Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Vintage Collectables
An Assortment of Vintage Collectables and Marquetry Box - A collection of vintage and antique collectables comprising various materials and decorative objects. The group is centred around a wooden cigarette box featuring marquetry and floral decoration to the lid and edges. Scientific and horological instruments include a brass-cased desk clock with Roman numerals, a folding metal-cased magnifier, a round green marble perpetual calendar for the years 1997-2036, and a handheld compass. Metalware components include a miniature brass saxophone, an oxidized metal pocket corkscrew, two metal whistles, and a metal cigarette case with an engine-turned finish. The lot further includes a red cylindrical tin money box printed with National Savings, a metal bird figurine, an enameled napkin ring with floral motifs, and a jadeite stone roller with a brass handle. Ephemera includes a Pocket Road Map with a textured brown cover and a vintage box for Drawing Pins marked Brass Head. A blue plastic safety razor case is also present. The wooden ruler indicates the central box spans approximately 14 cm.