Fortnightly House Clearance Auction

Fortnightly House Clearance Auction

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Lot 228: A Collection of Nautical and Maritime Themed Decorative Objects and Collectibles

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Start price: £3

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

A collection of nautical and maritime-themed decorative objects and collectibles including painted wooden lighthouse models on stepped bases, a Neptunes Tide Clock with a square face featuring maritime signal flags and tide indicators, and a ship-in-a-bottle housed in a clear rectangular glass bottle with a cork stopper, bearing a Shobrook and Co, Plymouth label numbered 228. The group also features a large green glass bottle of teardrop form with an applied circular medallion seal to the front, a ceramic vase with a light blue and white gradient glaze decorated with a sailing vessel, and a yellow enamel chamberstick with a black rim and looped handle. Further items include a turned wooden bowl containing pieces of weathered driftwood and a wicker basket filled with an assortment of seashells.


Condition report:

The collection appears to be in generally good condition, showing surface dust and light wear consistent with age and use. There is minor scuffing to the painted surfaces of the lighthouse models and the enamel of the chamberstick. The driftwood shows natural weathering.