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A collection of decorative objects and collectables featuring an assortment of materials and styles. The lot includes two carved wooden boxes: a heart-shaped container with floral relief motifs and a rectangular hinged chest featuring foliate and scroll carvings. Several glass figures are present, including a blue and clear art glass dolphin, a smaller fish figurine with internal green and blue hues, and two stylised sailboat figures in deep blue and clear glass. The group also features a nautical themed brass bookend depicting a sailing ship, a collection of vintage style brass furniture hardware comprising eight ornate drop-handle pulls with decorative backplates, and stone style animal figurines including a carved soapstone bear and a rabbit with red eyes. Other items include a polished abalone shell containing a specimen, a hand-painted wooden figure in traditional style dress, and two inscribed cowrie shells, one marked MIKE and the other ANNE. A handmade cloth folk art doll in patterned attire is also included. A white adhesive label on the rectangular wooden box reads K12995 and a similar label on a wooden stand reads K12995.
Condition report:
The collection shows varied surface wear consistent with age and handling. Tarnish and oxidation are visible across the brass furniture hardware (photo 3). The rectangular wooden box displays some dust accumulation in the deep carvings and minor surface scuffs (photo 4). The cloth doll shows slight fraying and fading to the textile elements (photo 1). The soapstone bear and rabbit figurines show minor surface scratches (photo 2). No significant chips or cracks are visible on the art glass or stone items.
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