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Retro Toys by Elise has come to CCs Retro – Polly Pocket, Star Castles, Barbie

Retro Toys by Elise has come to CCs Retro – Polly Pocket, Star Castles, Barbie
by | August 3, 2018 | No Comments

Retro Toys by Elise has come to CCs Retro – Polly Pocket, Star Castles, Barbie Retro Toys My daughter Elise is into Vintage Retro Toys.  Yes, she is a collector too.  And yes, sometimes, when she gets doubles, she sells her toys. She is going to progressively publish information about her collections… Go to https://www.ccsretro.com/vintage-retro-toys/ for a list to all of her collections to watch out for. She is starting with Vintage Polly Pockets. Happy Bargain Hunting and Collecting
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CCs Retro On Sale – Robertson Shop now closed

by | February 15, 2018 | No Comments

CCs Retro On Sale – Robertson Shop now closed CCs Retro On Sale       The CCs Retro shop in Hoddle St Robertson NSW is now closed.  My friend Sonja has relocated her Art & Craft Classes across the street.  At this stage I have no plans to open a physical shop front anywhere. The big half-price sale went well, and I followed it up on Sunday with a stall at the monthly Robertson Markets.  Both days were successful.. 
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Closing Down Sale – Robertson Shop – Everything Half Price – Saturday Feb 10th

by | February 4, 2018 | No Comments

Closing Down Sale – Robertson Shop – Everything Half Price – Saturday Feb 10th – 10am-3pm Closing Down Sale next Saturday from 10am – 3pm. The CCs Retro shop in Hoddle St Robertson NSW will close on Sunday 11th February.  My friend Sonja is relocating her Art & Craft empire across the street and there won’t be room for my shop.  No hard feelings, we had a great year in 2016 with the shop.  2017 brought a change in priorities
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CCs Retro returns to Robertson

CCs Retro returns to Robertson
by | April 4, 2017 | No Comments

CCs Retro returns to Robertson NSW in April 2017 CCs Retro will be open Saturdays as of April 8th 2017 right next door to the Big Potato in Hoddle St Robertson. Thanks to my friend Sonja you can now shop a wide range of retro home wares at CCs Retro, if you are in Robertson on the weekend.  For those of you not from my geographical neighborhood, Robertson is in the Southern Highlands of NSW, one hour drive south-west of
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Retro Homewares SALE: CCs Retro is on SALE

by | February 16, 2017 | 1 Comment

Retro Homewares SALE Retro Homewares SALE:  CCs Retro is on SALE Yes it my first ever SALE. I have marked down 14 rare collectibles and they will stay down until April 11th or sold. I have marked down some of the most expensive items on my website (so search from highest to lowest price to find them quickly).  These items were already reasonably priced so now they are super bargains. Item ON SALE include Hornsea Canisters, Villeroy & Boch Plate,
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Mid-Century Glass Makers Article

by | November 2, 2016 | Comments Off on Mid-Century Glass Makers Article

Mid-Century Glass Makers Article entitled “Mid-Century Glassware: Glass Makers and Designers”. As I add items of stock to the Shop, I hope to add Articles about stock items, the makers and designers. My third article is about Mid-Century Glass Makers. I have included information on the glass makers I have become ware of in the last five years including Iittala Finland, Pukeberg Sweden and  Lasisepat Mantsala Finland. Follow this link to the Article Mid-Century Glassmakers Article
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Vintage Australian Plastic Makers Article

by | October 15, 2016 | Comments Off on Vintage Australian Plastic Makers Article

Vintage Australian Plastic Makers Article entitled “Bakelite Canisters and Bessemer Plates”. As I add items of stock to the Shop, I hope to add Articles about stock items, the makers and designers. My second article is about Vintage Australian Plastic Makers.  I have included information on Company History and Product Range where it has been available, and also Prices and Availability, and Plastic Development. Some of the plastic makers and brands included are Marquis, Duperite, Vogue, EON, Sellex, Ornamin, TAMCO,
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Retro Adrian Franklin Great Book

by | October 5, 2016 | No Comments

Retro: A Guide to the Mid-20th Century Design Revival by Adrian Franklin Retro Adrian Franklin.  This is a great book from one of the presenters of the ABC 2011 Series “Collectors”.  Adrian Franklin is an entertaining and informative writer and I am really enjoying this book published in 2011. I was at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney last week with my daughter and after flicking through this book, I had to bring it home. If you want some insight into
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Bakewells Pottery Sydney Article

by | August 29, 2016 | Comments Off on Bakewells Pottery Sydney Article

Bakewells Sydney Pottery Article As I add items of stock to the Shop, I hope to add articles about stock items, the makers and designers. My first article is about Bakewell Brothers of Sydney Australia.  I have tried to cover off History, Product Range, and Prices and Availability to the best of my knowledge. Some of the product range covered includes Beulah Ware, Newtone Art Ware, Trent Art Ware, kitchen pottery, bowl, jugs and canisters. Follow this link to the
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