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This collection comprises a substantial quantity of mixed flatware, a vintage travel grooming set, and assorted decorative table items. The flatware includes a variety of table and dessert knives, forks, and spoons, primarily of silver-plated and stainless steel construction. A significant portion of the lot features decorative handles, including carved mother-of-pearl, cream-coloured celluloid, and orange-toned plastic. Several dessert knives and forks possess engraved blades and decorative ferrules. One blade is marked Rustless Steel. The lot includes a vintage travel vanity case in a brown crocodile-effect finish with a zippered closure, containing several silver-toned metal jars and a rectangular box secured by straps. Additional items include an oval silver-plated solid brass picture frame by BJ, a silver-toned egg cup, a miniature gold-tone Eiffel Tower souvenir, a tea strainer, and a pair of small glass salt and pepper shakers with metal caps.
Picture frame: 9 cm x 13 cm (3 1/2 in x 5 in).
Condition report:
The collection is in mixed, used condition throughout. There is significant tarnishing and oxidation to the silver-plated and metal surfaces. Various handles show signs of age, including yellowing, surface scratches, and occasional minor chipping. The travel vanity case exhibits external wear and oxidation to the internal metal components. The accompanying cardboard box is in poor, torn condition.
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