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eBay watch: 1960s Merrow Associates-style rosewood coffee table

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Rosewood

The seller claims it 'may be an early piece by Merrow Associates'. We don't think it is, but this rosewood coffee table is certainly a good buy.

Dating back to the 1960s, it has that wonderful rosewood frame, supporting a smoked glass top. There is also storage either side of a central stabliser, along with recessed castors.

The seller claims that there's a tiny scratch along the bottom edge, while tow of the glass pads need replacing. Minor things in other words. Which makes the £49.99 price tag a real bargain.

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eBay watch: Signed Alan Aldridge Chelsea Girls poster

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Aldridge

Yes, it's more than a bit pricey, but this signed Alan Aldridge Chelsea Girls poster is an iconic image and one you'll rarely find on eBay.

Chelsea Girls was a 1966 experimental underground film directed by Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey, following the lives of young women at the Hotel Chelsea. It was also the inspiration for Nico's 1967 debut album, Chelsea Girl.

Yet most of that seems forgotten while the poster is still one of the most memorable images of the era. This particular poster was apparently hand-signed by Aldridge in 1970 and according to the seller, has a gallery guide price of £5,000. He is asking £4,500, which seems a bit rich for an eBay sale, but he will take an offer. You can always chance your arm.

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eBay watch: 1970s space age mirror

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Mirror

If you're after a 70s-style look in your home, this space age mirror on eBay could be the ideal accessory.

It's sized at 51 x 51cm and is described as being in 'excellent vintage' condition, with a bold yellow finish and a shape that screams the space age era of the late 60s and 70s.

A few bids on the book with a couple of days left, but still only £5.59 right now.

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eBay watch: 1970s Bedford CF ice cream van

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Icecream

Bored of your office job? Crave a job that takes you along the highways and byways of our towns and cities? You need to bid for this 1970s Bedford CF ice cream van, then pick up a white coat. Job done.

Being sold because the owner is buying a new one (so obviously a bit of money in it), this is a 1976 van with a double glazed window for seeing straight into the lolly freezer, storage for 7x 5-litre tubs on the go (with room for another 20 tubs inside too) and an option to buy a whippy machine.

As a van, it's been upgraded with a new coil, exhaust, lights, battery and chrome wheel caps and is ready to to as soon as you've got the ices on ice. Downside? It's on the Isle of Wight, so you'll have to drive it back from there. Price is now £2,500, with a few days still to go.

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Blessing 1970s space age alarm clock

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Blessing

A nice design for not a lot of cash – this Blessing 1970s space age alarm clock.

A (West) German design, it's made from white plastic, with a design that angles the face up towards you, with luminous hands sweeping round a constrast face, which itelf is covered by perspex.

Dials on the rear for setting time and alarm, as well as one to wind to clock up. Bids right now are at £16.

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eBay watch: Award-winning 1972 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV

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Spitfire

Looking for a classic car that needs absolutely no work whatsoever? Maybe we introduce you to this 1972 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV.

You really need to check the listing page to get a full idea of just how much work has been done to this car. According to the seller, 'everything has been replaced', from a rebuilt engine to the cream leather and custom embroidery for the seats. Indeed, it was such an eye-catcher, this tax-free sports car even made the cover of Triumph World this year.

An award winner and an eye-catcher, it's the perfect classic car – and right now it's listed on eBay at just 99 pence.

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