Weights

weights
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

A box of tiny weights I found in a charity shop in Northwich.
Originally it had 4 x 1g weights.
2 x 2g weights and 2 x 5g weights.
in a very simple wooden box.
Some lovely scratches on the front from the simple metal hook.

weight

weight
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

close up of a 2g weight.

back hairpins

back hairpins
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

These pins are going a bit rusty, but the back is worth a look at.

Ripplewave MONSTER GRIP

hairclips long
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

Another wonderful piece of packaging,
Trade Marked
RIPPLEWAVE
with
FIXED TO STAY FIXED
WILL NOT INJURE THE HEAD.

Aristocratic Hair-pin

hair clips
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

A great piece of packaging that not only looks great but also shows you how to use the hair-pin.
It says the Pin
"IS THE HAIR-PIN FOR THE WELL GROOMED BOB"
INVISIBLE IN USE
ANATOMICALLY PERFECT
SUITABLE TO ALL STYLES OF HAIR DRESSING.
Trade Mark is
"OCEANS OF NOTIONS"
What a great trade mark to have.
Printed in England

Back of the Hair Clip Card

hairclipsback
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

I love the backs of these cards..

Pot Menders

pot menders
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

British Made
I found these on Brick Lane market in London over 10 years ago.
They were made as a make do and mend during wartime.
Made of two layers of metal sandwiches a thin layer of cork.
for repairing leaks
POTS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BOWLS, BATHS, JUGS.
To be fitted the same as on the card.

Back of Potmender

potmenders back
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.

Note..small nut that holds on the pot mender.