Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Collectables

A Collection of Vintage Collectables and Scientific Instruments - A varied collection of vintage and antique decorative objects, scientific instruments, and ephemera. The lot features a hand-carved wooden double flute or pipe with intricate geometric chip-carving along its length. A wooden presentation box with a blue velvet lining contains two large wooden printing blocks in the form of the letters 'b' and 'B', alongside a smaller wooden box with a checkerboard inlaid lid. Optical instruments include a handheld magnifying glass with a black handle and a Silver pocket magnifier or compass with a circular glass window. Glassware comprises a set of six frosted pink glass napkin rings with a textured floral petal design and a circular green glass paperweight. The collection also includes a cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle, a stainless steel hip flask, and a small brass compass in a black square case with green felt lining. A hand-painted wooden figurine of a man in Alpine attire and a cast metal figure of a horse are present. Ephemera includes a small leather folding case, a set of illustrated cards, and several coins. A framed print depicts a traditional social gathering in an interior setting. Height: 33 cm Width: 30.5 cm.