Lot 047: Vintage Australian Model Maid Picnic Set with Basket, Cups & Flask

Description

A charming vintage Australian picnic set, likely from the mid-20th century, comprising a decorative woven plastic carrying basket, six 'Model Maid by Jason' anodised metal drinking cups, and a retro-patterned flask. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century, Australia (cups manufactured by Jason, Australia). * Material: Basket made of woven plastic/vinyl with metal rings and plastic handles; cups are anodised aluminium; flask features a patterned fabric cover over a bottle (likely glass or plastic) with a metal cap. * Style: Retro, Picnicware. * Components: One picnic basket, six drinking cups, one flask. Condition: The plastic woven basket shows general surface wear, scuffs, and some age-related discoloration to the body and internal floral paper lining. The yellow plastic handles are discolored and worn. The anodised aluminium cups exhibit scratches, scuffs, and areas of paint loss or fading, particularly on the colored interiors. The flask's fabric cover is significantly worn, faded, stained, and discolored, and its red cap shows paint loss. Interesting fact: * Jason Cookware, later known as Jason Industries, was a prominent Australian manufacturer of homewares, particularly known for its kitchenware and picnic sets, with products often featuring durable designs popular in the mid-20th century. Their "Model Maid" line was recognized for its practical and colourful domestic items. Use: An ideal collection for enthusiasts of vintage Australian homewares, retro picnic sets, or those seeking nostalgic decor for a period-themed kitchen or outdoor setting.

Condition Report

Basket has general surface wear, scuffs, age-related discoloration to body and internal lining; yellow handles are discolored and worn. Cups have scratches, scuffs, and paint loss/fading on interiors. Flask's fabric cover is significantly worn, faded, stained, and discolored; red cap shows paint loss.

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