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Lot 142:
Description
This lot comprises an assortment of vintage toys, fitness equipment, and decorative items. Notable inclusions are two Pelham Puppets, one housed in a yellow cardboard box marked Marlborough Wilts and another featuring a composite head with hand-painted features and a wooden cross-controller stamped Pelham Puppets. A pair of spring-loaded dumbbells made of cast iron and wood are marked Sandow’s Patent 2 in relief. A folder of Star Trek Blueprints by Franz Joseph Designs details the Constitution Class U.S.S. Enterprise. Decorative objects include a blue nativity scene egg on a stand and a pink hinged egg with hand-painted floral motifs. Ephemera consists of a green photo album with a seaside print and a framed display titled Yesterday’s Money featuring British currency and a Cadbury’s Plain Bournville label. Further items include a burgundy book titled The Narrow Way, a metal whistle, a blue vial case, leather straps, and various small trinkets.
Condition report:
The items are in varied condition consistent with age and long-term storage. The Pelham Puppet boxes show edge rubbing, staining, and surface wear. The Star Trek folder exhibits creasing and minor tears. The Sandow\'s dumbbells display surface oxidation to the metal components and wear to the wooden handles. The photo album is in poor condition with significant wear and damaged pages. The miscellaneous items show general patina, surface scratches, and signs of handling throughout.
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