Lot 515: A Collection of Antique and Vintage Household Items and Scientific Instruments
An assortment of miscellaneous antique and vintage household items and scientific instruments. The collection includes a large dark green glass sphere, likely an antique fishing float. Also present is a heavy metal iron featuring a turned wooden handle and a metal latch mechanism. The lot includes several brass-toned candlesticks of traditional turned baluster form and a small metal ladle with a slender handle. Accompanying these items is a black textured fitted case with a blue fabric-lined interior containing various optical or scientific instrument components, including metal housings and lenses.
Condition report:
All items exhibit signs of age and use throughout. The metal iron shows surface oxidation and wear to the wooden handle. The brass candlesticks display surface tarnish and signs of previous use. The glass float has surface scuffing and minor scratches. The fitted case shows external abrasions and wear to the interior fabric lining. The scientific components are untested.
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