Lot 049: Lot of Vintage Copper and Brass Sundries including Shakespeare Toasting Fork

Description

A varied collection of vintage copper and brass homewares, featuring an Aztec calendar wall hanging, various pitchers and pots, and a distinctive Shakespeare-themed toasting fork, ideal for a collector of eclectic decorative items. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Copper, Brass, Iron * Style: Folk Art, Decorative, Eclectic * Items include: Large embossed Aztec calendar wall hanging (copper), a tall copper jug with brass handle, a small hammered copper pitcher, a small copper cup with fabric lining, a hammered copper cauldron with iron handle and feet, and a brass toasting fork featuring William Shakespeare (marked "RP 771507 USA"). Condition: Items exhibit general wear, surface scratches, scuffs, and varying degrees of tarnishing and patination consistent with age and use. The small copper cup's fabric lining shows some fraying at the rim, and the hammered cauldron has internal verdigris. Interesting fact: * The brass toasting fork features a profile of William Shakespeare and his birth and death dates (1564-1616), a popular motif for commemorative and decorative items honouring literary figures. * The Aztec Calendar Stone (Piedra del Sol) is a famous Mexican sculpture and a popular decorative motif, often reproduced in various materials as art or souvenirs. Use: This lot is well-suited for decorative display in a vintage or rustic home setting, or for collectors of unique copper and brass kitchenalia and homewares.

Condition Report

General wear, surface scratches, scuffs, tarnishing, and patination on all copper and brass items. The small lined pot has some fraying/wear to the fabric lining. The hammered cauldron has visible verdigris/patina inside. The large copper disc appears to have rough edges and a raw back.

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