Lot 17:
Sold for: £9
Description
A collection of decorative trays and a fire screen featuring traditional British motifs and various materials. The lot includes a large copper fire screen with a repoussé shell-and-scroll border framing a glazed landscape print of a village street with thatched cottages, supported on metal legs with a top carry handle. Also present is a wooden tray inset with four ceramic tiles decorated with floral designs, a rectangular wooden tray with a mirrored base featuring a hunt scene print and a textured gold-tone inner border, and a large yellow-toned tray decorated with a still life of fruit and flowers. The assortment is completed by a silver-plated galleried tray with an engraved foliate and scroll pattern, a plain dark wood tray, a small oval vanity mirror with a decorative brass-tone frame, and a white rectangular tray featuring a black line drawing of a “MARKET PLACE” signed “VERONICA ZABEL” to the lower right. No further manufacturer marks or documentation are visible on the items.
Condition report:
The collection shows various signs of age and wear. The prints within the fire screen and mirrored tray exhibit visible foxing and discoloration (photos 1, 2, and 3). There is noticeable tarnishing and surface wear to the metal components, particularly the copper screen and silver-plated tray (photos 3 and 8). The wooden frames show minor scuffs and wear consistent with handling (photos 4, 5, and 6). The floral tiles and glass surfaces appear intact with no visible cracks or significant chips.
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