Lot 205:
Sold for: £18
Description
A collection of decorative objects, die-cast model vehicles, and jewellery, accompanied by a galvanised metal storage trunk. The group includes a large Japanese style footed porcelain vase featuring a deep red ground with raised polychrome floral decoration and gilded scroll feet. Automotive models include a boxed Shell Collezione Classico Ferrari 1948 166 MM, a cased vintage fire engine bearing the text BURN MORE REFUSE, a loose tan and brown roadster, and a black presentation box containing two smaller vehicles and a gold-tone signet ring. One vehicle base is stamped MODELS OF YESTERYEAR, 1929 4 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY, MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY; another is marked MATCHBOX, JAGUAR XK 120, MADE IN MACAU; and a third reads 1930 HUDSON MOD. L. Also included is a carved pale green hardstone style figurine of a stylized creature with inset red eyes. The contemporary galvanised trunk features copper-toned latches, a central handle, and a padlock with two keys.
Condition report:
The porcelain vase shows a significant break and visible glued repair to one of its scroll feet (photo 4 and 6). The loose die-cast models exhibit minor paint wear and surface marks consistent with handling (photo 3 and 7). The hardstone style figurine appears intact with no visible chips (photo 3). The galvanised trunk shows minor surface scuffs and remains in functional condition with its locking mechanism present (photo 5 and 8).
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