Everything Else
Some of our vintage items that don't easily fit into a specific category. Please call us on +44 (0) 1245 363764 or email us at sales@metroretro.co.uk with your requirements and we will be happy to help.
A galvanised cattle trough with round profile lip. A very solid tank that has gained a wonderful patina after years in a field. Sitting on a handmade rusty steel stand. Please note, this tank isn't water tight and has small drainage holes in the bottom.122cm wide 50cm deep 74cm high tank 43cm high
A matching pair of Italian Pollox spotlights on fixed height tripod stands. The spotlights have their original aluminium shutters and glass Fresnel lenses. Originally 5000 Watt lights they have been re-fitted with bayonet bulbholders for standard household bulbs. An inline footswitch operates the lights. Price is per light. Price for the pair £1250tripod base 79cm leg to leg total height 210cm spotlight body diameter 42cm
A 19th C pine fire surround with carved details. The original paint finish has worn through to the timber to give a wonderful timeworn patina. This substantial fire surround is a perfect example of characterful architectural salvage!167cm total width 145cm wide to outside of uprights 95cm internal width 83.5cm internal height
A reclaimed round top cattle trough planter on stand. Weathered finish to the galvanised tank and a rusty finish to the stand will work in a traditional garden and the simple design would also fit with a contemporary outdoor space. The tank simply sits on the stand meaning that it can be easily moved around.94cm wide 50cm deep 63cm high 29cm tank depth
A salvaged water trough planter on rusty iron stand. A compact size planter with a lipped edge that would work in a traditional and modern garden as well as smaller spaces such as a balcony. The tank simply sits on the stand so can be easily moved, even when planted up.68cm wide (75cm inc. lip) 50cm deep (56cm inc. lip) 64cm total height 26cm tank depth
A salvaged galvanised water tank planter on handmade painted steel base. This tank has a mesh bottom for drainage and is supplied with a sheet of zinc that sits in the bottom of the tank to keep soil in place (see photos showing the tank with and without the zinc sheet in place) The handmade stand has a shelf and the light green paintwork has been aged. The tank simply sits on top of the stand.60cm wide 46cm deep 101cm high tank 25cm deep
A salvaged galvanised water tank planter on handmade rusty steel base. Both tank and base have developed a lovely aged look that would provide visual interest in both modern and traditional gardens. The compact size means it would also work in a small space such as a balcony. The tank simply sits on top of the stand.68cm wide 50cm deep 64cm high tank 26cm high
A salvaged galvanised water tank planter on handmade steel stand. The stand has been painted and aged back. The tank has a steel mesh bottom for drainage and is supplied with a sheet of zinc to hold soil in place (see photos). The tank simply sits on top of the stand.dims TBC
A handmade steel terranium frame, painted white and rubbed back to allow for rusting and ageing. The base is made using a salvaged deed box lid. The upper frame can be lifted off the base.47cm wide x 38cm deep x 45cm high
A 1950s cloth covered female bust form mannequin on height adjustable steel stand. The mannequin is fitted with a bulbholder (standard bayonet type) including shade ring, to allow a lampshade to be fitted. base 48cm x 48cm height in photo 153cm