Silver Toiletteries from William Comyns & Sons, London, 1909, Set of 14

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Black covered wooden case with original, cream-colored velvet and silk interior
contents: a small tray, two glass bottles, a powder … Read more Black covered wooden case with original, cream-colored velvet and silk interior
contents: a small tray, two glass bottles, a powder box on feet, an oval glass box, four brushes, a hand mirror, a round silver box on feet, a rectangular box on feet with curling tongs, two comb holders. All glass parts with star cut, silver parts in a smooth finish, framed by plastic ribbon garlands. All silver parts monogrammed and hallmarked. 925 silver hallmarks: master's sign 'w.c'- william comyns & sons ltd., 2nd half of the 19th, early 20th century leopard head - city mark of london lion - 'lion passant' england, sterling silver 925 'o' - date letter 1909-1910
bibliography: ian pickford, pocket edition, jackson's hallmarks, antique collectors' club, 2011, pages 37 + 80
dimensions of case: width: 53.0 cm / 20.86 in depth: 52.0 cm / 20.47 in height: 18.0 cm / 7.08 in total silver weight: ca. 3.300 grams / ca. 116.16 oz / ca. 106.10 troy oz
very well-maintained condition
signs of age and wear on the original cassette and on the brushes and combs, a small piece of the garland is missing on the side of the tray. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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