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Lot 48: An Assortment of Household Utility Items Including Curver and Salter Examples

This auction ended on October 14, 2026.

Start price: £8

Estimated price: £8 - £16

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: £5

An assortment of four household utility items comprising two bins, personal scales, and a steam iron. The first item is a rectangular step trash can constructed with a brushed stainless steel body, a black plastic lid, and a foot pedal mechanism. An embossed rectangular label on the lid reads CURVER. The second item is a cylindrical stainless steel laundry bin featuring decorative S shaped cut out vents and a light wood effect circular lid topped with a chrome finished bird shaped finial. The interior contains a metal ring designed to secure a liner. The lot further includes a set of digital bathroom scales by Salter Electronic, featuring a tempered glass platform and a chrome finished central chassis. Completing the assortment is a purple and white plastic steam iron equipped with a braided power cord and a standard UK three pin plug. The scales bear printed text on the display surround reading SALTER Electronic.


Condition report:

The rectangular trash can shows visible surface scratches and scuffs to the plastic lid (photo 2) and residue is present in the interior (photo 4). The laundry bin exhibits fingerprints, smudges, and light surface scratches across the metal body, with pitting and tarnish visible on the bird finial (photo 1). The bathroom scales show dust and smearing on the glass, with a notable patch of yellowed adhesive residue or degradation on the central hub (photo 7). The steam iron shows signs of regular use and the fabric casing of the power cord is frayed near the base (photo 7). All electronic and mechanical items are sold as untested.