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£15 | 1950s Napkin Ring Set
Set of six injection-moulded plastic 1950s napkin rings, made by Kenroy. Part of the original box is with them, but sadly it fell apart when picked up! Ring diameter approximately 1.5", height just over 1" In nice clean condition, no signs of wear or damage. |
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£10 | Melaware Eggcups
Set of four 1950s red and white melamine eggcups by Melaware. These eggcups are red outside and white inside, and measure approximately 1.75" (4.5cm) high, and 2.5" (6cm) wide including the "brim". They stack to save space. In nice clean condition. |
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£15 | 1950s Napkin Rings and Holder
Set of six hard plastic napkin rings in a holder. Holder measures 6.5" long (16cm) x 2" wide (5cm) |
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£22 | 1950s Spice Jar Set
Set of four hard plastic spice jars in rack. Made by Stewart Plastics. Rack has notches in the back, making it suitable for either hanging or standing. Jars approximately 3" high x 2" wide at top and 1.5" wide at base. Set appears to be unused - still has what appears to be original corrugated cardboard packing inside rack. |
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£12 | Wooden Scottie Dog Clothes Brush Set
Two varnished wooden clothes brushes in a varnished wooden box with 3-dimensional Scottie Dog motif on front of box. Box has small hook on back for hanging. Box measures approximately 4" (10cm) x 2.5" (6cm) x 4" (10cm) high. Brushes measure approximately 6" (15cm) long. Brushes show some slight signs of wear to the bristles, but are clean and complete. |
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£6 | Quilting by Penelope
Booklet size approximately 7.5" x 10" 16 pages. Undated, probably 1940s. Includes patterns for tea cosy, pram or cot cover, hot-water bottle cover, bedroom slippers, cushions, baby coat and bonnet, nightdress sachet, pochette |
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£6 | Modern Crochet by Penelope
Booklet size approximately 7" x 10" 16 pages. Undated, but I think it's 1940s. Includes patterns for tray cloth, table mat, chair backs, edgings, necklets, collars.
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£5 | Pineapple Crochet Designs
Approximate size 7.5" x 10.5" 24 pages. Centre pages are loose. (c) 1963 Includes patterns for table runner, tea cloth, luncheon set, trolley cloth, tray cloth, cheval set, doily, chairback and armrests. |
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£8 | Binca Embroidery by Penelope
Approximate size 7" x 10" 16 pages. Undated. Includes large fold-out sheet of embroidery charts, which I don't think belongs with the booklet. Chart is headed "Presented with Woman's Own, September 16th 1961" Booklet includes patterns for chairback, tablecloth with strawberry design, girl's bonnet, traymat, belts, wall panel, tea cosy, girl's skirt, sewing apron, shoe bag, cushion covers, stool top, work bag. |
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£10 | Cox's Manual of Gelatine Cookery
Published by J & G Cox of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1937. It's hard to believe this little book is over 70 years old, it's in such good condition. 91 pages, with a few colour illustrations. Approximate size 4.5" x 7" (11cm x 18cm) Front cover is a lovely illustration of Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery. Recipes include sweet jellies, savoury jellies, moulded salads, invalid dishes, cold fish and meat dishes. |
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£15 | American Woman's Cook Book
Published by Culinary Arts Institute, Chicago, 1948 960 pages. Illustrated with black and white and colour photographs. Thumb-indexed. Over 5000 recipes and helpful suggestions. Complete with dustjacket and has been covered with heavy clear polythene to keep it clean. Approximate size 5.5" x 8.5" (14cm x 22cm) |
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£12 | Canadian Cook Book
(c) 1947 451 pages. Hardback, with dustjacket and plastic cover. Dustjacket a bit tattered at edges. Approximately 5.5" x 8" (14cm x 20cm) Illustrated with line drawings. |
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£16 | Betty Crocker's Dinner for Two Cook Book
First edition, fourth printing. (c) 1958 Published by Golden Press, New York. In excellent condition Hard cover, spiral-bound. Approximately 5.75" x 8" (14cm x 20cm) 207 pages. Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs. Sections include: American Favorites, Seasonal Specials, Pennywise Dinners, When Company Comes, What Every Kitchen for Two Needs
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£16 | Betty Crocker's Good and Easy Cook Book
First edition, tenth printing. (c) 1954 Published by Golden Press, New York. In excellent condition Hard cover, spiral-bound. Approximately 5.75" x 8" (14cm x 20cm) 256 pages. Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs. Sections include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Get-Togethers, Holiday Open House, Teen-age Gatherings |
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£8 | Potato Recipes
click for image of inside of book Potato Recipes, edited by Elizabeth Craig, issued by The Potato Marketing Board. Published 1936. 48 pages Approximate size 5" x 8" (13cm x 20cm) Back cover has some creases, otherwise in very good condition Illustrated with cute line drawings |
