A lot comprising two items of decorative brassware, typically found in late 19th to mid-20th-century British domestic interiors. The first item is a tall cylindrical umbrella or stick stand constructed from rolled brass sheet. The body is decorated with an embossed tavern scene in the traditional 17th or 18th-century style, depicting figures in period dress drinking around a table, with a prominent wicker-cased demijohn in the foreground. The upper section features a simulated brickwork pattern, and the piece is finished with a flared rim and a matching weighted flared base. The second item is a smaller cylindrical brass bucket, likely intended for coal, kindling, or as a planter. It features a hand-hammered or planished finish throughout the body, reinforced with two raised horizontal bands. A vertical seam is visible where the brass sheet has been joined. No permanent maker’s marks, factory stamps, or hallmarks are visible on either item.
Condition report:
The umbrella stand displays signs of age and use, including noticeable tarnish, surface pitting, and areas of green oxidation (verdigris) around the base. The embossed decoration remains well-defined. The hammered bucket is in generally good, polished condition, showing only minor surface scratches and small spots of tarnish consistent with age and regular cleaning.
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