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Lot 37: A Collection of Decorative Brass and Copper Metalware and Carved Wooden Ornaments

This auction ended on September 16, 2026.

Start price: £8

Estimated price: £8 - £16

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: £32

This lot comprises an assortment of decorative metalware and carved wooden objects. The metalware includes two large embossed brass sheet wall chargers, one featuring a three-masted sailing ship at sea and the other depicting a Dutch style tavern scene with figures seated at a table. A large copper kettle with a fixed arched handle and side spout is included, alongside a group of brass candlesticks of varying heights, primarily featuring slender columnar forms with stepped circular bases. The collection is further composed of smaller metal items such as cast cow figurines, a rectangular lidded box, a scalloped bowl, a miniature teapot, and two copper cowbells. The group also includes a copper plate decorated with hand-painted floral and bird motifs in red, pink, and green pigments. The woodenware consists of turned bowls in varying shades and a group of carved animal figurines including an owl, a stylised lion, a rabbit, and a hedgehog. A cylindrical wooden box and a floral-painted decorative egg complete the group. No maker marks, hallmarks, or signatures are visible on any of the items.


Condition report:

The lot is in fair condition overall, consistent with age and domestic use. The metal items exhibit surface oxidation, general tarnish, and minor surface scratches throughout, which is most notable on the brass chargers and copper kettle (photo 1). The wooden items show light surface wear and minor scuffs; a natural grain split is present on the carved owl figure (photo 4). The hand-painted copper plate shows some fading and minor losses to the surface pigment (photo 6). No structural repairs are visible.