Dressing table set (8) - .800 silver - Toiletry kit

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Antique German silver 800/1000 manicure and toilet set with seven coordinated implements, Art Nouveau / Jugendstil, dated ca. 1890–1920, with silver handles, steel functional parts, and original green case with gold decorations and floral interior.

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Antique German toilet set and manicure in silver 800, complete with its original case, dating from the late 19th to the early decades of the 20th century, roughly 1890-1920.

The set consists of seven coordinated implements, characterized by elegant silver handles with raised floral decoration in Art Nouveau / Jugendstil taste. Present, among others, a wideners, a boot jack (calzascarpe), button hooks, a file, and several instruments intended for manicure and personal grooming.

The handles bear the punch “800,” indicating silver fineness of 800/1000, accompanied by the characteristic German hallmarks with a crescent moon and crown, system adopted in Germany from the late 19th century. The functional parts of the instruments are made of steel; on one blade the inscription “ACIER” is also visible.

The set is preserved in its original green case, with gilded decorative fillets, metal closures, and an interior lined with light fabric featuring floral motifs.

Origin: Germany.
Period: circa 1890-1920.
Materials: silver 800/1000 and steel.
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil.
Number of tools: 7, in addition to the original case.
Color of the case: green with gilded decorations and light interior.

The set is in generally good condition consistent with its age. Normal patina on the silver, small scratches, signs of use, and slight oxidation on the steel parts are present. The boot jack shows a few small surface marks. The case shows wear to edges and corners, while the interior still retains the original lining. Please refer to the photographs, which constitute an integral part of the description.

The lot will be shipped complete with its own case and carefully packaged.

Antique German toilet set and manicure in silver 800, complete with its original case, dating from the late 19th to the early decades of the 20th century, roughly 1890-1920.

The set consists of seven coordinated implements, characterized by elegant silver handles with raised floral decoration in Art Nouveau / Jugendstil taste. Present, among others, a wideners, a boot jack (calzascarpe), button hooks, a file, and several instruments intended for manicure and personal grooming.

The handles bear the punch “800,” indicating silver fineness of 800/1000, accompanied by the characteristic German hallmarks with a crescent moon and crown, system adopted in Germany from the late 19th century. The functional parts of the instruments are made of steel; on one blade the inscription “ACIER” is also visible.

The set is preserved in its original green case, with gilded decorative fillets, metal closures, and an interior lined with light fabric featuring floral motifs.

Origin: Germany.
Period: circa 1890-1920.
Materials: silver 800/1000 and steel.
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil.
Number of tools: 7, in addition to the original case.
Color of the case: green with gilded decorations and light interior.

The set is in generally good condition consistent with its age. Normal patina on the silver, small scratches, signs of use, and slight oxidation on the steel parts are present. The boot jack shows a few small surface marks. The case shows wear to edges and corners, while the interior still retains the original lining. Please refer to the photographs, which constitute an integral part of the description.

The lot will be shipped complete with its own case and carefully packaged.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
70 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Toiletry kit
Number of objects
8
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Silver, Steel
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1890-1920
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