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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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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!
  • Creator:
    W. Comyns
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  • Dimensions:
    Width: 16.93 in (430 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
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  • Seller Location:
    MELBOURNE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3412226643832

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