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Free:
portable typewriter (Nailsea BS21)
Promised
Prepare for net zero with this Imperial 200 manual portable typewriter, manufactured in Japan c1970. In working order with carrying case.
Free:
gift-wrapping paper (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
30 part-used rolls of good-quality gift wrapping paper: 18 Christmas, 12 general.
+1
+1
4h
Free:
window-mounted extractor fan (Nailsea BS21)
Vent-Axia Model VA150. For fitting to windows, for which you need a circular hole cut. Can be wall-mounted if you can get a suitable adaptor. Was working when removed from our old utility room. Fitting instructions included.
4h
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PAIR OF 1950s 9-INCH DIAMETER ‘INDUSTRIAL’ STYLE LAMPSHA (Nailsea BS21)
Pair of dome-shaped shades 9 inches in diameter. The Bakelite supports have become discoloured from the heat of the incandescent bulbs that would have been used. If you use LED equivalents there should be very little heat, so you could presumably paint the supports.
4h
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PAIR OF 1950s 11-INCH DIAMETER ‘INDUSTRIAL’ STYLE LAMPSH (Nailsea BS21)
Pair of dome-shaped shades 11 inches in diameter. The Bakelite supports have become discoloured from the heat of the incandescent bulbs that would have been used. If you use LED equivalents there should be very little heat, so you could presumably paint the supports.
4h
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clear acrylic rods (Nailsea BS21)
Bundle of 10 clear acrylic rods, each 2 metres long with diameters ranging from 6mm down to 1mm. Left over from production of a very large translucent space-hanging. Offers all sorts of artistic possibilities.
4h
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used hardboard sheets (Nailsea BS21)
8 feet by 4 feet hardboard sheets, useful to protect floors during building or DIY projects. The upper surfaces have marks and stains which testify to their history, but the undersides are clean and sound, which is what counts. There are 8 in total, which is enough to cover an area of around 250 square feet, but have as many or as few as you wish.
4h
Free:
laboratory balance (Nailsea BS21)
Return to the pre-electronic age with this balance, which has a bakelite base and pans and aluminium column (with a bit of corrosion). It has had a hard life and needs some adjustment to make it work properly, but at least it looks the part. Comes complete with set of weights.
4h
Free:
bird table (Nailsea BS21)
Promised
Height 58 inches, width of base 24 inches. Generally sound, although some evidence of early woodworm in the base. As you’re unlikely to be using it inside, this hardly matters.
4h
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large piece of pin-board (Nailsea BS21)
Piece of ‘Sundeala’ fibre-board, of the kind used for notice-boards, 5 feet by 4 feet. Painted white on one face and drilled for mounting. Plus an extra bit 5 feet by 19 inches. Very expensive if you buy it new!
7d
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vent axia window-mounted extractor fan (Nailsea BS21)
Model VA150. For fitting to windows, for which you need a circular hole cut. Can be wall-mounted if you can get a suitable adaptor. Was working when removed from our old utility room some years ago. Fitting instructions included.
7d
Free:
PAIR OF 1950s 11-INCH DIAMETER ‘INDUSTRIAL’ STYLE LAMPSH (Nailsea BS21)
Pair of dome-shaped shades11 inches in diameter. The bakelite supports have become discoloured from the heat of the incandescent bulbs that would have been used. If you use LED equivalents there should be very little heat, so you could presumably paint the supports.
7d
Free:
1950s BELL-SHAPED LAMPSHADE (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Bell-shaped plastic shade 9 inches in diameter. Fits directly to bulb-holder. Tiny crack on the edge - see second photo.
10d
Free:
vintage enamelled industrial lampshade (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
11-inch diameter metal shade, enamelled green on the outside, white on the inside. Some slight crazing to the white enamel and a little rust around the perimeter, but not obvious unless you look for it.
10d
Free:
clear acrylic rods (Nailsea BS21)
Withdrawn
Bundle of 10 assorted rods, each 2 metres long with diameters ranging from 6mm down to 1mm.
16d
Free:
standard lamp (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Good-quality hardwood, with walnut finish (which is dull after many years of loft storage, but should polish up well). Height 5 feet. Originally the cable ran from the bulb-holder through the centre of the column, but when we acquired it the cable had been cut off at the bottom. Unless you can find a way of boring through the column to reinstate the original arrangement, you will need to have a lead trailing from the bulb-holder.
