Lot 009: Mixed Lot of Antiques and Decorative Items

Estimate: $100 - $130 AUD. Current bid: $9 AUD.

A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. - View 2 A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. - View 3 A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. - View 4 A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. - View 5 A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. - View 6 A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. - View 7 A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a rusty cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. - View 8

Description

A diverse lot of antique and vintage items, including a cast iron flat iron, a silver-plated bowl with a cobalt blue glass insert holding decorative painted eggs, and a Chinese crackle-glazed ceramic lidded jar with blue characters. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mixed lot, including late 19th - early 20th Century, Mid-20th Century, and items attributed to the Qing Dynasty. * Material: Cast iron, silver plate, cobalt blue glass, ceramic, painted eggs (likely wood or ceramic). * Style: Antique utility, Mid-Century Modern, Traditional Chinese. * Details: The cast iron flat iron has a visible 'DAIK' mark. The silver-plated bowl is marked "SQUIRREL BRAND'S N.J. MADE IN ENGLAND". The Chinese ceramic jar is decorated with blue characters and bears a base mark "大清順治年製" (Da Qing Shunzhi Nian Zhi), indicating "Made during the Shunzhi reign of the Great Qing Dynasty" (1644-1661). In the style of that period and likely 20th century. Condition: The cast iron flat iron exhibits heavy surface rust and pitting, with residual paper adhered to the base. The silver-plated bowl has tarnish and minor surface scratches, while the blue glass insert shows slight wear. The ceramic lidded jar displays craquelure consistent with age, with no apparent chips or cracks. The decorative eggs are in good overall condition. Interesting fact: * Squirrel Brand is a company known for confectionery, but a number of silver-plated wares marked "Squirrel Brand" were produced in England during the mid-20th century, likely by a different manufacturing entity. * The Shunzhi Emperor was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1644 to 1661. Use: This varied lot is suitable for collectors of mixed antique and vintage decorative arts, offering items for display or historical interest.

Condition Report

The cast iron flat iron exhibits heavy surface rust and pitting, with residual paper adhered to the base. The silver-plated bowl has tarnish and minor surface scratches, while the blue glass insert shows slight wear.

Specifications

CategoryAntiques
Lot ReferenceLOT-009
Estimate (AUD)$100 - $130
Buyer's Premium20%

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