Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Vintage Collectables

An Assortment of Vintage Collectables including Chinese Export Style Metalware, John Bull Printing Sets, and Mixed Ephemera - This lot comprises an assortment of vintage collectables and decorative items. The selection includes a Chinese export style rectangular brass box featuring chased floral and foliate decoration. The lid is inset with a central circular medallion of carved pale green stone depicting a phoenix amongst foliage, surrounded by four raised medallions bearing the Chinese characters for prosperity, splendour, wealth, and honour. Also present is a brass-toned metal hip flask with a screw-top closure. Personal accessories include a gold-toned cylindrical case with etched floral motifs and a small rectangular compact with engraved star patterns. The collection features multiple items of vintage toys and printing sets, notably two John Bull Printing Outfit No. 4 sets in illustrated blue cardboard boxes. Printed ephemera includes a Know Your Rider speedway booklet and a selection of trading cards covering sports and Star Wars themes. Additional items consist of a brass threaded rod with a wing-nut handle, a small carved wooden object, and two worn red tool cases containing small metal hooks.