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Books: The Decameron of Boccaccio, 2 vols. (Maida Vale W9)
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- Two 9" by 6" volumes, Navarre Society editions, translated by J. M. Rigg, illustrated by Louis Chalon.
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1969 booklet on London's Canal (Maida Vale W9)
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- "London's Canal - Its Past, Present and Future", Autumn 1969, issued by the London Canals Consultative Committee. B & W photos of various places on the canal.
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Vintage sheet music - Verdi (Maida Vale W9)
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- Verdi's Il Trovatore (in English) - Novello's Edition, early 20th century. Verdi's Rigoletto (in English) - Novello's Edition, early 20th century.
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Antique ski poles (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
28d
- Made of bamboo and leather. Early 20th century. 50" (127 cm) long.
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Nylon flag, red, yellow, black, sea theme, 36 inch x 72 inch (Maida Vale W9)
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- Tough nylon fabric. 91 cm x 182 cm. Same scene both sides.
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3 large pillows (Maida Vale W9)
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- These have been stored (in plastic bags) in a loft for decades. They are 30"x20"x10" and covered in a knit fabric, that seems to be wool. Two are cream coloured and one is half cream half grey. One of the cream coloured ones has some grey dust marks in one corner. The covers are stiched (not buttoned or zippered) on. They are possibly pre-WW2.
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Wooden bookshelf 36"x22"x10" (Maida Vale W9)
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- Veneered particleboard. 36" long, 22" high, 10" deep, with adjustable middle shelf. Back is a formica-like surface that can be cleaned of the old tape marks.
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Lampshade, white with red taffeta. 16" tall. (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
45d
- Excellent condition, 16" tall x 13" diameter, straight up sides.
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Lampshade, cream/beige with gold tassels (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
45d
- In excellent condition. 13" tall, 16" base, 10" top.
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21” tall bottle from JVR South African Brandy, empty. (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
45d
- 21” tall bottle from JVR South African Brandy, empty, by appointment to H. M. King George VI. Probably from the 1970s.
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1951 Festival of Britain souvenir booklet (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
45d
- 5 inches by 7 inches, in good condition.
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21” tall JVR South African Brandy bottle, empty, (Maida Vale W9)
Withdrawn
77d
- 21” tall bottle from JVR South African Brandy, empty, by appointment to H. M. King George VI. Probably from the 1970s.
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Wellington boots, size 38 (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
81d
- Warwick (made in Britain) boots, size 38. Despite oldish look, they are in good condition.
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Antique glass bottle with ice pocket. (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
81d
- Glass bottle, 13.5” tall x 8” diameter. Used for serving iced wine (ice went in the glass “pocket”), but later converted to lamp holder.
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PYE shortwave transistor radio, 1960s vintage (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
82d
- Runs on D cells. It hasn't been used in decades, but was working before it was stored. Traveled to Brazil in the 1960s.
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2 parts carriers (Maida Vale W9)
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82d
- Two plastic (PP) 16"x13"x2.5" carriers for small hardware pieces. Come with a few electronic parts.
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Deckchair frame - sturdy (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
82d
- This is an old (1960s) wooden deckchair that needs some tlc and new canvas. The frame is very sturdy and it would be a shame to put it in the rubbish. Comes with footrest too.
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MultiMate Advantage II word processor (1987 for DOS 2.0) (Maida Vale W9)
Withdrawn
82d
- Original boxed set, with all floppy disks.
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Zortech C++ Compiler V3.0, May 1991 (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
82d
- As new condition, with all diskettes.
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Garden tools - lawn edgers (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
83d
- The lighter red tool is newish, the other two are old, but the blades look OK.
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Lampshade, white with red taffetta, 16" tall (Maida Vale W9)
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83d
- Excellent condition, 16" tall x 13" diameter, straight up sides.
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Lampshade, red, oval (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
83d
- Excellent condition. Red gauze with light beige tassels, gold trim. 16.5" tall, oval base 22" x 18", oval top 12" x 7.5".
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1948 London Olympic Games - Official Souvenir magazine (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
84d
- All the pages are there - the cover page is detached and a bit ragged.
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Old issues of The Listener, 1950 (Maida Vale W9)
Withdrawn
84d
- 15 issues of the BBC's The Listener, dating from January to May 1950
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Two old wooden tennis rackets and presses (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
85d
- Dunlop rackets, Alpha and Gold Wing.
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Miniature electric iron (old!) (Maida Vale W9)
Withdrawn
85d
- Found in my attic. I have put a new plug on, but it does not heat up. Maybe you can fix it?
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Lampshade 17" tall x 19" long, beige (Maida Vale W9)
Withdrawn
86d
- Light beige colour, cloth, with interior cloth lining. Has a small tear on bottom edge (see 1st photo). 17" tall, 19" x 16" long/wide. 100W max bulb (incandescent).
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300 cm x 120 cm plastic floor protector mat (Maida Vale W9)
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86d
- 9' 10" x 3' 11" mat. Has some cracks from use but is all in one piece. Was used under a wheeled bed.
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Full length mirror (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
86d
- 155 cm x 49 cm (19 ¼" x 61") mirror in excellent condition - can be mounted on wall or door. Has hole for handle on right side.
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Child's chair (Maida Vale W9)
Gifted
87d
- Metal frame with wicker. Sturdy. Is about 60 years old. Back is 18" high, seat is 8" high x 13" wide.
