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Here’s a small selection of items destined for the web shop this week. Top left, we have a very nice vintage cane carry basket. It was the lovely shape that first attracted us to this piece. Initially, we thought that it might be sewing related, with sections for knitting needles and other craft materials… but having thought about it, we now reckon that it might be intended for a picnic. In the centre, it has four compartments that would accommodate bottles – and smaller sections around the outside for sandwiches and other snacks. What do you think?

We’ll leave that question hanging in the air and move onto top right – a gorgeous little set of egg cups. They’re made by Figgjo Flint of Norway – we love this cheery daisy pattern. The perfect way to start the day!

A bit more pottery at bottom left, albeit on a slightly larger scale. This planter was designed by Glyn Colledge and produced by Denby Langley in the early 1960s. With the current trend for cacti and succulents in mind, we think that this piece would be perfect for them – either one large example or a small collection in various shapes and sizes.

And, last but not least, we have the very cute small vintage oil lamp at bottom right. We believe it’s called a Pixie, Luna or Kelly lamp – the self-righting form designed for use in air raid shelters during the Second World War. We’ve had these in various colours over the years and we particularly like this delicate powder blue shade.