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eBay watch: A pair of 1960s Danish space age two tone ceiling lights

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Danish

The maker? The year? We're not entirely sure, nor is the seller to be honest, so let's just say these are a pair of 1960s Danish hanging lights, which could prove to be really good value.

Likely to be 1960s but possibly sneaking into the 70as, this pair of lights is actually made of metal, with what looks like copper (or a copper colour) on top, with steel at the bottom, sized around 24cm diameter.

Condition is described as 'good' but they do have some small scratches due to age and use – see the full description for close-up shots of the affected areas. Right now, the price is just 1p for the two, although there's still some time to go.

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eBay watch: 1970s Philips 100 22AF100 portable record player

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Philips

Not the rarest '70s record player, but this Philips 100 22AF100 portable record player is well worth a look for the right price.

In a shade of yellow/orange, it plays 33 and 45 records, with the speaker built into the lid and the whole thing easy to pack up and carry around like a small suitcase.

It's described as having a 'very good sound' and is in 'used but very good' condition. A couple of days left for bidding, but right now it's just £3.21.

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eBay watch: 1950s Strand Patt 123 theatre lamp

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Once a functional object for stage and screen, this Strand Patt 123 theatre lamp is now ideal for an interesting retro feature in your home.

According to the seller, the Patt 123 was first used in 1957 in stage and studio work, with this particular model professionally polished and rewired to take modern domestic bulbs, as well as being mounted on a tripod stand which rotates 360 degrees. Check out some of the detail shots on the seller's page – the full-length images don't perhaps do it justice.

Still a good few days to go with it, £5.50 is the current price.

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eBay watch: 1970s Henri Mathieu ceiling light

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A very interesting and eye-catching space age design – this Henri Mathieu ceiling light.

According to the seller, the French designer produced this back in 1970, with a brushed aluminium construction and a lacquered inside, the gaps producing both the light and the lighting effect.

Some wear (see the large images on the site), but no dents, so nothing too serious to worry about. £14.50 is the price right now.

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eBay watch: 1970s Fiat X1/9 by Bertone sports car

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Fiat

Looking for a head-turning retro sports car that doesn't cost a fortune? Right now, this 1970s Fiat X1/9 by Bertone sports car could fit the bill.

The car was produced by Fiat from 1972 – 1982, this one being a 1978 version with a 1300cc engine and removable hard top that looks, on first glance, like being a perfect example. But read the write-up and you'll see it's had some restoration, but needs more – a dent to the driver's door needs sorting for a start.

Saying that, it's it's described as a 'great driving' car and has just 48,000 miles on the clock, so if you're willing to do the work, it could be a winner. Right now, bidding is at £210.

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eBay watch: 1969 Olivetti Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

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Olivetti

We have featured the design before. Indeed, we've even featured a poster of it. But if you want to own a classic 1969 Olivetti Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass, a model as good as any is on eBay right now.

You could say it's a space age twist on a (then) functional item, coming in its own matching plastic carry case and with this model, the plastic boxed cleaning brushes and the original instruction booklet too. Which is rare to find.

It's described as being in 'full working condition', but with 'some traces of very light wear comensurate with age'. Nothing to worry about in other words. Bids already placed, so right now it's at £77.

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