22d
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plastic sheet, black on one side, white on the other (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Originally supplied for horticultural use, but offers numerous other possibilities. Roll is 2 metres wide by 8 metres long.
22d
Free:
lining paper for drawers and shelves (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Six unopened rolls, each 570mm x 2500mm plus four part-used rolls.
22d
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paper and fablon for possible craft use (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Various rolls of wallpaper, plain paper and Fablon of various kinds.
22d
22d
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'Reading cushion' (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Loft25 'Reading cushion' in 'Pacific' (that's navy blue to you and me) velvet. See the Loft25 website for a full description - As new, still with supplier's swing tag.
46d
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Vintage Russian record player (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Resprom GES321 stereo record player, but with only one of the two speakers - the other having been lost. Presumably alternative speakers could be used. Presumed to be in working order, but not tested.
48d
Free:
Vintage Russian record player (Nailsea BS21)
Withdrawn
1970s 'Resprom' GES 321 stereo record player with one speaker. The other speaker has been lost, but presumably alternative speakers could be used with it.
48d
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vintage office paper – obsolete sizes or types (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
From the 1980s: Xerox 80gsm copier paper, 215 x 330 mm (very odd size): 1 ream Orbit 45gsm paper for carbon copies, foolscap (203 x 330mm or 8” x 13”): 2 reams Croxley Script 70gsm paper, foolscap: 2 reams Unicopy 80gsm copier paper: 1 ream Various: Quantity of unwrapped paper, foolscap: approx 1.5 reams All these are white. And, as a slight concession to modernity (in relation to size, at least): A4 Judicature paper (used for court documents pre-1999 and has blue ruled margins for sewing): 1 ream Preference will be given to anyone who can offer a plausible educational or charitable use.
84d
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hp deskjet d1660 colour ink-jet printer (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Appears to be in working order (it wakes up when plugged in and switched on), but not having been used for some years it will need new ink cartridges, which are still available. Complete with power lead and transformer and cable to link it to a USB port
90d
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Colour ink-jet printer (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
HP DESKJET D1660: Appears to be in working order (it wakes up when plugged in and switched on), but not having been used for some years it will need new ink cartridges, which are still available. Complete with power lead and transformer and cable to link it to a USB port
93d
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Artists' paper (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Large (1000mm x 710mm) sheets of heavy (c200 gsm) good quality paper for pencil, charcoal or pastel drawing. They have been in store for over 30 years and were not kept properly flat, so are a bit wavy and some of the edges are slightly discoloured or otherwise less than perfect. There are 120 sheets in total, so I’m happy to divide them between those who are interested.
93d
Free:
Art paper (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Large (1000mm x 710mm) sheets of heavy (c200 gsm) good quality paper for pencil, charcoal or pastel drawing. They have been in store for over 30 years and were not kept properly flat, so are a bit wavy and some of the edges are slightly discoloured or otherwise less than perfect. There are 120 sheets in total, so I’m happy to divide them between those who are interested.
93d
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triple ‘diner bar’ ceiling light (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
Antique brass finish with three clear, ribbed, glass shades. Takes 3 x 42W maximum Edison screw GLS bulbs, or presumably an LED equivalent. Overall width (between outer edges of shades) 35 inches (89 cms). Height adjustable from 26.5 inches (67 cms) to 34 inches (86 cms) from ceiling to bottom of shades (although bulb will protrude a little further). Each shade is 8.5 inches (21.5 cms) in diameter. Complete and in excellent condition.
99d
Free:
1920s FOUR PANEL INTERIOR DOOR (Nailsea BS21)
Expired
Size: 77¼” x 29½” Mahogany-stained softwood with good quality bronze handles. Good condition, with no decay or damage, other than a hairline crack to one panel, which opens slightly in dry conditions.
147d
Free:
four-drawer filing cabinet (Nailsea BS21)
Gifted
‘Leabank’ steel filing cabinet, grey. Robust construction and in good condition, although the paint is a little tired in places. Lockable (no key, but number is on the lock, so a replacement should be easy to obtain). Height 52 inches, width 18 inches, depth 24.5 inches.
147d