Lot 372: A Collection of Sterling Silver Miniature Desk and Vanity Items

A collection of antique or vintage miniature desk and vanity items, primarily sterling silver. The group comprises seven pieces: an oval hand mirror with a slender handle, marked “BCU” and an indistinct mark; a miniature oval ink blotter with a padded base, featuring prominent English hallmarks including a lion passant, anchor for Birmingham assay, a date letter, and a maker’s mark, confirming sterling silver; a small two-tined fork with an ornate handle inset with cream-colored panels (likely mother-of-pearl or celluloid) and indistinct marks; a miniature shovel with an engraved blade and a cream-colored handle; a small cylindrical metal container; a slender rectangular dark-colored case with metal accents; and two small white dice. The items are consistent with a personal desk or vanity set.