likely much earlier.
I noticed the Mythical Dragon pattern cost 18 quid when bought new. The small purple flower pattern packet is still sealed.
Regarding the picture of the "View from a Window" pattern, the last pic shows my Mum started this but didn't quite finish it. Fancy completing the work? :) The material would need to be ironed first of course, but it otherwise appears to be fine.
I may find more items concerning dolls' clothes, if so then I'll add them to the basket.
On the top of the handle is written, "Tour Touch", while on the base it states, "S Custom Medalist". The handle is approx. 34" (86cm) long to the base of the shaft, while the blade is 4" (10cm) long.
These date from the late 2000s through to the early 2010s.
Includes two unused 30m fishing lines, reels, etc.
Alas no keys for the locks, but curiously the underside does have an original Paddington Station label, so this
case has actually been to the real place. :D
Includes the Workshop Manual for the Renault 16 (1965-72).
Many of the paintings, oils, cross stitch & crochet works, etc. listed here were made by my late Mother, Mrs. Brenda England. I've set the prices lower than she did though when originally exhibiting them at the Burnside and elsewhere, as alas they all have to go (I've already kept quite a few).
Note that while taking pictures recently, some dust got into my camera mechanism, so images for item numbers above approx. 1200 will have a blurry spec in the middle right (please take this into account), or the lower third if the image has been rotated to portrait.
This painting measures 41" x 25" (104x63.5cm) and is easily the largest painting my Mum ever made, the second image giving a sense of scale with the painting above a fireplace. Note the title is my own interpretation as she hasn't given it one that I could discern, but it's very likely set in Devon as she visited family there frequently.
My Mum started this picture but never finished it for reasons unknown. Fancy completing it from your own imagination? :)
Ideal for framing, these are excellent high quality prints on very thick paper. Probably bought by my Mum when she visited the
Wallace Collection in London many years ago. The Laughing Cavalier
print would have cost 30 UKP, while the Venice scene would have cost the same.
Also ideal for framing, this is a large high quality print. Note I'm not sure if the signature (bottom right on the print, just
below the image area) is just part of the overall print or a real signature.
Bragolin's paintings of unhappy looking children (to which he added tears) were quite the rage some decades ago.
This is a print of an oil on canvas, the original likely done by Bragolin in Venice during the 1970s. Though referred to as Crying Boy
paintings, Bragolin painted girls aswell.
Note that what may appear to be marks on these are infact just reflections from the plastic wrapping.
This walker aid has easy grip handles, ergonomically positioned brakes, thick rubber wheels for a firm surface grip, a storage basket with zip and it folds flat for easy storage. This would normally cost 50+ new.
In use, the walker is 25" (63.5cm) wide and 23" (58cm) deep. The handles are height adjustable, providing a range from 30" to 35" (76 to 89cm). As supplied the handles are set to be 33" off the ground.
This walker aid has easy grip handles, ergonomically positioned brakes, thick rubber wheels for a firm
surface grip, a storage basket with zip and it folds flat for easy storage. This normally costs 57 + VAT.
In use, the walker is 27" (69cm) wide and 24" (61cm) deep. The handles are height adjustable, providing a
range from 33" to 37" (83 to 94cm). As supplied the handles are set to be 35" off the ground). The walker
is rated for a maximum user weight of 19 stone (120kg).
This is at least as old as the 1970s, but could be 1960s. Funny how the rear angle makes it look sad; it clearly needs a new owner to be happy again. :)
I have no idea what these are for. Suggestions welcome! :)
Not sure what these are for, perhaps related to horse riding?
