Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Vintage Advertising

An Assortment of Vintage Advertising Tins, Scientific Instruments, and Eclectic Curios - A diverse collection of vintage items and curiosities. Advertising pieces include a red Elastoplast First Aid Dressings tin with the S&N logo; a silver-toned metal lid embossed with FRY'S COCOA; a black pocket lighter with Marston's Pedigree branding; and a cast iron bottle opener marked CROWN CORK. The lot contains several scientific and navigational instruments: a single-draw brass telescope with a brown leather-covered barrel; a circular brass barometer mounted on a base; and a brass-cased compass with Marine Compass inscribed on the lid. Personal and decorative items include a small ornate gilt frame with a monochrome portrait of a gentleman; a gold-tone table clock featuring an eagle on the dial; two wooden wall plaques with embossed metal heraldic shields; and a faceted blue glass scent bottle with a black stopper. Miscellaneous curiosities include a wooden trinket box with pins and medals; a bull figurine; a carved wooden tiki-style figure; a multi-coloured glass paperweight; a small amethyst specimen; and various metal medallions. A brown leather zippered case is also included. A Singer Manufacturing Company ruler is visible in the background for scale. Measurements based on the visible ruler: Red advertising tin: approximately 5 inches wide Brass telescope: approximately 12.5 inches long.