A collection of three decorative metal objects comprising a brass? plaque, a bronzed letter opener, and a white metal novelty ashtray. The embossed brass? plaque, likely a wall basket backing, depicts a female figure in a wide-brimmed Gainsborough-style hat beside a basket of roses, finished with a die-stamped rope-twist border. The reverse is impressed with the text GAINSBOROUGH / WALL BASKET / NEEDS NO / CLEANING! / REG. DESIGN / 861688. The letter opener is fashioned as a ceremonial sword with a hilt in the form of a crowned Celtic cross, featuring a central circular medallion with a raised ER monogram. The novelty ashtray is cast in white metal in the form of a pointed shoe or clog, decorated with chased sunburst and geometric patterns and featuring a central rest for a cigarette.
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