Lot 038: Collection of Vintage Brass and Copper Metalware Items

Description

A varied collection of vintage brass and copper metalware, featuring decorative and functional items for home display. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century to early 20th Century * Material: Brass, Copper, and an item appearing to be pewter * Style: Eclectic, decorative, and utilitarian designs * Items include: A brass plant mister, a small decorative brass goblet, a larger etched brass goblet, a brass ornamental piece (possibly an incense burner or finial base), a decorative pierced brass pot/holder, a brass ashtray with a dragon motif, a small copper pot with handle, and a smaller copper cup/jug. Condition: General wear, tarnishing, and patination consistent with age and use are visible across all items. The brass ornamental piece shows some verdigris and red residue. The pewter-like goblet has surface wear. Interesting fact: * Brass and copper have been used for decorative and functional homewares for centuries, prized for their malleability, durability, and lustrous appearance when polished. * The process of patination naturally occurs on these metals over time, creating unique aesthetic qualities. Use: Ideal for collectors of vintage metalware, home decor enthusiasts, or as eclectic display pieces.

Condition Report

General wear, tarnishing, patination, surface scratches, and some verdigris are visible. The ornamental brass piece has a red residue. Functionality of the mister cannot be determined from images.

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