A1Scrapmetal

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Older than I think I am.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

THE HOME IMPROVER


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A small piece of resin cored solder in a packet.
with the words:-
THE HOME IMPROVER.

Back of packet


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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Matchbox


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One of the matchboxs..or perhaps they are called match tins..found at the collectors fair in Northwich.
It looks as if it has had a lot of use, scratched and dented and very worn in some areas, such as the button which you press to open it.

Matchbox (open)


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Simple catch, with button.

Metal matchbox (end detail)


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Rough end plate to strike the matches on.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

SELFSET mouse trap


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Found on Crewe Market in the summer.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to continue adding to my mouse trap collection.
They are rather horrible and this one is extremely vicious.
But they do have an interest to me in their invention and clever design.
(and as Michael said "every trap in your collection is one less out there being used").

Saturday, September 05, 2009

Matchbox labels


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More matchbox labels on the small metal object theme from the collectors fair.

Matchbox Labels


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We went to the collectors fair at the memorial Hall in Northwich today.
We sat for ages going through a huge pile of labels on a table, 3 pence each...only manage to spend £1.80.
All these seemed appropriate for my metal collection.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Hair Curlers


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These curlers are the most complicated and uncomfortable looking ones I have found so far.
What woman do for beauty!

Curler (front)


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Curler (back)


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Packets of Hair Pins


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Note use of hair pin to hold the packet shut.
You get to see what you are buying and they save on glue.

Packets of Hair Pins


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Hindes Hair Clip


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Ventured to Chelford Boot sale in the summer and bought a big handful of assorted hair clips and grips for one pound..selection above...