Lot 1132: A Trio of Vintage Wooden Household Items
A trio of vintage wooden household items, comprising a cutler’s stool, a hand-carved spice box, and a slatted magazine rack. The cutler’s stool is constructed from stained softwood with four square-section legs and a seat of woven orange-brown cord in a diamond lattice pattern, fixed with metal upholstery tacks. The rectangular spice box is fashioned from a dark-toned hardwood and features a sliding lid with three hand-carved circular sunburst and geometric motifs, opening to reveal a twin-compartment interior. The magazine rack is crafted from a light-coloured hardwood in a mid-century fashion, featuring horizontal slats and a solid base shelf. A white adhesive label is affixed to the rack frame reading HCP Auctions South West, Lot 1132, and providing the website address www.hcpauctions.net.
Large-scale furniture items; exact dimensions are not provided.
Condition report:
Significant wear and loss of finish is visible on the legs and frame of the cutler\'s stool (photo 3). The woven cord seat of the stool shows fraying and surface discoloration (photo 1). A small hole is present in the spice box lid where a pull knob is missing (photo 1). The magazine rack displays minor surface scuffs and scratches consistent with use (photo 2).
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