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eBay watch: Vintage metal Hovis shop sign

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Hovis

Big thanks to Poppy on Twitter for flagging up this salvaged gem – a vintage metal Hovis shop sign.

Why would you want it? Who knows – nostalgia, a quirky addition to your own shop, future collectable – there's all sorts of reasons for you to want one. The sign, which was presumably once hanging above a bakery measures approx 160cm X 40cm and weighs a hefty 5kg, with a black paint job on the background that's now peeling off to reveal the original green. The letters also strip back to a 'brass' colour too.

If you fancy it, the sign has a starting bid of £99, with the cost of a courier at £24 to get it to your home.

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eBay watch: 1970s Bodet BT630 flip wall clock

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Flip

This kind of thing is being remade with a modern twist, but you can't beat an original – like the Bodet BT630 flip wall clock.

A French wall clock from the 1970s, it's reminiscent of the Gino Valle 1960s clocks, offering up a brown case, large flip numbers for the time and an automated date function too. But there's a large 'but'…

The clock was a 'slave' to a 'master' clock, not designed to work alone. However, you can buy a part on eBay to get it to work alone. Which is probably why it's only selling for £1.20 right now. But if you get it and get it working alone, it could prove a very shrewd investment.

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eBay watch: 1950s plant stand

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Plantstand

We have featured something similar in the past, but this 1950s plant stand on eBay looks a fine example.

A piece that screams the era, the stand has a wooden rectangular base with a cream formica top, angled legs and a central curved wooden arm that holds four further platforms, each made of wood and with formica and plastic ribbon adding to the detailing. If you love the 1950s, this will fit into your home perfectly.

Described as being 'in excellent condition', it already has a few bids on the book, but is still only at £25 right now.

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eBay watch: 1950s MacLamp anglepoise light

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Maclamp

A nice vintage piece that wouldn't look out of place in a modern home – this MacLamp anglepoise light.

Dating back to the 1950s, it offers up directional light as you would expect, courtesy of that adjustable beech arm, with the light coming from the grey enamelled metal shade. Things are finished off with a bakelite switch and swivelling wooden clamp base.

Described as being in 'fantastic original condition' and 'in full working order, bids are currently at the £28 mark.

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eBay watch: Gino Valle-designed Solari Udine Cifra 6 1960s flip clock

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Valle

An iconic and influential design – yet this Solari Cifra 6 flip clock is currently on offer on eBay for just 99 pence.

The clock was designed in 1965 by Gino Valle, one of a series of similar clocks, this being the largest in that series. In terms of features, it's good for going on your wall or on a table (stand included), with mains power keeping those silkscreen printed digits ticking over. There's also a cream and white plastic case, plus a clear acrylic front.

It's not a perfect example – there are a few signs of age and missing a couple of screws (which are easily replaced). But that shouldn't put you off too much – this is a sought-after design and at retail, they tend to sell for fairly high prices.

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eBay watch: Unused 1970s Philips 133 portable record player

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Philips

A real bargain on eBay right now – this unused 1970s Philips 133 portable record player.

Dating back to the 1970s, it is indeed described as 'mint condition' and 'real museum quality', so we can presume this is a pretty decent model being offered. Features include battery or mains power, a 70s orange colour scheme, 33/45/78 speeds and a speaker that doubles as a case, complete with integrated handle.

All of that right now for just £1. Yes, you read that right.

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