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Four hole, hole punch (Chelmsford, CM1)
Hole punch which makes four holes, nothing wrong with it, I've just discovered I have two of them.
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Long narrow carpet offcut (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
New carpet offcut, light green.
2h
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Small old side table (Chelmsford, CM1)
Beautiful old side table with fine barley twist legs, my mum bought it from a second hand market about 50 years ago. Sadly, the veneer has not survived storage very well and needs repair. Maybe a project for someone?
8d
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Small magazine rack side table (Chelmsford, CM1)
Dark wood magazine rack with table top, or small table with magazine holders...we were using it as a bedside table. Good condition.
8d
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Six plastic crates (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Four collapsible, two rigid with integrated lids. Have disposed of the contents so no longer needed.
14d
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Cutlery drawer contents (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Random cutlery from my parents" cutlery drawer. A couple of sets, but mostly random 1960s and later, used for at least 50 years and looks it! I have no idea why they ended up with so many teaspoons, there's enough to keep a small tearoom going. Has until Thursday 16th of July, when I have a booking at the tip.
20d
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Kitchen things (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Large stockpot (has dodgy lid handle which will need to be drilled out and refixed), grater, three small basins, pyrex casserole without lid, and baking trays. These have until Thursday 16th of July when I have a booking at the tip.
20d
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Kitchen cupboard hanging brackets (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
I think these are kitchen cupboard hanging brackets, I have a vague recollection of having too many when I bought new ones to fit a new kitchen. Not 100% sure though. Two packets of a pair are unopened.
23d
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Pack of two casters (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Two little wheels, unused.
23d
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Electric light bulbs (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Old style tungsten bulbs, bayonet fittings, were working 14 years ago, no idea if they're still working, I have nothing to test them on. Small ones are 60W, can't read the rating on the larger ones. One energy saving stick, same vintage and fitting.
23d
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Football shaped storage jar (Chelmsford, CM1)
Withdrawn
Beautiful football shaped large glass storage jar, with lid. My mum used it for cotton wool balls, but obviously could be used for anything.
25d
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Glass and metal shelving unit (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
I think it was originally a TV stand, but I used it as a bedside table, there is a channel for cables in the spine.
25d
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Four Glass Placemats (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Glass placemats or small worktop savers, good condition.
27d
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Postcards (Chelmsford, CM1)
Withdrawn
Mostly unused, but a couple written on and have been through the post. Last chance before they get put in the recycling this week.
28d
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Random sanding stuff, four padlocks (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Drill sanding disk and refills, three packs of sanding sheets two packs of ancient staples, four lightweight padlocks, small tube of upholstery pins. Asking just in case some can use it, otherwise it's going in the bin/recycling next week.
28d
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Old fashioned door furniture (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Door handle, Yale lock, letterbox and a brass number 9. I've also got a box of self adhesive draught excluder, no idea how sticky it is though, all is about 50 years old.
28d
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Postcards (Chelmsford, CM1)
Withdrawn
Mostly unused, but a couple written on and have been through the post
31d
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Old glass vase (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Slightly yellowed pretty trumpet shaped glass vase, probably early to mid 20th century, surprisingly light. 19cm tall, just under 13cm wide.
31d
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IKEA lantern and tea light (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Black small IKEA lantern and tea light, only used a couple of times, tea light is new.
34d
34d
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Ancient doll's deckchair frame (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
At least 60 years old, was mine as a child. Needs the fabric seat replacing which should be easy.
34d
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Photo frames (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Three photo frames, good condition.
34d
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Small painted dresser/cupboard (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Handmade in the 1960s by my dad to fit a very small dinette. Needs to be rubbed down and repainted. Very useful for smaller spaces! 78cm wide x 34cm deep x about 198cm tall. Currently in the front garden.
35d
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Mugs and bowls (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Four mugs, one soup mug (has manufacturing fault, that's not a chip), three melamine stripey bowl, and one white ceramic bowl.
35d
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Boots wash bag (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Small boots wash bag, very good condition looks barely used.
35d
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Small old side table (Chelmsford, CM1)
Withdrawn
Beautiful old side table with fine barley twist legs, my mum bought it from a second hand market about 50 years ago. Sadly, the veneer has not survived storage very well and needs repair. Maybe a project for someone?
38d
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Hat stand (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Light wood hat stand, good condition.
38d
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Old fashioned Mouli (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Old fashioned 40 year old Mouli, used to make purees, and grate foods. I made all my daughter's baby food with it. Slightly corroded in storage but would clean up ok.
39d
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Two small vintage slide cases (Chelmsford, CM1)
Withdrawn
Gold coloured metal slide cases, 1960s, holds 150 transparancies each. Gold paint is flaking inside so will need some tlc.
40d
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Old bedding sets (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Five double duvet sets, duvet cover and pillow cases. Two flannel very thick, one with snow scene, three poly cotton. Have been in storage many years, but maybe could be useful for pets?
40d
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Bag of pegs (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Bag of little used pegs, mostly wooden.
40d