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325 366 - Blast from my past #4

Actually this is also one of my treasure. This is an original 1960s lava lamp - or glub lamp as my nan calls it. Not sure why she calls it that as I can find no reference on Google. Anyway, I have coveted this lamp for years. Long before the recent tacky resurrection of these gorgeous beasts. My nana being the doll that she is gave this to me about 10 years ago. I don't usually turn it on as the originals are quite dangerous if the oil gets too hot. However, tonight I turned it on. This photo doesn't do it justice but you get the idea. the wax is taking AGES to melt, i think the heater is knackered.

 

Me and my cousins used to nag for this to be turned on. How retro and cool is my nan? I can't wait to have a house large enough for this to have it's own corner [not that i live in a shoebox].

 

Nana, you rock. x

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Uploaded on November 20, 2008
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