An assortment of vintage decorative items comprising ceramic, glass, and metal wares. The ceramic component includes a pair of mugs featuring black poodle motifs, a maroon BBC Radio Devon Good Morning Devon commemorative mug, a character jug depicting a man in 18th-century dress, a figurine of a seated couple, and a textured donkey-shaped vessel with a multicoloured glaze. Also present is a lidded ceramic stein inscribed Lee and dated April 1st 1947, and a novelty Round Tuit plate. Glass items feature a Cutty Sark ship in a bottle, a Walt Disney World Epcot commemorative tankard, a lighthouse snow globe, and several coloured glass vases in green and amber tones. Metalwares include a Westclox Big Ben Repeater alarm clock, two differing styles of perpetual calendars, a large metal clock key, a silver-toned tankard with architectural engravings, and a selection of brass-finished figurines depicting an elephant, poodles, and the three wise monkeys. Miscellaneous items consist of a wooden Canada souvenir plaque with a metal deer relief, wooden alphabet letters, a boxed souvenir spoon from Monkey World, a red box for Pocket Binoculars, and a decorated stone.
Condition report:
The collection is in varying vintage condition. Visible wear is consistent with age and use across the lot. Metal items show areas of tarnishing and surface oxidation, particularly to the brass-finished figurines and the Westclox clock bezel. Ceramic items exhibit minor surface scratches and general wear to transfer prints and glazes. The cardboard packaging for the binoculars shows scuffing and edge wear. All items would benefit from cleaning as dust accumulation is present throughout.
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