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An assortment of decorative metalware, lighting, and household items. The collection features a tall Victorian style brass oil lamp with a weighted circular base, bulbous reservoir, twin-wheel burner assembly, and clear glass chimney. A pair of brass nautical style lanterns is included, comprising a port lantern with a red glass lens and a starboard lantern with a green glass lens, both designed with a wedge-shaped profile for wall mounting. Copper items include a large kettle with a fixed brass overhead handle and hammered body, a circular charger with a hammered pebbled texture to the reverse, and a small bulbous creamer. Brass and bronze decorative pieces include a tall flared vase with hand-etched floral and foliate motifs on a pedestal base, a model of a cannon on a wheeled carriage, and two pierced trivets in circular and rectangular forms. The lot also contains several cast metal miniatures such as a swan, a windmill, a bell, and a female figure in traditional dress. Completing the collection is a ceramic pot with a vibrant green crackle glaze and a decorative shoe-shaped object. The items exhibit various construction methods including hammering, casting, etching, and sheet metal work.
Condition report:
The collection is in varied condition consistent with age and decorative use. The metalware displays a significant aged patina, tarnish, and surface oxidation throughout. The copper kettle shows areas of dark tarnish and minor verdigris. The etched brass vase contains white residue within the recessed patterns. The glass chimney of the oil lamp appears intact with no visible cracks. The ceramic pot shows surface abrasions and internal staining. General surface scratches and accumulated dust are present across the collection.
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