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eBay watch: 1970s Pine Moon light

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It's not quite a Verner Panton Moon light, but this Pine Moon light isn't a million miles away.

Pine is the material here, with the lampshade made of eight concentric pine laminates circles held by two vertical rods, a pine one at the bottom and another housing the bulb casing at the top. All can be adjusted for different lighting effects.

It is said to be in decent order, with a few age marks and is currently offered for a fraction of the price of Panton reissue. How much? Just 99 pence as I type.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Barbara Hulanicki Hula wallpaper range for Graham and Brown

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Lancashire-based Graham and Brown seems to be pulling in the big names for its designer wallpaper ranges these days, including Biba legend Barbara Hulanicki, who is offering up this Hula design for the more adventurous amongst you.

Described as her 'signature' style, the design certainly evokes the bold and adventurous days of the Biba brand/store and if you can deal with the dark colours, it will certainly be a talking point in your home.

As you would expect from Graham and Brown, this is 'paste the wall' paper (which is also washable), offered in rolls 52cm wide and 10m long. It sells online for £30 per roll.

Find out more at the Graham and Brown website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Starsky and Hutch-styled 1976 Ford Gran Torino

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One man's obsession could be your gain with this 1976 Ford Gran Torino, inspired, as you can see, by the cult car from the Starsky and Hutch TV series.

A whopping 18ft long, the car was originally bought off Ebay but has undergone extensive work since – a new Ford Racing 351w crate engine, new Ford Racing Aluminium Manifold, dual hand built Magnaflow exhausts, new radiator and heater hoses, new front rotors, pads, seals, bearings and brake hoses…the list goes on. Check out the site for the full breakdown. Let's just say a lot of money has been spent and the new engine has done just 600 miles.

It still needs some work (again, listed on the site), but looks to run fine as it is. The only thing you'll need to worry about initially is having a garage big enough to house it and the money to buy it. On the last point, £7,000 is needed to get on the bidding board.

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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.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Psychedelic Kimono Top by Winter Kate

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Of all the celebrity fashion ranges to inspire vintage fans, that of Nicole Richie is one we never expected. However, her Winter Kate line features quite a few retro-look pieces, including this Yellow Eden Kimono Top. An impressive departure from the days as Paris Hilton's best mate.

The easy luxury of this top lies in the fit, with a high end pattern cut ensuring that the shape is flawlessly luxe. Combined with a psychedelic style orange print, the shirt has an air of 1970s influence, taking a sixties aesthetic into the mainstream with flair.

It's available now online in the UK from My Wardrobe for £218.

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Categories / eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech

eBay watch: 1970s Hanimex HRC 5020 8-track audio system

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The pictures certainly don't do this justice, but one thing is for sure – this Hanimex HRC 5020 8-track audio system looks like a retro bargain.

Dating back to the 70s (as you've probably guessed after seeing the presence of the 8-track slot), the Japanese-made system also offers an AM/FM radio receiver, an old school (flip numbers) digital clock with buzzer alarm and two matching separate speakers.

A touch of stylish space age design without the big price tag – it's currently on eBay for just £9.99.

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