Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Bodet BT659 flip clock

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Not one of the classic Cifra flip clocks by Gino Valle, but this Bodet BT659 flip clock out of France is from a similar era – and looks every bit as stylish.

Unlike a lot of these types of clock that appear on eBay, this 1970s design is an independent clock rather than a 'slave' clock. In other words, it just works without needing as master unit or additional parts. That's a big plus point. Just three batteries and you are away. According to the seller, this makes it 'very, very rare' and as such, a sought-after piece.

Aside from that, the clock is 'in used but very good above-average condition' with 'only marginal signs of wear'. Of course, it's in working condition too. A few bids already in, but right now, the bidding is still at £21.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture

To let: The Third Sunhouse 1930s modernist house in Amersham, Buckinghamshire

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He designed one of the most famous modern house in the form of High & Over back in 1931. But a few years later, Amyas Connell teamed up with Basil Ward for another notable property in the same town – The Third Sunhouse in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

This 1934 classic is available to let right now, should you be both flushed with cash and desperate to live in a grade II-listed gem of the Modern Movement, complete with plenty of period charm. If you work in London, all the better – it's only 40 minutes from the city by train.

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Categories / Homeware

Rory Dobner Alphabet Tiles

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Designer Rory Dobner has an impressive list of commissions including Christian Dior, Soho House and Agent Provocateur, but for those of us who can’t afford to commission a whole interior makeover you can buy these Alphabet Ceramic Tiles.

The illustrations for each letter are in a Victorian style, but slightly odd and surreal. Each tile measures 6 inches squared and cost £36 each.

Visit Rory Dobner’s website for details of how to buy them.

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Specialty Ox limited edition plimsolls

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Not our plain old Chuck Taylor plimsoll, the limited edition Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Specialty Ox plimsolls change the format just a little bit from the 1917 original.

Take your pick between royal blue, black (pictured over the page) or a hi-top, with this new version of the (almost) century-old shoe offering a tonal rubber toe box and the bold colour, whilst taking away the contrast form stripe.

Aside from that, fairly standard stuff with a canvas upper and vulcanised sole. Sold with an alternate contrast lace set and in limited numbers, you can pick up a pair for £37.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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Categories / Art and Photography

Build-It-Yourself Recesky Twin Lens Reflect Camera

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If taking photographs with a lomography camera isn’t challenging enough for you, then you might be interested in this Build-It-Yourself Recesky Twin Lens Reflect Camera.

Once put together the camera will take vintage-style soft focus photographs with the distorted colours you’d expect from lomography photographs. But first you have to built it, which looks like it could be quite a challenge judging by the number of little pieces of plastic it consists of.

The kit costs £35 from Pedlars.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alexander Girard plate set

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This striking Alexander Girard plate set is far too good to be used for everyday.

It features motifs designed by Girard in 1956 for Georg Jensen when he was asked to produce seven table settings. Just four of the motifs are used in this set, which is produced by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, all instantly recognisable as his style – the pinwheel, patera, garland and hexagon. So stylish, in fact, that I suspect you'd want to use the set for display rather than eating off. 

The set costs £38.50.

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