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eBay watch: 1970s Hornyphon 2623 portable record player

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Apologies for featuring another portable record player, but some great designs keep cropping up – which this Hornyphon 2623 portable record player is.

Let's look at the design first, which offers the three-speed record deck, contras for balance, tone and volume and a choice of battery and mains power. Oh yes – and those cool dimpled speakers, which provide stereo sound, then pack back into the deck when not in use, so you can carry it all round like a small briefcase. Very stylish. See an image of that over the page.

Condition? According to the seller, it's 'hardly used' and 'very well-tended', with 'a very few fine and slight scratches on the outside, caused by storage'. Still some time to go, £1 is the current bid price.

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eBay watch: Rosita 1970s space age hi-fi system

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Regular readers will recall us featuring the Rosita Stereo Commander Luxus hi-fi system recently, which was a stunning space age audio system, albeit for £1,699. This Rosita space age hi-fi system is similar and from the same era – but bidding starts at just £1.

There are differences though, despite the initial similarity of looks, not least the stunning chromed, tulip-style base and that similarity of age. This one is made of painted wood for the casing, with integrated speakers and a see-through plastic lid. Vinyl playback, a cassette player and a Grundig radio, plus lots of stylish controls finish things off.

Downside? This is in 'unrestored' condition and although there's no major damage, there are some (cosmetic) things missing from the cassette player. Still, with no bids and that £1 price tag still possible, this Rosita system is well worth looking at more closely. Another image over the page or see the listing for many more.

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The Prisoner limited edition postcard set by Piper Gates Design

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If you liked The Prisoner poster we featured some weeks back, you'll be pleased to know that there's an euqlly-limited sequel of sorts – The Prisoner postcards by Piper Gates Design.

Like the poster, the set of postcards mixes iconic imagery from the cult TV series with the format of 1960s Penguin paperback books to great effect. Each set of eight postcards comes with a wallet to protect your purchase and each postcard in the set is signed and numbered by the artist.

See some larger versions of the images over the page or if you want to buy, limited numbers are for sale via eBay. £10.99 secures you a set.

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eBay watch: Large 1970s Italian wall shelving unit

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Absolutely love this design. Indeed, if I had a room big enough to take it, I would be all this large 1970s Italian wall shelving unit for it.

As I said above, it's an Italian design from the 1970s, reminding me of Biba if you like – 70s with an art nouveau twist. You can imagine it getting pride of place in a hip, extravagant home 'back in the day'. Indeed, the seller claims it was 'probably originally from Heals'.

In terms of the details, it's 172cm in height and 242cm in length, as well as being a mix of glass shelves, glass dividers and that metal frame and dark base. It does come apart from easy transporting, you'll be pleased to know. Condition seems to be good, see the small print for the detail and the price right now is a 'buy it now' or 'best offer' of £1,200.

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eBay watch: Original 1950s George Nelson sunburst wall clock by Howard Miller

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A real gem has landed on eBay, this original 1950s George Nelson wall clock by Howard Miller. But there is one small problem with it.

However, yes, an original, not a reproduction. It's down as model 2022, a sunburst-style clock with 12 tapered rosewood rays, plus a drum-shaped metal dial with screw-on back plate. The entire thing has an overall diameter of 18.5 inches.

Condition is described as 'excellent', although the hands and mechanism 'appear to have been replaced' and don't seem to work. A clock expert should be able to sort it out. Anyway, right now it's just 99p – so one to keep an eye on.

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eBay watch: Italian 1970s eyeball desk lamp by Prova Lighting

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Not sure how collectable this actually is, but the eyeball desk lamp by Prova Lighting is certainly an eye-catching and distinctive piece.

Designed in either the 1960s or (more likely), the 70s, this Italian design has an aluminium base and a steel body, with a lacquered mustard yellow finish. The entire thing stands at around 30cm and is, of course, adjustable.

This lamp has been recently re-wired, retaining its original period inline switch and is described as being in 'pretty much mint' condition. £4.99 is the current bidding price.

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