#26 • 2 Brass Items- Colonial Williamsburg Hessian Soldier Door Stop & Tray w/mythical imp/elf

Part of Serious Collector, Amateur Hoarder Living Estate Downsizing (timed auction by Patrick Morgan Auction Services, LLC)

High bid $10.00

Status: Sold

Vintage solid brass Marching Hessian Soldier doorstop / bookend produced for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collection. Manufacturer: Virginia Metalcrafters (VMC) of Waynesboro, Virginia. Marked CW 8-7: The official catalog/model designation for the Colonial Williamsburg line by VMC. VMC (joined letters inside a stylized flame / screw outline): The official maker's mark and hallmark logo for Virginia Metalcrafters. Colonial Williamsburg Oval Seal: Stamped on the bottom base plate, featuring the classic Williamsburg cipher mark (CW) indicating officially licensed reproduction rights. Vintage solid brass decorative tray / coaster / medallion featuring an embossed imp or elf figure. A mythical imp/elf sitting atop a toadstool/mushroom, holding a small pail or bucket in his left hand, encircled by a rope-twist border. Used as a small trinket/coin dish, coaster, decorative wall plate, or inset piece for brass giftware and desk accessories.