This collection comprises an assortment of commemorative, decorative, and cut crystal glassware. The lot includes a heavy lead crystal spirit decanter of square section featuring deep-cut diamond and fan patterns, topped with a faceted ball stopper and fitted with a silver-tone bottle label inscribed Brandy in cursive script. A set of six champagne flutes features transfer-printed portraits and biographical text regarding British monarchs, including QEII, Queen Elizabeth, and Charles I, accented with gold-tone rims. Also present is a set of six heavy-based shot glasses, each mounted with a cast pewter-style medallion depicting a kangaroo or koala and inscribed SYDNEY AUSTRALIA. Three wine glasses are decorated with hand-painted enamel depicting blue butterflies and various garden flowers. The remainder of the collection consists of various cut crystal vessels, including brandy balloons, wine glasses, and tumblers exhibiting traditional cross-hatch and star-cut patterns, alongside souvenir items such as a Sydney 2000 Olympic Games tumbler and Hard Rock Cafe shot glasses.
Condition report:
The items are in good used condition overall. The cut crystal facets remain well-defined. Minor rubbing is visible on the gold-gilt rims of the commemorative flutes. There is light surface wear throughout the collection commensurate with age and handling. No significant chips or cracks are immediately visible in the photographs.
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