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Junk we found lying around

Tape cassette: Pünktchen Pünktchen

Posted on January 27, 2011 by accidentallyantique

This tape cassette may feature grimly-smiling Western Europeans, but the solid nature of its font betrays its communist origins. Beloved by the wife of Chairman Mao, this cassette was played at official functions and gatherings throughout the course of China’s … Continue reading →

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Red and white training shoe

Posted on January 26, 2011 by accidentallyantique

I very nearly felt bad about posting later than usual, but then I remembered I have this stunning artifact to placate you all with. This remarkable piece of footwear was worn by American president Richard Nixon the day he was … Continue reading →

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RESCUED: Future Technology – Chappell recorded music library

Posted on January 25, 2011 by accidentallyantique

On first sight, this old CD would appear to be a simple library of “technology” sounds to be played as accompaniment to appalling low-budget films about “the future”, as perceived by annoying drama students marching around abandoned warehouses dressed in … Continue reading →

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Shrunken apple on saucer wearing hat

Posted on January 24, 2011 by accidentallyantique

This beautiful – if intrinsically temporary – work of contemporary art was created by an unknown artist from West London. It was created to represent the hours wasted by the artist waiting at bus stops in the freezing cold wastelands … Continue reading →

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RESCUED: Little Tykes cassette player

Posted on January 21, 2011 by accidentallyantique

Although not worth as much as some of our other pieces, this child’s cassette player has a lot of potential as an investment. As a child growing up in a poor family in New York, little Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta … Continue reading →

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Tortoise reposing upon wooden box

Posted on January 20, 2011 by accidentallyantique

Remarkably akin to a tacky lawn ornament sitting on top of a cheap “ethnic” wooden box made cheaply by starving Indian factory workers, this piece really has a truly unique history. For in actual fact, the box and the tortoise … Continue reading →

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Green ceramic walrus

Posted on January 19, 2011 by accidentallyantique

Innocent as it looks, this little walrus was actually the possession of renowned Classical and Romantic pianist and composer Ludwig van Beethoven. As he slowly grew increasingly deaf throughout his early 20s, it bore him great solace and comfort. He … Continue reading →

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RESCUED: White Musk body lotion (used)

Posted on January 18, 2011 by accidentallyantique

It is a source of constant amazement to find what one can pick up in charity shops. Our expert was speechless to discover that these incredibly precious items were being sold at a price which is beyond insulting to all … Continue reading →

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Tape cassette: Valses Venezolanos

Posted on January 18, 2011 by accidentallyantique

Most rock fans know that before joining The Rolling Stones, music legend Sir Mick Jagger studied at the London School of Economics. This is indeed the case: but a lesser-known fact is that he took time out of his studies … Continue reading →

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Unusual teacup and saucer

Posted on January 18, 2011 by accidentallyantique

There was a time when the world was a better place: a more genteel, elegant place, full of lace tablecloths, ironing boards and fish knives. In some places it still is. Skegness, for example, where we found this charming cup … Continue reading →

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