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Suitcases (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Three Samsonite hard shell suitcases. Just open interior, no compartments. Relatively lightweight for their size. They can be carried with a handle or wheeled. I have the instructions for the locking mechanism but they are inside and I can no longer remember the code we chose so will need someone more ingenious than me to crack it.
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Cheese or cake platter (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Expired
French. Hand painted, ceramic, good condition.
1h
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Fine porcelain cups (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
4 Royal Doulton Asian Rose cups, 3 large and 1 medium, gold decoration on rose pattern. No longer suitable for hot drinks due to hairline cracks but could be used for a craft project. The other cup is early Swedish Rorstrand. Hate to throw them out.
2h
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Small Edwardian wardrobe (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Withdrawn
Known as a “Gentlemen’s wardrobe” it has a hanging rail for shirts or slats for shelving. Could be upcycled to make a handy toy or kitchen cupboard. 53inches high. 30 wide. 19 deep.
60d
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Steamer (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Very simple to use. Just fill removable chamber with distilled, deionised or tap water, plug in and steam is generated within a minute. Surplus to requirements as I have a hand held steamer as well.
87d
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Large wine rack (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Can sit horizontally or vertically. Holds 84 bottles.
88d
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Bamboo plant stand or coffee table (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Probably mid century as it was my grandmother’s. Used to have a glass shelf on top which spontaneously shattered one day.
88d
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Banana bench seat cushions (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Two standard size, colour as per photos. Need scrubbing or power washing.
88d
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Extendable table (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Bit of a project for someone. Mid century dining table, round or oval with foldaway extension. Been outdoors for 10 years hence its present condition.
88d
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Wedding dress size 12 (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Pronuptia, white lace over satin. Worn once (obvs) in 1980. Bear in mind that a size 12 in those days was a lot smaller than today- I was waist 23, bust 34, height 5.5”. Designed to be worn over a hoop but I preferred it to hang as it was. Welcome to try it on no obligation to take it.
91d
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Large umbrellas (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
6 large umbrellas. Some branded eg Mercedes, Legal&General, Pernod. Mostly used but all functional. The Mercedes one has never been used but the rubber hand grip has started to become a little “sticky”.
92d
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Kettle and toaster (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Black kettle, small white two slice toaster. Clean and good condition.
101d
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Suitcase (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Medium/large. Wheels and carrying grip. Lightweight
101d
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African shield and drum (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Bought I believe by a family member in the 1970’s from Zambia as it then was called. Lightweight wood and leather.
107d
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Door knobs (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
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A number of glass and brass, and all brass door knobs
107d
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Two wine racks (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
One holds 25 bottles and the other 36. Dusty but sound.
110d
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Upright vacuum cleaner Orek (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
Orek was used in the hotel industry as it is lightweight, powerful and goes from carpet to hard floors automatically. Not cordless. This was inherited and while I have some dust bags to go with it I am not absolutely sure how they fit.
110d
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Designer dust bags (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Expired
Five dust bags. Michael Kors, Marfa Stance, Emmy, Icartai, Papworth.
116d
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Decanter (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Expired
Holds one bottle of wine.
116d
116d
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Linen tablecloth and napkins (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Expired
Irish linen, very pale green.
128d
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Set of bowls for dips/olives (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Expired
Set of three ceramic bowls and ceramic spoons with a wooden board. Suitable for dips, olives, nuts etc. As new.
128d
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Individual cake platters (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
There are 6 of these. Made of melamine , I think from France, and each with a different design. Never used.
132d
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Dyson Cordless vacuum (Colchester 3 miles. CO6)
Gifted
I have a Dyson DC44 Animal cordless vacuum with its charger and attachments. Has stopped working but maybe someone would know how to fix it or replace battery/ motor? It’s been cleaned and filters washed and is in good condition having had little use. Seems a pity to throw it if it can be repaired.
132d