Lot 10:
Sold for: £16
Description
A collection of assorted decorative items and silver-plated trays including examples of vintage advertising tins. The lot features two large silver-plated trays, one oval and one circular, both decorated with elaborate chased foliate and scroll patterns and including a pair of serving tongs. Metalware in the group comprises three black-painted wrought iron tripod candlesticks, a pair of wall-mounted scrollwork candle holders, a brass chamberstick, a trio of interlocking decorative horseshoes, and a small brass cowbell with a rope attachment.
Also included is an assortment of ornaments and ephemera, notably three vintage metal tins: a red rectangular tin with a cream label reading ‘CRAVEN “A” 55, PICCADILLY, LONDON, W.’, a yellow rectangular tin printed ‘W.D. & H.O. WILLS GOLD FLAKE HONEY DEW’, and a square ‘SOUTHERN COMFORT’ tin featuring a steamboat illustration. Decorative objects comprise a composite owl figurine with green inset eyes, a white opaline glass hand sculpture, a floral-patterned metal planter, and a novelty boot ornament with green laces. A small horseshoe-shaped metal thermometer and two animal figurines, depicting a hedgehog and a fish, are also present. The fish ornament is a multi-coloured glass or stone style figurine.
Condition report:
Significant paint loss, surface oxidation, and scratching are visible on the \'CRAVEN \"A\"\' and \'GOLD FLAKE\' tobacco tins (photo 1). The decorative fish figurine shows a large chip and loss of material to the dorsal fin area (photo 3). General surface wear, light scratches, and areas of tarnish are evident across the silver-plated trays and metalware (photo 1). The black mesh organizer and wrought iron items show minor scuffing to the painted finishes (photo 3).
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