New Tattoo Inspired Illustrations Available

Hello Everyone!

Following a lot of research and drawing I am now pleased to announce that a selection of original illustrations have gone onto my Etsy store here http://www.etsy.com/shop/HoldFastCoBrighton. All the illustrations that you can find there are inspired by current and traditional tattoo flash designs.


Each design is hand drawn to order (not a print!) using techniques commonly used on tattoo flash sheets. Lovingly drawn on a high quality paper these traditional flash illustrations would look brilliant in a contemporary home with clean crisp walls or in a traditionally styled household.
 

My illustrations will come unframed in a protective wallet but ,as they are all A4 in size, it will be straightforward to get them mounted in a frame size of your choice. Alternatively we can source a frame for your print if you wish. Just let us know!

All images can be stained for that traditional, tattoo shop look or left white if that is what you would prefer. Just let me know and I will cater for your needs!

I hope you like what you see but if you have a particular design that you like then please get in touch via holdfastco@hotmail.co.uk. I'm constantly working on and searching for new designs and believe me, there's a lot to get through!
 

Look forward to hearing from you soon.
 
Hold Fast Co.

 

 

Atomic Coat Rack

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129160322/atomic-coat-rack

This instantly recognisable coat rack is a truly iconic design statement that would fit into any home. Known as The Cocktail Cherry, this design had a mass appeal and people bought it in huge numbers. Reproductions are still being produced today, however this is an original in great condition.

These racks were common place in UK homes in the 50s and 60s as people were hungry for modern design. Inspired by models of atoms and molecules, this coat rack reflected the widespread fascination for science and what science could do for the new society.

The coat rack is in great condition but does show signs of use. The wooden balls show wear as would be expected of an original piece. The wire frame is clean and tidy, making it ideal for use in a modern contemporary home or a retro hallway.

Price: £28.00

Measurments: Length: 48 cms / 18.9 inches. Height: 20 cms / 7.9 inches. Depth: 6 cms / 2.4 inches.

Postage

UK: £3.00

EU: £4.85

Atomic Magazine/Record Rack

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129278985/atomic-magazine-rack

Instantly recognisable as an extension of the Atomic designs of the 50s and 60s, these magazine/record racks were a common sight in homes seeking modern design. Inspired by models of atoms and molecules this rack reflected a widespread fascination of modern developments in science and how that could influence modern society.

This magazine/record rack is in superb condition and show very minor signs of wear. The paint is original and in very good condition with minimum chips and rub. The wooden ball feet show a small amount of wear which can only be expected of an original piece. The wire frame is straight and tidy making it ideal for daily use for either magazines or your vinyl...should you be a connoisseur!

Measurements: Height: 40 cms/15.7 inches. Width: 29 cms/11.4 inches. Depth:16 cms/6.3 inches.

Price: £30.00

Postage

UK: £3.00

EU: £6.45

Shop now open!

Hello all!

After many hours of head scratching my Etsy store is now open for business! Please feel free to come in and browse (from the comfort of your own home!)

Click here to visit our shop

I have done my best to provide quality images of each item supported by an in depth description. This should help you when searching but if you would like more information then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Hold Fast Ltd

3 x Palissy Red Regatta Saucers c.1958

https://www.etsy.com/listing/128211724/3-x-palissy-red-regatta-saucers-c1958

These kitsch saucers are in the much-collected pattern of 'Red Regatta' which is a real celebration of summer and the seaside. The pattern is in white with a motif of a yacht with a red sail, as well as some tiny seagulls to the opposite side of the saucer.

Made some time around the end of the 50's into the start of the 60's, Palissy Pottery Ltd. was bought by the Worcester Royal Porcelain Company in 1958.

The saucers are in great condition with the decoration showing no signs of wear. One saucer has a small chip to the underside rim, however this does not show from the front.

Would look great displayed on a sideboard, hung on the wall, or paired up with a vintage teacup for a retro cream tea!

Price: £12.00

Saucer Diameter: 14 cms / 5.5 inches

Postage

UK: £3.00

EU: £6.40

1950s Honiton Studio Pottery Teapot

This Lovely Honiton pottery teapot/coffee pot has an iconic retro shape and is in mint condition. The earthenware teapot has a nautical theme as it is decorated with a ship motif design.

The bottom of the vessel is stamped Honiton, Devon. Although I have not been able to find much information about this design, the shape suggests it dates from the 1950s/1960s.

Would look great in a vintage kitchen or on a retro sideboard. This is in good working order...stick a brew on!

Price: £12.00

www.etsy.com/listing/128321628/1950s-honiton-studio-pottery-teapot

Height: 17 cms / 6.7 inches. Width: 11 cms / 4.3 inches. Depth: 9 cms / 3.5 inches.

Postage

UK: £3.00

EU: £6.45

A warm welcome from Hold Fast Co.

Hello and welcome to the blog of Hold Fast Co.! Working from the sunny shores of the South Coast, Hold Fast Ltd takes inspiration from the surrounding coastline and nautical times of days gone by. With a passion for the Fifties and Sixties, you can expect to find home wares that reflect the strong and truly iconic aesthetic of these eras.

 

After studying 3D design at university, I spent a number of years working as a cabinet maker in a professional workshop. This experience vastly improved my making and restoring knowledge and will stand Hold Fast Ltd in good stead.

 

I have long held a passion for mid-century design and am truly excited to be starting my (long dreamt of!) business buying, restoring and selling objects from some of the most iconic decades.

 

Alongside the classic design objects, I will also be getting creative and making items with a vintage/kitsch flavour. In this way I hope to help you in meeting your vintage and retro needs, as well as feeding my desire to be creative and explore the most visually iconic decades of the last century! What could be better!?

 

I will keep you all updated with the items that are going onto my online store, plus anything else that I see or do come to think of it! You can keep track of me through a number of sources, so please check out my Etsy store, Facebook profile, Instagram account and Twitter feed.

 

Thank you very much for taking the time to visit and read my blog. I look forward to connecting with you all very soon.

 

Kind regards,

 

Hold Fast Co.