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Random sanding stuff, four padlocks (Chelmsford, CM1)
Promised
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.
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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Withdrawn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?
2h
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Old fashioned door furniture (Chelmsford, CM1)
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.
2h
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Electric light bulbs (Chelmsford, CM1)
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.
2h
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Glass and metal shelving unit (Chelmsford, CM1)
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.
2d
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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?
2d
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Football shaped storage jar (Chelmsford, CM1)
Beautiful football shaped large glass storage jar, with lid. My mum used it for cotton wool balls, but obviously could be used for anything.
2d
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Kitchen cupboard hanging brackets (Chelmsford, CM1)
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.
3d
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Postcards (Chelmsford, CM1)
Mostly unused, but a couple written on and have been through the post
3d
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Pack of two casters (Chelmsford, CM1)
Two little wheels, unused.
3d
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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.
3d
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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.
3d
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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.
6d
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Long narrow carpet offcut (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
New carpet offcut, light green.
6d
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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.
6d
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Photo frames (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Three photo frames, good condition.
6d
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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.
7d
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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.
7d
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Boots wash bag (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Small boots wash bag, very good condition looks barely used.
7d
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Hat stand (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Light wood hat stand, good condition.
10d
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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.
11d
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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.
11d
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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?
11d
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Bag of pegs (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Bag of little used pegs, mostly wooden.
11d
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Unused greetings cards (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Bought many years ago but never used. Vintage!
11d
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Small tyre pressure gauge (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Never used, came free with insurance I think . Very old now.
11d
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Two unused photo albums (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Unused slide-in photo albums, holds 200 4 x 6 photos each.
13d
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Tall narrow Billy bookcases (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Tall narrow Billy bookcase plus side extender display shelving. Bookcase is 40cm wide x 28cm deep, x 202cm high (tape is 2m, so a bit longer than that) Side shelving is 32 x 28 x 202 Collect from Big Yellow in Robjohns Road, Chelmsford.
14d
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Auntie's button tin (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Large tin of ancient buttons, auntie never threw anything away. All at least 50 years old, she died in 1981 but was nearly blind for a decade before that and had stopped sewing.
15d
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Hitachi video recorder (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Just dug out of storage, dated 1998 on the manual (thanks dad!). No idea if it works, no remote but we were using it without one nearly 20 years ago when it was last used.
15d