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Lot 128:
Description
An assortment of vintage and antique decorative objects and folk art comprising items in various materials and styles. The collection features a cast brass giraffe figurine; a carved dark wood bust of a female figure; and an octagonal wooden box with geometric marquetry and parquetry inlay, supporting a small glass oil lamp with a brass burner. Included are a pair of miniature hand-painted wooden clogs; two wooden textile weaving shuttles with metal-capped ends; and several small containers, such as an ornate cast metal jewellery casket with relief decoration and a deeply carved wooden box. An open wooden vanity box with a mirrored lid contains assorted trinkets, including a miniature brass lighthouse-style lamp. Additional items consist of a silver-toned metal matchbox sleeve, a yellow glazed ceramic mug with transfer-printed decoration, and a pair of shallow brass dishes. A wooden yardstick with SINGER brand markings is also present in the group.
Measurements:
Brass giraffe: approximately 11 inches height
Weaving shuttles: approximately 13 inches length
Octagonal box: approximately 8 inches width.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits varying degrees of age-related surface wear across the items. Metal components, including the brass giraffe and dishes, show surface tarnish and oxidation. Wooden objects, notably the weaving shuttles and carved boxes, display scuffs, scratches, and signs of historical use. The hand-painted clogs show some wear and loss to the decorative finish. The ceramic mug and glass oil lamp appear to be in stable condition without major chips or cracks visible. Overall, the collection is in fair to good vintage condition.
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