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An assortment of vintage decorative metalware, primarily manufactured from brass with some silver-toned components. The collection includes a tall baluster-form vase featuring a flared rim and circular foot, decorated with hand-etched foliate and floral patterns. Notable figural pieces include a cast brass miner statuette on a rectangular plinth, a swan-shaped dish, and a pair of dolphins mounted on a circular base. The lot also contains two small teapots or pitchers with curved spouts and loop handles, both exhibiting dense surface engraving. Among the novelty items are a model of a field cannon on a wheeled carriage and three slipper-form ashtrays with etched detailing. Additional items include various brass candlesticks, a small bell with a figural handle, and multiple goblets, including one silver-toned vessel. A handheld mirror is included, featuring an ornate repoussé design of scrolling foliage on the reverse. Construction methods include casting, spinning, and hand-engraving. No manufacturer marks are visible.
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