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Lot 163:
Description
An assortment of vintage metal novelty items, primarily consisting of figural table lighters and barware accessories. The collection includes several pieces with a patinated bronze-toned finish, featuring lighters in the form of a seated frog, a classical teapot, and a tall handled ewer with foliate decoration. One notable item is a lighter shaped like a hand grenade, bearing the incised characters MK-8 L.S on the body. Other objects include a small metal item designed as a vintage vehicle, a silver-toned metal bottle stopper with a cork base and a fruit-themed finial, a small silver-toned figural head, and a large decorative plaque or brooch depicting a cornucopia overflowing with fruit. The items are constructed from various cast metals, displaying a range of surface treatments from polished silver tones to aged bronze patinas. No visible manufacturer marks or country-of-origin stamps are identified.
Condition report:
The items exhibit general surface wear, patina, and oxidation consistent with age. There are visible scratches, scuffs, and minor areas of finish loss across the collection. The functional condition of the lighter mechanisms has not been tested and they are sold as found. The cork on the bottle stopper shows signs of compression and age.
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