Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Decorative Ceramics,

An Assortment of Decorative Ceramics, Lacquerware, and Militaria presented on a Vintage Metal Tray - A collection of decorative items and historical memorabilia presented on a vintage rectangular metal tray. The collection includes a group of ceramic figurines depicting children in traditional continental dress, including a boy with a flute and bird, a girl with a doll, and a boy with a teddy bear, all in the style of Goebel Hummel. The lot features a rectangular porcelain tea caddy with floral panels and a metal cap, a group of porcelain knife rests with floral transfer decoration, and a small hand-painted porcelain cow. Two circular lidded boxes are present, featuring dense floral patterns in the style of Kashmiri lacquerware. Militaria interest is represented by a glass-fronted memorial paperweight for the German Iron Cross (1914), containing text referencing the Battle of the Somme. Additional items include a circular hand mirror with needlepoint floral backing, a small white porcelain cachepot with relief moulding and blue bands, a miniature plate with a romantic scene, and a wooden folding fan with a yellow tassel. The tray features scrolling metal borders and cream-coloured composite handles. Tray width: approximately 23 inches / 58 cm.