Art Nouveau silver vanity set original box, Empire Art
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Gorgeous five piece Art Nouveau vanity set in original box. Includes a button hook (7.25 in.), a nail file (6.75 in.), a glove stretcher with small mother of pearl knob (7.2 in.) a small brush with what appears to be a Bakelite bristle block marked FRANCE (6.25 in.) and an item that looks like a cuticle cutter or nail cleaner (5 in.) Each piece is hallmarked Empire Art Silver. The hallmark says SILVER. The design on each handle is of a lily or similar flower with scrollwork and other Art Nouveau stylized markings. The box is in perfect condition as are all the vanity items. I don't think they were used much, if at all. Latches and hinges on the box appear original. In fact the only problem with this entire set is that the white satin interior has become stained with the color of the wood stain used for the box. I am not sure what kind of wood it is but it could be cherry. The corners are put together in a "dado" fashion. (That's what my husband called it - please see photos.) The box measures 7.5 in X 9 in. X 1.75 in.Overall the condition, considering the age of the items, is excellent. Bid with confidence, check my feedback but remember all antique items are sold as is. Hi, please note. . .the pieces are most likely silverplate, not sterling. This based on information received from knowledgeable sources.
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