Lot 060: Box of Mixed Ornamental Sundries

Description

A varied collection of small vintage ceramic and glass ornamental and functional sundries, showcasing a range of novelty figures, miniature tableware, and decorative items. This lot provides a charming glimpse into mid to late 20th-century decorative trends. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid to Late 20th Century * Material: Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass * Style: Novelty, Souvenir, Decorative * Contents: Includes ceramic kangaroo, squirrel, camel, duck, and elephant figures (some as salt/pepper shakers), a miniature grey ceramic teapot (marked 'GR'), clear glass salt/pepper shakers and miniature creamer/sugar bowl, a ceramic female bust, a cherub figurine, house-shaped shakers, a tugboat-shaped egg cup, and various small vases and dishes. Condition: Items exhibit general wear and dust consistent with age and previous use. No significant chips, cracks, or repairs are visible across the lot from the provided images. Interesting fact: * Mixed lots of 'sundries' often represent a cross-section of popular decorative tastes and souvenir collecting from a specific era, making them popular for both general collectors and those seeking unique display pieces. * Many of these pieces were mass-produced souvenirs or novelty items, reflecting trends in home decor and travel during their time. Use: This collection is ideal for collectors of vintage novelty ceramics and glass, or as eclectic decorative accents in a period-themed home.

Condition Report

General wear and dust consistent with age and use; no major chips, cracks, or repairs are explicitly visible in the provided images, but the lot is sold as-is.

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