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Estimated period: vintage; Material: brass; Lot of three Curio Collection items in good vintage condition, including a Paris–Orient Express conductor signal horn, a Bruxells Bruxelles milkmaid hand bell, and an ornate brass spice/coffee grinder.
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A beautifully curated collection of three vintage European brass items, perfect for collectors of curiosities, railway memorabilia, and traditional kitchenalia.
The lot includes:
1. Vintage "Orient Express" Conductor Signal Horn:
A highly collectible brass pocket signal horn (conducteurs hoorntje). The bell is clearly engraved with the iconic route: "PARIS - ORIENT EXPRESS - ISTANBUL". Features a distinct two-tone metal construction with a copper-tone mouthpiece and a practical integrated lanyard ring.
- Dimensions: Approx. 15 cm long
2. "Bruxelles" Figural Milkmaid Hand Bell:
An ornate brass dinner bell cast in the form of a traditional European milkmaid. The top yoke carries the clear inscription "BRUXELLES". The bell is exceptionally detailed, featuring two dangling bucket charms that form the clapper mechanism inside the skirt base.
- Dimensions: Approx. 9 cm tall
3. Ornate Manual Spice / Coffee Grinder:
A traditional, heavy cylindrical brass mill featuring an embossed decorative base compartment. The handle mechanisms turn smoothly, opening up to reveal the interior mechanical burr grinding core. Perfect as a rustic kitchen accent.
- Dimensions: Approx. 11 cm tall (including handle)
- Condition: Good vintage condition. Items show a beautiful natural patina and minor age-appropriate wear as visible in the detailed close-up photographs. Mechanisms are functional and engravings are very clear.
- Origin: France, Belgium, and Turkey / Middle East
A beautifully curated collection of three vintage European brass items, perfect for collectors of curiosities, railway memorabilia, and traditional kitchenalia.
The lot includes:
1. Vintage "Orient Express" Conductor Signal Horn:
A highly collectible brass pocket signal horn (conducteurs hoorntje). The bell is clearly engraved with the iconic route: "PARIS - ORIENT EXPRESS - ISTANBUL". Features a distinct two-tone metal construction with a copper-tone mouthpiece and a practical integrated lanyard ring.
- Dimensions: Approx. 15 cm long
2. "Bruxelles" Figural Milkmaid Hand Bell:
An ornate brass dinner bell cast in the form of a traditional European milkmaid. The top yoke carries the clear inscription "BRUXELLES". The bell is exceptionally detailed, featuring two dangling bucket charms that form the clapper mechanism inside the skirt base.
- Dimensions: Approx. 9 cm tall
3. Ornate Manual Spice / Coffee Grinder:
A traditional, heavy cylindrical brass mill featuring an embossed decorative base compartment. The handle mechanisms turn smoothly, opening up to reveal the interior mechanical burr grinding core. Perfect as a rustic kitchen accent.
- Dimensions: Approx. 11 cm tall (including handle)
- Condition: Good vintage condition. Items show a beautiful natural patina and minor age-appropriate wear as visible in the detailed close-up photographs. Mechanisms are functional and engravings are very clear.
- Origin: France, Belgium, and Turkey / Middle East
Details
Number of objects
3
Type
Curio Collection
Condition
Good
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