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Lot 181:
Description
This collection of vintage and antique objects is presented in a light-coloured wooden box with internal brass-toned hooks. The items include a brass-toned whistle marked THE THUNDERER PATENT H.R. A set of five Soviet-era commemorative medallions is housed in a plastic case bearing the Cyrillic text НИКТО НЕ ЗАБЫТ, НИЧТО НЕ ЗАБЫТО; individual medallions are inscribed with memorial sites including КУРГАН СЛАВЫ and ХАТЫНЬ. The lot also features a double-ended, ribbed clear glass bottle of the type used as a 19th-century infant banana feeder, a circular leather-cased tape measure, and a metal perpetual calendar dial marked CALENDAR FOR 40 YRS and 1994-2033. Additional objects comprise a small metal tin marked MADE IN ENGLAND, a green molded plastic box, a cast metal trinket box with high-relief rose decoration, a small metal donkey figurine, two metal bangles, and two small framed prints of pigs. Measuring references included are a wooden ruler and a yellow fabric tape measure marked A TRADE MARK OF THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Wooden ruler visible length: 15 cm
Singer tape measure visible length: 17 cm showing 28 to 34 inch markings.
Condition report:
The collection shows general signs of age-related wear and use throughout. Metal items exhibit various degrees of patina, surface oxidation, and tarnishing. The wooden box has surface scuffs, scratches, and minor edge wear. Framed prints show some edge wear and fading to the images. The glass feeding bottle appears structurally intact with some internal residue. The leather-cased tape measure displays surface rubbing and scuffs.
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