Midcenturyboy

I specialise in old advertising, Antiques and unusual items.. And a bit more

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I fell for this campaign as a little boy. I thought that the typography was so clean and clear that the soap must be better than the competitions. #advertising #typography #clarity #type #design #interiordesign #homedesign This is the back of an old 1930s newspaper #advertise

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@LaurenceBBattle @AFCBSydney @afcb333 @_steve_butler_ @JohnGarard @AFCBOldgit @SteveFletcher33 @hill_franco @DaGazUK @davidcaplin46 @AFCBFrance @afcbournemouth @UpTheCherrieS @BmthEchoSport @ukeaglesfan @vicjewellery @AFCBNashville @RedNBlack_FC @AFCBFlorida 😁

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The phrase "I'm off to spend a penny" is entrenched in this piece https://t.co/1i9Z9i012l

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One of my small purchases of last year of which is now on the market. A pair of 1940s presentation perfume bottles by Cardinal, New York... There's something cute about its design in… https://t.co/IJNFjVgTF0

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A cute set of 1930s indoor skittles. Sometimes the oddest of things will grab my attention whilst looking about and the pursuit of cool small items is something that's here to stay. A… https://t.co/OHqTv1CCfo

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@topcollectable1 @ChtSutAntiques Yes... Always annoys me

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Samuel Pickwick appearing as a doorstop in his original paint from the early 1800s. #advertising #literary #author #bookworm #doorstop #rare #interiors #samuelpickwick https://t.co/KS8CbAXUFA

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How's about a 19th century West African drum with the age of it nicely showing. Looks fab lounging in a corner of any space. 😉 #homedecor #decorator #Interior #interiordesign #Africa #drums

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@LaurenceBBattle @MarionuottoMo @FloamyMagee @nc_treasures @paytheladylaura @lovejoy_updates @MaryPadian @TraciLombardo @MarkMeyerHere @billysantiques @studioantiques @roundthebend_TV Not 💯 % on who.. But what is a very detailed piece of art.. Why? Because if one could do that.. One would.. A real antique with great gilt work on the frame... Should be worth a few quid Laurence ☺ well done!

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@LaurenceBBattle @ElSegundoBeach @roundthebend_TV @ElCuervoGallery @elsegundo311 @MarionuottoMo @fentinic @davidcaplin46 @TedLieuPAC @rubberclowncar @jdanziger1957 @lilywhiteshar @SteveFletcher33 @studioantiques @Cathy70405046 @VisitCA @tylersurfboards Heyyyyyy.. Even though its late afternoon now😂 #hmv #hismastersvoice #iconic #rare #signs #large #colourful #imposing #nfs #nipperdog #nipper Magic!!!

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@ChtSutAntiques I vote for the waste paper basket ☺

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Great resonance there and not too heavy.... And yaaaaaas the beat goes goes.... I'm guessing you bought it? #drums #Sound #BEAT

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☺... That's always a good thing

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Morning mate ☺

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@hill13_graham How much are they?

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I had to tell myself that while dealing with the hospital

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I had to have that attitude just recently when getting things done me in hospital

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@LaurenceBBattle @ElSegundoBeach @bigtony76 @RitaBarkley @roundthebend_TV @studioantiques @miningmeagan @VinChicAntique @Ossiebel @vicjewellery @davidamackey @Manormonkeys @maxim_dragan @minnyiowa @GrammieV3 @mrigankgurudatt @MarionuottoMo @TravelChannelUK Weird stuff happened with my account today and nearly lost people.... So I'm revealing the fruits of my lunacy in frustration aaaaaaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhg!!!!!

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No filter and looking great on a kitchen wall...A super detailed Rainbow Trout that is hand painted on fibreglass.. #interiors #interiordesign #handpainted #fibreglass #fishmonger #fish… https://t.co/G7t2bmSKtk

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The BSA Victoria ladies bike is a stylish and comfortable ride #1950s #bsa #1950s #1950sfashion #goodwood #original