Fine Online Estate Sale Auction, Private Residence Honey Brook, PA
Lot 19:
Description
A collection of various vintage and antique items consisting of decorative objects and tools. The group features a rectangular wooden box with a dark, ornate relief carving on its lid depicting two bearded male figures in profile surrounded by scrolled patterns. Included is a wooden cigar box with a metal latch, its interior lid bearing a red fabric lining with a gold-stamped logo for Santa Clara 1830, Elaborados a Mano, Calidad Suprema, San Andres, Mexico. The collection also contains a pair of cast metal decorative shoes with a bronze-toned finish, fashioned as high-button boots with textured details, and a heavy cast metal figurine of a crouching animal with a dark patinated finish. A silver-toned metal flask is included, featuring a screw-cap lid and the name Glenn engraved in cursive script. Functional items in the lot consist of a brass folding linen tester, a set of metal calipers with metric and imperial scales, a metal whistle, a dark-colored eye loupe, a silver-toned metal band, and a small circular metal disc. Construction materials include wood, brass, steel, and cast metal alloys.
Condition report:
The items exhibit signs of age-appropriate wear. The wooden boxes show surface scratches, minor finish loss, and internal debris. Metal components, including the flask, calipers, and whistle, display surface tarnish, light oxidation, and minor scuffing. The cast metal shoes and animal figurine show finish wear and a developed patina. All items appear to be in structurally sound condition.
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