An extensive collection of varied early to mid-20th-century silver-plated and metalware items. The lot features a matched four-piece silver-plated tea and coffee service consisting of a coffee or hot water pot, a squat teapot, a milk jug, and an open sugar bowl, all with rounded, tapered forms and ebonised handles and finials. Also included is a set of six plain circular silver-plated napkin rings and a small silver-plated mug with engraved foliate decoration and a handle surmounted by a cast bird figure. The flatware selection comprises dinner knives with silver-plated handles in the Old English Thread pattern and stainless steel blades, as well as various spoons in Old English and Fiddle patterns, a small ladle, and a pierced tea strainer. Miscellaneous items include a white metal folding multitool with a corkscrew and perforated sleeve, a novelty metal shoe ornament with purple fabric laces, a circular copper medallion featuring a classical male profile, a small hammered copper lid, and a folding pocket knife with green composite scales.
Condition report:
The collection displays significant tarnish and surface wear across all pieces. There is noticeable bleeding on the tea service and hollowware where the silver plating has worn through to the base metal. The flatware shows scratches, surface pitting, and signs of heavy use. The novelty shoe ornament and other metal curios show surface oxidation, dirt accumulation, and age-related wear consistent with frequent handling and storage.
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