Lot 040: Lot of Vintage Brass & Copper Items

Current bid: $9 AUD.

A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 2 A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 3 A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 4 A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 5 A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 6 A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 7 A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, including a tall vase, various ashtrays, a small handled tray, a bell, a letter opener, and other small metallic objects, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 8

Description

A diverse collection of vintage decorative items crafted from brass and copper, showcasing various forms and functionalities, likely dating from the mid-20th century. This lot includes a tall brass fluted vase-like ashtray, a multi-tiered stackable brass ashtray set, a small square brass handled tray, a triangular brass ashtray with a Fleur de Lis emblem, a small round copper dish marked "SOVEREIGN SOHO FOUNDRY HILL BALLARAT AUSTRALIA", a copper door knob/finial, a brass bell in the shape of a lady, a brass letter opener featuring the Skylon Tower Niagara Falls, a decorative brass alligator charm, and a decorative brass key bottle opener. The brass vase is marked "HECWORTH E.P.N.S.". Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Brass, Copper * Style: Vintage Decorative * Markings: Hecworth, Sovereign Soho Foundry, Skylon Tower Niagara Falls Condition: All items exhibit significant wear consistent with age and use, including heavy tarnishing, patina, surface scratches, and some minor dents. The top ashtray in the stackable set shows considerable burn residue and discoloration. The bell has surface wear and patina. Interesting fact: * Electroplated nickel silver (EPNS), as indicated by the Hecworth mark, was a common technique in the mid-20th century to provide a silver-like finish over a base metal. * Brass and copper items were popular decorative and functional household objects throughout the 20th century, often valued for their durability and warm metallic aesthetic. Use: Ideal for collectors of vintage metalware or those seeking rustic decorative accents for a home or office.

Condition Report

Heavy tarnishing and patina across all items. Surface scratches and minor dents are present. The top ashtray in the stackable set has significant burn residue and discoloration.

Specifications

CategoryVintage
Lot ReferenceLOT-040
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