Lot 073: Lot of Vintage Homewares Sundries

Description

A varied collection of vintage homewares featuring two oil lamps with glass chimneys, a pair of brass candle holders, two champagne flutes, a carved figurine, a lidded purple glass dish, and various spare lamp glass. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid to Late 20th Century * Material: Glass, brass, ceramic, wood, faux ivory, patinated metal * Style: Eclectic mix, spanning utilitarian to decorative * Items include: One ceramic-based oil lamp, one brass-based oil lamp, three spare lamp globes/chimneys, two small bronze/brass tripod candle holders, two Olympic-themed champagne flutes, one carved faux-ivory figurine of two figures, and one purple glass lidded dish with an ornate metal-topped wooden lid. Condition: The ceramic lamp shows minor wear and some rust on metal components. The brass lamp exhibits significant patina and surface wear consistent with age. The spare glass globes are dusty and may have minor imperfections. The small purple glass dish has a chip on its base. The champagne flutes show minor wear to the gilt decoration. The metal components of the wooden lidded dish are tarnished. Interesting fact: * Oil lamps, historically, provided essential illumination before widespread electrification, and their designs often reflected regional aesthetics and technological advancements. * Champagne flutes with Olympic branding often commemorate specific games, becoming collectors' items over time for sports memorabilia enthusiasts. Use: This diverse lot is ideal for collectors of vintage decorative items, those seeking unique home accents, or individuals interested in restoring classic lighting fixtures.

Condition Report

Ceramic lamp has minor rim roughness; brass lamp has significant patina and surface wear; spare glass globes are dusty; purple glass lidded dish has a chip on its base; gilt decoration on champagne flutes shows minor wear; metal lid of the glass dish is tarnished; small candle holders have heavy patina.

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