A mid-20th-century Lloyd Loom Lusty woven paper fibre ottoman of typical construction over a wooden frame. The piece features a curved front and a hinged lid upholstered in a floral damask fabric. A manufacturer label on the interior rim identifies the item as a Lusty product by Lloyd Loom. The interior lid is finished with gold-coloured paper. The ottoman contains an assortment of vintage hand tools and collectibles. These include multiple mallets in wood and rubber, wooden block planes, a handsaw with a blue handle, and a blue plastic bucket containing various screwdrivers. Also included are two vintage metal tins: a green rectangular tin bearing a Royal Air Force roundel sticker with the text THE ROYAL AIR FORCE and the name PETER FEATHERSTONE, and a circular pink confectionery tin for Dunhills COLOURED MUSHROOMS.
Condition report:
The ottoman is in used condition with visible age-related wear and dust. The interior gold-coloured lining is peeling and cracked, and the lid upholstery shows signs of soiling and wear. The collection of tools is well-used, with several items showing surface oxidation and signs of long-term storage. The lot is sold as an untested assortment.
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