General Auction Including Antiques, Collectables, Militaria, Nautical, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
Lot 144:
Description
A collection of three nautical-themed decorative items. The group includes a wrought metal sculpture of a fouled anchor with a twisted rope detail, supported by a circular twisted base. Also included is a cast-metal anchor ornament finished in black paint. The final item is a cast brass bottle opener with a handle in the shape of a fouled anchor. The brass opener bears the cast mark BRITANNIA on the stock. The items are composed of wrought iron or steel, cast metal, and brass.
Condition report:
The items exhibit various levels of surface wear. The wrought metal sculpture shows light patination. The black-painted cast-metal anchor shows significant paint loss and chipping across the flukes, shank, and stock. The brass bottle opener displays surface tarnishing and wear consistent with age and handling.
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