Categories / Toys and Games

Vintage 1930s Pinball / Bagatelle Games at Pedlars

 

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Pedlars have acquired a fantastic collection of around 50 depression-era vintage pinball and bagatelle games. Originally popular during the 1930s and used at home and in bars, these tabletop amusements were the precursor to the pinball machine.

The games are the genuine article and each is a one-off – once sold these precise designs are unlikely to be available again. They are all in good condition and working order but with their colourful and eye-catching designs they would work just as well as decorative pieces.

These slices of genuine Americana are priced at £395 each.

To view more examples and to purchase, visit the Pedlars website.

 

Categories / Homeware

Harlequin retro lamp base

Harlequin lamp
Harlequin's retro lamp base offers a touch of 70s style to your lighting. 

The chunky lamp base is made from painted resin, giving it a retro look. It's available in two colours – the taupe pictured, or a clean white looking version. All you need to do is pick a lamp shade to go with it and you've got yourself a stylish piece of lighting.

However, with the lamp base costing £80, it may well be necessary to economize slightly with your choice of shade…

Buy it from John Lewis

Categories / Food and Drink

Vintage Scoops ice cream van for hire

Vintage scoops
Though it's definitely not ice cream weather at the moment, if you are thinking about having a summer event, you may well want to hire Vintage Scoops for the occasion.

Like Everyday is like Sundae that we featured a couple of years ago, Vintage Scoops offers the hire of a traditional ice cream van. In this case, the van in question is Betty – a 1973 CF van that's been given a bit of a pretty face lift. The owner, Hayley, dressed in her finest fifties frock can serve your guests Beechdean farmhouse diary ice cream, as well as soft drinks from glass bottles and traditional sweets.

Vintage Scoops is based near Milton Keynes and is available to hire within a 30 mile radius. More details and contact details for pricing can all be found on the Vintage Scoops website

Find out more online

Categories / Art and Photography

Sean Sims “All You Need is Love” Print

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This isn’t the first time that those famous Beatles’ lyrics have found there way onto some artwork – this time it is Brighton-based artist, Sean Sims who has produced this All You Need is Love Print.

The design features two doves with the lyrics in a variety of suitably retro style fonts. It is available is a limited edition of just ten, with each one signed and numbered. If you like the design, but the pink and purple colourway isn’t to your taste, don’t despair as this is just the first in series with different colour options to be released in due course.

The print costs £50 from Brighton Pod.

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Philips 100 22AF100 portable record player

Philips

Not the rarest '70s record player, but this Philips 100 22AF100 portable record player is well worth a look for the right price.

In a shade of yellow/orange, it plays 33 and 45 records, with the speaker built into the lid and the whole thing easy to pack up and carry around like a small suitcase.

It's described as having a 'very good sound' and is in 'used but very good' condition. A couple of days left for bidding, but right now it's just £3.21.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Vanilla Frosting Coat from Moon Collection

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For instant sixties impact, outerwear that's sharp and structural is always a winning choice, and a look that's been done to great effect by many modern designers. This Vanilla Frosting Coat from Moon Collection pulls off undeniable retro chic that'll transform any outfit.

The coat's vintage inspiration is clearly seen in the cut and silhouette, with a subtle a-line shape that falls to the mid thigh. The double breasted buttons and mandarin collar provide structural impact, bringing in some of the exotic influence seen across later sixties fashion.

Get it online from ModCloth for $74.99.

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