Bidspirit auction | Two Pieces of Decorative Copper
Two Pieces of Decorative Copper and Brass Metalware Comprising a Dragon Handled Ewer and a Lamp Post Tray - This lot comprises two decorative metalware items featuring mixed copper and brass-toned finishes. The first item is a miniature ewer of baluster form with a polished copper body. It is fitted with a gold-toned flared spout and a stepped circular pedestal base. The handle is cast in the form of a stylised dragon or sea serpent with a textured scale pattern and a scrolled lower terminal. The second item is a shaped gold-toned tray with a flat central basin and flared sides, featuring stippled textured panels at the corners of the base. A miniature Victorian-style street lamp post is attached to the side of the tray, complete with a four-sided lantern and a cross-bar. Both items appear to be constructed from cast base metal with decorative plating or lacquer. No maker's marks, stamps, or signatures are visible.