20th Century Gentlemans Silver and Silver-Plated Grooming and Vanity Set, Set of 8

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A refined and well-appointed gentleman’s grooming set comprising eight silver-plated vanity and dressing table implements, including natural-bristle brushes and assorted … Read more A refined and well-appointed gentleman’s grooming set comprising eight silver-plated vanity and dressing table implements, including natural-bristle brushes and assorted personal grooming tools. Executed in a cohesive elegant form with tapered handles and understated classical styling, the collection reflects the sophisticated personal accessories popular in the late edwardian and early art deco periods. The set includes: a clothes or hat brush with natural bristles a long grooming or military-style brush a pair of silver-plated tongs or glove stretchers a button hook a small manicure or grooming implement a shoehorn a nail file a long handled dressing or grooming tool each piece features smooth polished silver or silver-plated surfaces with restrained decorative detailing and balanced proportions characteristic of fine dressing table appointments of the era. The natural bristle brushes retain an attractive warm tone that contrasts elegantly with the cool metallic finish. Such sets were traditionally kept in gentlemen’s dressing rooms or travel cases and are now appreciated as decorative vanity accessories and collectible antique grooming objects. Overall good antique/vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age and use. Surface scratches, oxidation, tarnish, and areas of plate wear present throughout. Brushes show expected wear and scattered loose bristles. One or more tools exhibit oxidation and minor discoloration. Overall presents attractively with authentic age patina. See less