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Lot 369:
OXO and Hono Praia, Assorted Advertising Tins and Collectibles Lot with 1953 Coronation Ephemera, circa 1930s-1990s
Description
A diverse collection of vintage and decorative items presented in a grey plastic tray. The lot features several notable lithographed advertising tins, including a classic red OXO Cubes container and a figurative tin marked Hono Praia. Significant ephemera includes a 1953 Coronation commemorative card. The assortment of costume jewellery comprises a substantial green and blue stone brooch and a delicate beaded mesh purse. Additional items of interest include a green floral-patterned leather pouch, a small blue hand-painted wooden toy cart, and a circular wooden yoyo bearing a handwritten price label. The collection is rounded out by a Betty Boop themed accessory, an ornate silver-toned dish, and a decorative brass-toned metal element. Materials range from lithographed tin and wood to leather, glass, and base metals. Tray width approximately 25.5 cm (10 inches).
Condition report:
Items generally exhibit age-appropriate wear consistent with domestic use. The metal tins show surface oxidation and minor abrasions to the lithography. Wooden objects, including the toy cart and yoyo, display minor paint loss and surface scuffing. The leather pouch remains supple with some fading to the floral pattern. Jewellery pieces appear intact, though some tarnishing is present on metal components. The lot is sold as seen, with varying degrees of preservation across the individual pieces.
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