Antique 1911 Edwardian Sterling Silver 2pc Vanity Set – William Vale & SonsUp for sale is a beautiful, authentic 2-piece Edwardian sterling silver vanity grooming set, featuring a long-handled hairbrush and a smaller matching clothes/coat brush. Both pieces are beautifully engraved on the back with an elegant Art Deco style monogram letter "C" (or stylized "G").The pieces feature crisp, fully visible British hallmarks stamped clearly on the rims.Hallmark Identification & Specifications:Maker’s Mark: WV&S (William Vale & Sons, highly regarded Birmingham silversmiths)
Town Mark: Anchor (Assayed in Birmingham, England)
Purity Mark: Lion Passant (Guaranteed 92.5% Solid Sterling Silver)
Date Letter: Lowercase m inside a rounded shield (Dating this exact set to 1911)
Bristles: Original natural tan bristles securely set in their wooden basesHairbrush Length: 10 inches
Clothes Brush Length: 7 inchesCondition:
Beautiful antique condition with a gorgeous, rich, unpolished original patina. We have purposefully left the silver uncleaned to preserve its authentic historic character; it can be polished bright by the new owner if desired. The silver casing shows minor surface wear, fine age-related scratches, and small, shallow dimples consistent with 115 years of gentle use. No severe splits or tears to the metal. Natural bristles are intact and clean.
Related Items:
Antique 1911-1921 Coca-Cola Pepsin Gum Wood Crate Franklin-Caro Richmond VA
$749.99
Antique 1911 Sterling Silver Birmingham WV&S Hair & Clothes Brush Vanity Set
$59.59
Antique Nippon Hexagonal Lidded Jar Humidor Hand Painted 1911-1921 Camel Desert
$125.00
