General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A collection of maritime and nautical themed decorative items comprising framed prints, a ceramic tile set, a commemorative plaque, and a decorative plate. The group includes a framed copper-finish plaque commemorating 25 years of Mercy Ships, featuring a line drawing of the vessel ANASTASIS. Also present is a framed set of six ceramic tiles depicting a tropical coastal scene with palm trees and beaching boats, signed Ruz to the lower right. The collection further includes a circular decorative plate featuring a polychrome river scene with canal boats and buildings. Included are several framed prints and watercolours: a sepia-toned image of a sailing vessel at anchor; a monochrome photograph of a tall ship viewed through an architectural archway with a hanging lantern; a coastal landscape with cottages and sailboats; and a harbour scene in a glass-fronted mount. Frames are primarily constructed from dark stained wood with gilt-effect inner slips, alongside a light wood frame and a clip-style mount.
Mercy Ships frame: 315mm x 215mm
Ceramic tile frame: 265mm x 215mm
Circular plate: 220mm diameter
Tall ship with lantern frame: 195mm x 245mm.
Condition report:
Items show general wear consistent with age and domestic use. Light scuffing and minor surface scratches to wooden frames. Potential light oxidisation to the copper-finish plaque. One mount shows minor discolouration. Ceramic tiles and plate appear free from major chips or cracks.
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