Art Deco Toilet set - henin & cie - Silver

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Solid silver toilet brush by Henin & Cie, France, dating to circa 1850–1900, in Art Déco style, with dimensions 27 cm × 7 cm × 2 cm, in fairly good condition with minor micro-scratches and very shallow dents, natural silk bristles in excellent condition.

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Description:
Description of the lot:
Magnificent Art Deco era dressing hairbrush in solid silver (circa 1920-1930), crafted by the renowned Parisian master jeweler Hénin & Cie.
The object features an elegant handle with moldings and beveled facets, characteristic of the Art Deco period, with a natural bristle filling very well preserved.
Features and hallmarks:
Jeweler: Hénin & Cie (master mark in the diamond shape “H & Cie”).
Metal: Sterling silver (official French guarantee mark Minerve head).
Era: Art Deco / Early 20th century.
Filling: Original natural bristles, very dense and in excellent condition.
Condition:
Good overall used condition. The silver mount shows light micro-scratches and very superficial minor dents, common on embossed silver dressing pieces. No loss to the filling. Beautiful original patina."

Description:
Description of the lot:
Magnificent Art Deco era dressing hairbrush in solid silver (circa 1920-1930), crafted by the renowned Parisian master jeweler Hénin & Cie.
The object features an elegant handle with moldings and beveled facets, characteristic of the Art Deco period, with a natural bristle filling very well preserved.
Features and hallmarks:
Jeweler: Hénin & Cie (master mark in the diamond shape “H & Cie”).
Metal: Sterling silver (official French guarantee mark Minerve head).
Era: Art Deco / Early 20th century.
Filling: Original natural bristles, very dense and in excellent condition.
Condition:
Good overall used condition. The silver mount shows light micro-scratches and very superficial minor dents, common on embossed silver dressing pieces. No loss to the filling. Beautiful original patina."

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
henin & cie
Gross weight
148 g
Style
Art Deco
Material
Silver
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
henin et cie
Colour
Silver
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
27 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
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Object sold
Private

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