No. 100126866

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Vanity travel set (3) - .925 silver
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Vanity travel set (3) - .925 silver

English Silver Guilloché Enamel Scissors and Nail Buffer – Blue Enamel – Early 20th Century Refined English silver manicure set, dating from the early 20th century, comprising two pairs of scissors and one nail buffer, all beautifully decorated with guilloché engraving and translucent blue enamel. The silver handles are finely engine-turned beneath the enamel, creating a subtle shimmering effect that enhances the elegance and depth of the blue colour. The scissors feature steel blades mounted in silver handles, while the nail buffer retains its original polishing surface. Such enamelled silver manicure accessories were characteristic of Edwardian dressing-table sets, combining refined craftsmanship with everyday functionality. Details: Origin: England Period: Early 20th century Material: Solid silver (handles) with steel blades Decoration: Guilloché engraving with translucent blue enamel Colour: Blue Composition: Two scissors and one nail buffer Hallmarks: English silver hallmarks present (see photos) Condition: Good antique condition, with wear and patina consistent with age and use. The enamel is well preserved with minor signs of wear. The blades show signs of use, consistent with age. Scissors: 10 and 12cm nail buffer: 7.0cm Weight: 67g Sent via UPS with tracking number

No. 100126866

No longer available
Vanity travel set (3) - .925 silver

Vanity travel set (3) - .925 silver

English Silver Guilloché Enamel Scissors and Nail Buffer – Blue Enamel – Early 20th Century

Refined English silver manicure set, dating from the early 20th century, comprising two pairs of scissors and one nail buffer, all beautifully decorated with guilloché engraving and translucent blue enamel.

The silver handles are finely engine-turned beneath the enamel, creating a subtle shimmering effect that enhances the elegance and depth of the blue colour. The scissors feature steel blades mounted in silver handles, while the nail buffer retains its original polishing surface.

Such enamelled silver manicure accessories were characteristic of Edwardian dressing-table sets, combining refined craftsmanship with everyday functionality.

Details:

Origin: England

Period: Early 20th century

Material: Solid silver (handles) with steel blades

Decoration: Guilloché engraving with translucent blue enamel

Colour: Blue

Composition: Two scissors and one nail buffer

Hallmarks: English silver hallmarks present (see photos)

Condition:
Good antique condition, with wear and patina consistent with age and use. The enamel is well preserved with minor signs of wear. The blades show signs of use, consistent with age.


Scissors: 10 and 12cm
nail buffer: 7.0cm
Weight: 67g
Sent via UPS with tracking number

Bidding closed
Inés Fernández
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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