Friday, 3 April 2026

Playfair House

                                                                            


Welcome to my sales blog, just scroll down the page to see the latest listings. Every day I will change the listings to give a choice of different eras, themes and items.

Please email me at jltg40@btinternet.com if you have any questions and interested in buying. Prices shown, plus postage/shipping, happy to combine multiple purchases. Please note that these are collectors items, not toys. If an item is marked as sold, please email as I may have a similar/same item for sale. Many thanks, Lizzie


The Kitchen




6989 - A nice old painted metal pan and lid - £10.50



7347 - A small, finely made glass jug/pitcher - £9.50 - reserved



6577 - A set of 4 old metal plates, marked Germany underneath (see below) £16.50 for 4



7120 - A fine wooden modern miniature laundry frame which fits well in an older house - £10.50



6673 - An old metal bucket with chippy paint finish. - £10.50



5812 - A charming old painted wooden adjustable high chair.


Please see all images for detail/condition - £24



7128 - Old metal teapot, jug, sugar bowl etc - £16.50


The Cleaning Cupboard


3380 - An unusual old cast metal hoover (vacuum cleaner)


In a fixed position/non moving parts - £28


The Snug


4379 - An old sofa and chairs which appear to be handmade from matchboxes £10.50 for the set 




6601 - An old attractive oriental design vase - £10.50


The Hallway


2710 - An early 20th century wooden clock with stencilled detail and hollow back (see below) £14.50



The Nursery


6619 - A matching painted wooden chair and table set, circa 1940s/1950s - £16.50 the pair



501 - An old wooden bed with split/damage one end (see below)


Comes with a cotton mattress - £12 the pair - reserved




6951 - A smaller scale quirky vintage rocking horse - £28 - reserved 



3325 -  Little toadstools for projects, some damage to a couple (see below) so reduced to - £3



6926 - A quirky painted metal toy figure.


Please see all images for detail/condition - £16.50



1662 - A painted wooden bedside table with non-functioning door and hollow back - £8.50




6879 - An old painted metal toy boat for the dolls house nursery - £12.50 - reserved




647 - A sweet little carved wooden box for storage in the bedroom or nursery - £7.50




6921 - An adorable toy rabbit, rear view below.


Just missing one shoe/foot - £16.50 - reserved



130 - An old painted wooden pig with a few imperfections (as this is an OLD item). See both images for detail/damage/condition - £9.50 - reserved



The Bedroom



6653 - An unusual "dad-made" bedroom set.


With functioning parts and charming handles made from old beads.


Please see all images for detail - £34 the set




6977 - An attractive old soft fabric rug with pink trim - £10.50



The Bathroom




6854 - An old painted metal bath, circa 1930s - £10.50


Textiles for Projects



4479 - A small scrap of old green soft velvet - £4



4805 - A small piece of vintage floral cotton for curtains, bedcovers etc. Size approx 3 cm by 20 cm with one hemmed edge - £4.50 - reserved



4120 - A small scrap of vintage fabric - £3.50




1722 - A small piece of lovely old fine cotton fabric with rabbit design - approx 24 cm by 23cm with some fading and a few small holes to work around (see below - £8.50



7236 - A piece of vintage soft brushed cotton fabric, perfect for cots, beds and prams. Size approx        40 cm by 22 cm - £8.50



2383 - A charming fabric scrap from an old sample book suitable for a small project. It does have 2 punch holes at one end to work around - £4.50


The Garden and Outside Space




6913 - An old painted metal flower pot - £9.50



6917 - A charming old miniature garden gnome. Some damage to his left knee (see below) £10.50 - reserved



6927 - An old painted metal running rabbit - £16.50 - reserved



2837 - Two small bunches of  attractive flowers - £4.50