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eBay watch: Meister-Anker space age mantel clock

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Clocks always seem to go down well on these pages, so we couldn't resist featuring this Meister-Anker mantel clock, which is currently up for auction on eBay.

Out of West Germany and, we would guess, out of the early 1970s, the clock features the Meister-Anker maker's name as well as that bold red and black design, a 'tulip-style' base and although it dopesn't state it, an alarm judging by the contrast hand and large button on top.

if you're going for that look, this could be a perfect addition. Sold out of the US, it's currently up for sale at $12.50 (around £8.14), so still a bargain.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography

Art deco-style Martini artwork at John Lewis

Martini

Fancy a splash of a bygone era on your wall? You might want to investigate this art deco-style Martini artwork at John Lewis.

An old advertising poster from the 1930s recreated and sold exclusively at John Lewis, the image is printed directly onto canvas, with a choice of print size and the option of a frame.

Obviously that means prices vary too, but the entry-level price for the 40 x 50cm print is £50.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

1960s Jopo bicycle returns with new colour range

Jopo

Not the first time we've featured this (indeed, we've mentioned it twice if you include the mini kids version), but we want to flag up the new colour options of a 60s cult classic – the Helkama Jopo family bicycle.

First produced in 1965, this timeless design is the bike that grows with you – adjusting the seat and the handlebars (which is easily done) means you can ride the same version version as a child and adult. It also offers an upright riding position, gear-free riding (and easy pedalling), a kickstand, steady luggage carrier and an integrated lock. Well, you wouldn't want something nabbing it, would you?

Especially when you see the price. 379 Euros secures you one online, with orange, green and yellow being those new colours.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Music

I Love Acid t-shirt by Electric Sun

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Ok, it's a bit late for the 20th anniversary of the second summer of love, but if you love dancing in the open air and the sound of a Roland 303, the I Love Acid t-shirt by Electric Sun could be for you.

It's a heavyweight T-shirt (185 gsm) made from 100 per cent pre-shrunk ring-spun cotton, screenprinted in black and red with the logo and old school synth design, the Electric Sun logo also in the back between the shoulder blades.

The shirt is also limited to just 50, each one individually numbered and available exclusively online. Medium to extra large available, all selling for £17.99. You can also check out some classic acid house tunes at the very same website.

Find out more at the Electric Sun website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Space age Poppins Umbrella Stand by Barber Osgerby

Poppins

A modern-day take on that late 60s, early 70s space age look – the Poppins Umbrella Stand by Barber Osgerby.

New this year, but screaming of the past, it's sized at 30 x 33 x 30cm, made of standard injectionmoulded glossy ABS and has room for up to six umbrellas – enough for the wettest of days.

Choose from four colours (although the orange is our favourite), each sells for £83.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Architecture, Design and Interiors

Trellick Tower façade cushion from Margo Selby and People Will Always Need Plates

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You may think that People Will Always Need Plates have exhausted all the possible designs that come from the Trellick Tower: we've seen cushionsplates and mugs and even a Christmas stocking. However, it's back to this iconic Brutalist building they go for their latest product, a cushion of the Trellick Tower façade, produced in collaboration with Margo Selby

Margo's skill lies in weaving – indeed you may have seen her on the BBC Mastercrafts programme – and this cushion shows the façade of the building recreated using woven silk/viscose jacquard. This gives a nice tactile feel and some would almost say an almost welcoming look both to the building and to the cushion.

The cushions are turquoise on one side and white on the other and filled with a feather core. They cost £70 each. 

Buy it from Rume