Antiques, Curios, Collectables. Tin toys, Musical instruments, Ephemera, Bronze
Lot 134:
Description
An assortment of vintage and contemporary collectables, household items, and tools spanning various categories. Automobilia includes an oval metal plaque marked DDR and an Automobile Association (AA) vehicle grille badge bearing the serial number 9E03504. Scientific and measuring instruments feature a vintage Weston Lightometer in a fitted leather case and a Nestler slide rule housed in a long leather sleeve. The collection includes several items in original packaging, notably an Ernesto stainless steel hip flask, a Triumph branded box, and a wine tool set containing a corkscrew and stopper. Tools and utility items comprise two pocket knives—one red-handled in a presentation box and a multi-tool in a camouflage textile pouch—alongside a handheld magnifying glass with an integrated light. Decorative objects include a resin tree-face planter in the Green Man style, several copper-finished figurines of dancers and animals, and a ceramic plate decorated with floral and fruit motifs. Further miscellaneous items include a boxed set of rubber stamps, a beaded bracelet reading LOVE GRANDAD, and three small glass flasks in a green leather carrier. Several wooden rulers marked Made in England are present.
Visible ruler 1: 34 inches
Visible ruler 2: 11 inches.
Condition report:
The collection shows a varied range of conditions consistent with age and functional use. Contemporary items such as the hip flask and wine set remain in original boxes which show minor shelf wear and light creasing. Vintage instruments like the slide rule and light meter exhibit surface wear and scuffing to their leather cases. The AA badge and DDR plaque show moderate oxidation and surface tarnishing. The resin planter and figurines show light surface rubbing and dust accumulation. Ceramic and glass components appear free from major chips or cracks upon visual inspection.
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