Lot 122: Boxed of Vintage Silver-Plated Homewares Sundries

Estimate: $30 - $45 AUD. Current bid: $9 AUD.

A diverse collection of vintage silver-plated homewares, including serving trays, dishes, and condiment sets, primarily from the mid-20th century. A diverse collection of vintage silver-plated homewares, including serving trays, dishes, and condiment sets, primarily from the mid-20th century. - View 2 A diverse collection of vintage silver-plated homewares, including serving trays, dishes, and condiment sets, primarily from the mid-20th century. - View 3 A diverse collection of vintage silver-plated homewares, including serving trays, dishes, and condiment sets, primarily from the mid-20th century. - View 4 A diverse collection of vintage silver-plated homewares, including serving trays, dishes, and condiment sets, primarily from the mid-20th century. - View 5 A diverse collection of vintage silver-plated homewares, including serving trays, dishes, and condiment sets, primarily from the mid-20th century. - View 6

Description

A diverse collection of vintage silver-plated homewares, including serving trays, dishes, and condiment sets, primarily from the mid-20th century. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid to Late 20th Century * Material: Silver-plate over base metal * Style: Traditional, decorative * Contents: Includes various serving trays (some with ornate scrollwork and gadrooned edges), a butter dish with a lid, salt and pepper shakers, and other small dishes/containers. Condition: All items show considerable tarnishing, scratches, and wear consistent with age and use. Some items exhibit plating loss. The plastic lid on the butter dish shows discoloration. Interesting fact: * Silver plating became widely accessible in the 19th century, making elaborate tableware affordable for a broader demographic. * The practice of electroplating metals revolutionized decorative and functional metalwork, allowing intricate designs to be mass-produced. Use: Ideal for collectors of vintage homewares or as decorative accents for traditional interiors, requiring cleaning and polishing to restore luster.

Condition Report

General wear, potential plating loss, discoloration on the plastic butter dish lid.

Specifications

CategoryHomewares
Lot ReferenceLOT-122
Estimate (AUD)$30 - $45
Buyer's Premium20%

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