Lot 046: Lot of Vintage and Antique Household Sundries with Publications

Current bid: $9 AUD.

A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. - View 2 A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. - View 3 A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. - View 4 A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. - View 5 A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. - View 6 A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. - View 7 A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. - View 8

Description

A diverse collection of vintage and antique household items and publications, featuring two Persinware kitchen scales, a cast-iron meat grinder, assorted silver-plated cutlery, an antique pocket watch, and two historical Australian publications. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Early to Mid-20th Century * Material: Cast iron, steel, silver plate, paper, brass * Style: Vintage household, functional antique * Contents: Two Persinware Household Scales (No. 714, 14 lbs 1 oz capacity, one green, one red), one 'Made in England' cast-iron meat grinder, approximately 20 pieces of EPNS silver-plated cutlery (forks and spoons), one antique pocket watch with Roman numerals and ornate casing, one 1953 Western Australia Department of Agriculture pamphlet "The Glorious Gladiolus" by F. Jackson, and one 1998 "FOOTBALL Record" magazine. Condition: The green and red Persinware scales show significant paint loss, rust, and general wear consistent with age and use. The cast-iron meat grinder is heavily rusted. The silver-plated cutlery exhibits tarnish and surface scratches. The antique pocket watch is missing its hands and shows age-related patina on its casing. Both publications show creasing, edge wear, and discoloration. Interesting fact: * Persinware scales were a common and reliable household appliance in Australia throughout the mid-20th century. * EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) cutlery provided an affordable alternative to sterling silver, becoming popular from the Victorian era onwards. Use: This collection is ideal for collectors of Australian vintage memorabilia, kitchenalia, antique household tools, or decorative display in a rustic or period-themed setting.

Condition Report

Significant paint loss and rust on both Persinware scales; heavy rust on the cast-iron meat grinder; tarnish and surface scratches on silver-plated cutlery; antique pocket watch is missing its hands and shows patina; publications have creasing, edge wear, and discoloration.

Specifications

CategoryVintage
Lot ReferenceLOT-046
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