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English 925 Silver Travelling Dressing Table Set + G & J W. Hawksley Hip Flask
$4,095
£3,068.45
€3,597.12
CA$5,735.02
A$6,427.97
CHF 3,365.13
MX$79,317.35
NOK 42,272.34
SEK 39,791.70
DKK 26,834.71
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About the Item
This Antique Edwardian early XXc (circa 1907 - 1915)
Travelling Vanity Set / Dressing Table Set
in its original shagreen leather suitcase is a rare find!
It’s a fascinating piece of the early XX century history of England
It’s performed in Faux Tortoiseshell & 925 Sterling Silver
by W. Comyns & Sons
Deep green interior is fitted with compartments,
inside lining is a bit frayed but can be replaced/repaired
Accessories include 18 items:
hand mirrors, lift-out tray, shoe horn, button hook, brushes, apothecary bottles, jewellery box with a key, leather cased inkwell, manicure set,
ownership plaque from Grosvenor Hotel, London +
G & J W. Hawksley Hip Flask (Sheffield, England):
of rounded rectangular form,
(the shape is slightly curved to give a good fit
to the body when in a pocket), the flask is leather covered &
top mounted with a hinged lid.
It’s bearing English hallmarks:
Maker’s mark - G & J.W.H (Hawksley)
Crown & lion passant – for English sterling silver & a letter date
Retailed by Harrods, London.
The flask is further stamped with the initials “R.B.” –
for Sir Richard Burbridge who was a chairman of Harrods,
Knightsbridge, London
Dimensions: 11.5cm (H) x 6.5cm (W)
Weight: 191gr.
Other items are crafted in 925 sterling silver,
Faux Tortoiseshell with intricate silver inlay & leather
Each item is finely detailed & is in original beautiful condition
(sold as is)
Items are hallmarked,
with letter dates ranging from 1907 to 1915 &
lion passant for sterling silver
some bearing maker’s mark of C & R C. – Charles & Richard Comyns
Width: 43cm
Despite being antique,
this intricate dressing table set is in a good condition.
An epitome of elegance, functionality & history,
as well as an ultimate collector’s item!
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