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eBay watch: Gino Valle-designed Solari Udine Cifra 6 1960s flip clock

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An iconic and influential design – yet this Solari Cifra 6 flip clock is currently on offer on eBay for just 99 pence.

The clock was designed in 1965 by Gino Valle, one of a series of similar clocks, this being the largest in that series. In terms of features, it's good for going on your wall or on a table (stand included), with mains power keeping those silkscreen printed digits ticking over. There's also a cream and white plastic case, plus a clear acrylic front.

It's not a perfect example – there are a few signs of age and missing a couple of screws (which are easily replaced). But that shouldn't put you off too much – this is a sought-after design and at retail, they tend to sell for fairly high prices.

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eBay watch: Unused 1970s Philips 133 portable record player

Philips

A real bargain on eBay right now – this unused 1970s Philips 133 portable record player.

Dating back to the 1970s, it is indeed described as 'mint condition' and 'real museum quality', so we can presume this is a pretty decent model being offered. Features include battery or mains power, a 70s orange colour scheme, 33/45/78 speeds and a speaker that doubles as a case, complete with integrated handle.

All of that right now for just £1. Yes, you read that right.

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eBay watch: 1970s Putzler and Peill glass ceiling lamp

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A very distinctive piece of lighting for very little outlay – this Putzler and Peill glass ceiling lamp.

A 1970s design, the shade is made of transluscent white glass decorated with grooves in a swirl pattern on its bottom, a chrome cone of attached to the top, which is suspended via the cord and a white plastic ceiling cone.

Described as being in good condition and in full working order, it's up for just £1 right now. An absolute steal if you're looking for a 70s-style fitting.

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eBay watch: Lundby midcentury-style dolls houses and furniture

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Big thanks to Sonia for inspiring today's eBay watch, although her collection of Lundby midcentury-style dolls houses and furniture could easily have fit into our Retro Rooms section.

Sonia has been buying 1960s and 1070s Lundby pieces off eBay of late, Swedish designs that replicate Scandinavian living of the time in minute detail – right down to the avocado bath suites, working light systems and illuminated period TVs and fish tanks.

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eBay watch: JVC 3240GM Videosphere space age television

Videosphere

An icon of the 1970s, this JVC 3240GM Videosphere space age television is just £1 on eBay right now.

Granted you'll need to get it converted for use to digital (in the UK anyway), but if you can deal with that, this is a fine example. A 'limited' grey version, it's described as being in 'very good' condition and 'hardly used'. A few age scratches being the only issue. But on the plus side, the base and chain are intact.

Not sure how much it will go for in the end, but right now, it's a bargain.

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eBay watch: 1970s space age Pfaffle alarm clock lamp

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A design that could only have come out of the 1970s – this Pfaffle alarm clock lamp, which is up for grabs on eBay for not a lot of cash.

According to the seller, the lamp was designed by Knox for Pfaffle, a mix of chocolate brown plastic for the structure and brushed aluminium for the lamp section. Not just a lamp though – this is an alarm clock too.

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