Lot 137: Lot of Vintage Homewares and Decorative Items including Clocks

Current bid: $9 AUD.

A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. - View 2 A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. - View 3 A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. - View 4 A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. - View 5 A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. - View 6 A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. - View 7 A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. - View 8

Description

A collection of vintage decorative items and homewares including two clocks, a photo frame, a statuette, a metal box, and a glass votive. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century to Late 20th Century * Material: Wood, brass-toned metal, glass, resin/stone composite, felt. * Style: Eclectic mix of traditional and classical designs. Condition: Brass-toned clock shows visible dust and some tarnishing/patina, particularly on the face. The wooden clock has minor surface wear and dust. The photo frame inserts have visible handwritten inventory marks. The metal box has minor scuffs. The glass votive appears to be in good condition. Overall, items show age-appropriate wear and minor imperfections consistent with display and use. Interesting fact: * Carriage clocks were originally developed in the early 19th century as portable timekeeping devices for travel. * Caryatids, like the depicted figure, are sculpted female figures serving as architectural supports, originating from ancient Greek architecture. Use: This lot is suitable for collectors of vintage decorative objects, prop styling, or for individual items to be integrated into home decor.

Condition Report

Brass-toned clock face and casing show dust and tarnishing. Wooden clock has minor surface wear. Photo frames have handwritten marks on the inserts.

Specifications

CategoryVintage
Lot ReferenceLOT-137
Buyer's Premium20%

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