Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Miscellaneous Antique


A Collection of Miscellaneous Antique and Vintage Collectors Items Including Cased Scales and Metalware - A diverse group of antique and vintage collectors items comprising scientific instruments, decorative objects, and domestic metalware. The collection includes a rectangular mahogany-cased set of pharmaceutical scales, the interior lid bearing a printed paper label with visible text including the word WEIGHTS and various measurement tables; the case contains a brass balance beam, pans, and a single brass weight. A specialized brass and steel mechanical instrument is present, featuring a gear-driven slide mechanism, a pointed steel tip, and a turned wooden handle. The silver-plated ware consists of a Victorian-style teapot with a scalloped rim and a heat-resistant black handle, accompanied by a matching cream jug with a polished exterior. Decorative wooden items include a rectangular box with a hinged lid and brass latch, a small box with a hand-painted lid depicting two red-sailed fishing boats at sea, and a large dark-stained wooden block or mold featuring a carved foliate design. Further carved wooden pieces include a bird figure, a leaf-shaped dish, and a spherical object. Miscellaneous items include a pair of ornate silver-toned scissors with scrollwork handles, a smaller pair of steel embroidery scissors, and two folding straight razors with black handles. A group of cast metal figurines depicts a horse-drawn stagecoach with figures. Also included is a brass rumbler bell on a leather strap, a bottle stopper with a lion rampant metal finial, and various wooden handles. A round green card tag is present, featuring white script reading Savile Row Copes.