Lot 041: Lot of Vintage Sundries including Tools, Collectable Beer Bottles, and Furniture

Description

A diverse lot of vintage sundries, including a wooden octagonal side table, collectable beer bottles, vintage tools within two metal toolboxes, a damaged leather suitcase, a "Made in England" doll, a plastic Swan Brewery crate, and a leather satchel containing vintage PMG batteries. This collection spans various periods, with some items dating back to the mid-20th century. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century to Late 20th Century Australian and English items. * Material: Wood, glass, plastic, metal, leather, hard plastic/composition. * Contents: Vintage side table, two unopened Fremantle Brewery Mariner Bitter bottles (350ml, 5% alc/vol), a collection of wrenches (Sidchrome, Dowidat, Dufor, VW branded) and other hand tools, two metal toolboxes, a damaged blonde doll, a plastic Swan Brewery crate, a leather suitcase, and a leather satchel with two Eveready PMG telephone batteries. Condition: The wooden table exhibits significant surface wear, scratches, and finish loss. Both beer bottles have rusty caps and dust accumulation. The Swan Brewery crate is heavily scuffed, scratched, and splattered with paint. The leather suitcase is severely damaged, with torn leather, missing straps, and corroded latches. The doll is in poor condition, missing one eye, with facial marks, a cracked torso, and a missing leg section. The metal toolboxes are very rusty and dented. The tools show heavy use, rust, and grime. The leather satchel is worn and cracked. Interesting fact: * The Swan Brewery, established in Perth, Western Australia, has a rich history dating back to 1857, becoming a prominent name in Australian brewing. * The Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) was a federal government department in Australia that managed postal and telecommunications services from 1901 until 1975 when it was split into Australia Post and Telecom Australia (later Telstra). Use: This lot is ideal for collectors of vintage Australiana, tools, breweriana, or those seeking project pieces for restoration or display as decorative curios.

Condition Report

Wooden table: significant surface wear, scratches, finish loss. Beer bottles: rusty caps, dust accumulation. Swan Brewery crate: heavily scuffed, scratched, paint splatters. Leather suitcase: severely damaged, torn leather, missing straps, corroded latches. Doll: poor condition, missing one eye, facial marks, cracked torso, missing leg section. Metal toolboxes: very rusty, dented. Tools: heavy use, rust, grime. Leather satchel: worn, cracked.

Specifications