Lot 092: Collection of Vintage Decorative Homewares

Description

A varied collection of vintage homewares featuring a dark metal candlestick, a silver-plated candelabra, a mirrored tray, and several other decorative and functional pieces. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid to Late 20th Century * Material: Mixed materials including metal (cast iron, silver-plate, chrome), ceramic, glass, mirror, straw, and leather. * Style: Eclectic vintage and decorative. Condition: The dark metal candlestick shows significant paint loss and chipping at the base, along with wax residue. The silver-plated candelabra exhibits tarnish and wax residue. The ceramic fruit centerpiece has minor surface wear. The mirrored tray has surface scratches consistent with age and use. Other items show general wear appropriate for vintage decorative objects. Interesting fact: * Many of these items reflect common decorative trends in household items from the mid-20th century, often mass-produced to bring a touch of elegance or utility to homes. * Mirrored trays were particularly popular for serving drinks or displaying perfumes during the Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern periods. Use: This collection is ideal for a collector of vintage homewares, for use as decorative accents in a period-themed interior, or for stage props.

Condition Report

Dark metal candlestick has significant paint loss and chipping at the base, with wax residue. Silver-plated candelabra has tarnish and wax residue. Ceramic fruit centerpiece shows minor surface wear. Mirrored tray has surface scratches. All items show general wear consistent with age and use.

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