Bidspirit auction | A Group of Decorative Arts,

A Group of Decorative Arts, including Arthur Armour and Canterbury Arts Trays, Knights Templar and DeMolay Steins, a Marilyn Monroe Lunchbox, and W&S Blackinton Co. Dishes - This diverse lot comprises three hammered and etched aluminum trays, two by Arthur Armour featuring floral and butterfly motifs, and one by Canterbury Arts with a geometric design. Also included are two ceramic steins with hinged pewter-tone metal lids: a taller ”Knights Templar First Edition No. 573 of 1,000” stein depicting a knight and historical text, and a shorter ”75 Anniversary of DeMolay 1919-1994 Second Edition No. 149 of 1,000” stein with knightly figures. A vintage-style metal lunchbox for ”The Seven Year Itch” starring Marilyn Monroe, noted to include a metal drink container, holds a coordinating thermos. Completing the group is a stack of four small, oval, pewter-like metal dishes with decorative rims, one bearing an impressed ”W&S BLACKINTON CO.” mark on the underside. Measurements: Taller stein: 10.5 inches (26.67 cm) tall Shorter stein: 8.5 inches (21.59 cm) tall Round Arthur Armour tray: 14 inches (35.56 cm) diameter Rectangular Arthur Armour tray: 17.5 inches (44.45 cm) long Canterbury Arts tray: 17.5 inches (44.45 cm) long Small oval dish: 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) long The aluminum trays display surface scratches and varied patina. The ceramic steins are in good condition. The metal lunchbox exhibits minor scuffs. The pewter-like metal dishes show a dull finish and light wear. Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 2pm to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB99