Categories / Music

Danelectro retro HoneyTone mini amplifier

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You probably remember the Danelectro 60s-style guitars we featured earlier this week. Well, it’s not just retro guitars being produced by the company, they also do a neat range of retro music accessories, including this Danelectro retro HoneyTone mini amplifier.

It’s got the looks, that’s for sure, with the chrome detailing and genuine leather handle. But it’s also quite a smart piece of kit. Louder than most mini amps, it offers you the choice of a clean or an overdriven vintage sound, a headphone socket if you want to keep it to yourself, along with volume and tone controls. And the whole thing is powered by a single 9 volt battery.

Available in a choice of colours, you can pick one up for £32.99.

Find out more at the JHS website

Categories / Design and Interiors

George Nelson Petal Clock

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Good and interesting design is nearly always timeless. And if you didn’t know any better, you would probably think the George Nelson Petal Clock – or at the most, something from the 80s. Well, in actual fact, the clock was in production originally from 1956 to 1958.

It’s now been re-introduced by Vitra to the original specification, with construction from lacquered MDF and metal. The only update is a battery-powered quartz movement, powered by a single AA battery.

You can pick one up for £152.

Find out more at the Design Shop UK website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Retro faux suede table lamps

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Some time back we featured the 50s-style Hip Haven Modwire lighting. In a similar style (well in shape anyway) and much cheaper are these retro faux suede table lamps.

The design is probably more 60s than 50s, with a shade of faux suede with "punched" pattern and in a choice of colours. There’s also a chrome base, with control just a matter of touching it.

And best of all, they’re cheap – you can pick one up for £14.99, with free delivery.

Find out more at the Freemans website

Categories / eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech

eBay Watch: JVC Videosphere TV

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If someone made a top five of iconic TV sets, I’m absolutely certain that the list would contain the JVC Videosphere TV, like this one currently up for grabs on eBay.

It went into production by the company around 1970, with a design based around a space helmet. And as a round TV that wouldn’t sit easily on a flat surface, it has a way of hanging freely – a chunky metal chain, which is still with this model – a big bonus. Also complete are dials and aerial, with the body work also in original condition.

Right now (with a few days still to go) it’s going for £49.99. It’s likely to go for far more by the closing date.

See the full description and images at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography

New Shag prints – Alligator and Yawner

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I’ve not checked the Shagmart store for a while, but looking today, I noticed that there’s three new Shag prints online and for sale – including the Alligator and Yawner prints pictured above.

The names pretty much sum up the prints – Alligator is a nine colour serigraph featuring a girl and her alligator, while Yawner is a girl, her cat and a baby devil. This time it’s an eleven colour serigraph. Also new is a rather cool LA Modern print – check that out at the site.

The two prints above are limited to 250 and come signed by the artist. Each sells for $110 (around £55).

Find out more at the Shagmart website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Mix Tape Wonder Wallet

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There seemed to be a lot of interest in yesterday’s Retro Cassette tote bag. So we thought we would feature another cassette-based product – this time, the Mix Tape Wonder Wallet from Tangled Up In Blue.

The cassette wallet is one of a range of designs, all with sections for money and change, plus separate areas for chequebooks and receipts, plus clear pockets for your cards. And it all snaps shut with a contrasting tab.

Sized at 8 inches x 4.5 inches, you can pick one up online for $32 (around £16).

Find out more at the Tangled Up In Blue website