Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 October 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 October 2025

Catalogue

Lot 390: A Group of Two: An Engraved Brass Chalice and a Repurposed Bullet Casing

This auction ended on October 23, 2025.

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £14

A group of two items, comprising an engraved brass chalice and a repurposed bullet casing. The footed, cup-shaped vessel is crafted from brass or bronze and features deeply engraved foliate designs. The second item is a large-caliber brass bullet casing, repurposed as a decorative object, with a central plaque embossed “ZIMBABWE” and an attached small, silver-toned metal cross pendant. Both items display signs of wear and patination consistent with their respective materials.
Height of chalice: 4 inches