A quantity of electroplated items, various makers, most 19th century

comprising: a George II style swing-handle basket, 40.6cm., 16 in. long, a two-light adjustable student lamp, converted for electricity, 50cm., 19 3/4 in. high, two William IV teapots, one Elkington & Co, with ivory insulators, 29.8cm., 11 3/4 in. long, a biscuit barrel, on a slat-pierced stand, 22cm., 8 in. high, a small two-handled two bottle wine cradle, 26.7cm., 10 1/2 in. long, two unusual candlestick/ashtrays, to be attached to a piece of furniture, 29.2cm., 11 1/2 in. high, a small Old Sheffield plate hot water pot, 16.5cm., 6 1/2 in., a modern presentation plate, 22.9cm., 9 in. diameter, and a electroplated breakfast stand, with central salt and pepper pot between four-piece toast rack and two detachable egg cups and spoons, 22.9cm., 9in. long. (11)

Generally good, varying degrees of wear in accordance with age.
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