Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Antique and


A Collection of Antique and Vintage Small Collectables and Vanity Items including Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl - A collection of various vintage and antique smalls and vanity items. The group includes a large circular black lacquer storage box, the lid featuring mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a rickshaw scene with two figures and a mountain landscape, and a smaller circular black box with painted floral decoration. The collection features three knives with mother-of-pearl handles, one being a sterling silver folding fruit knife with Sheffield hallmarks including a crown, lion passant, a gothic letter x for circa 1890, and the maker's mark WN for William Needham. Also present is a circular brass-framed magnifying glass marked DÉPOSÉ, a gold-toned locket with engraved floral motifs, and an embroidered naval-style anchor badge. The assortment further contains several enamel and metal pins, notably National Union of General and Municipal Workers badges featuring the text N U G M W and UNITY IS STRENGTH, a STEWARD pendant, and Smith's Double Twister pins. Additional items include a vintage matchbox with a pine marten illustration containing a white metal cross and earrings, and various cast metal charms.