Lot 470: A Large Collection of Vintage Miniature Figurines and Curios

This lot comprises an extensive assortment of vintage miniature figurines, trinkets, and decorative objects. The collection includes a wide variety of subjects such as human figures in traditional European folk costumes, bathing beauty types, a wedding couple in formal attire, and characters resembling gnomes or elves. Animal subjects are represented by pugs, other dog breeds, swans, and geese. The items are constructed from various materials including bisque porcelain, glazed ceramic, cast white metal, wood, and wicker. Notable items include a small silver-tone embossed metal trinket box, a miniature painted metal handcart, and a small wicker basket containing further miscellaneous trinkets, some in original packaging. One item is a miniature lace-covered bed or cradle. The figures exhibit diverse decorative techniques including hand-painting and glazing. No specific maker’s marks or factory stamps are visible. A white inventory label numbered 6182 is present in the foreground.