Toilet set (3) - W.I. Broadway & Co. - .925 silver - Grooming Set
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Vintage sterling silver clothes brush and matching comb by W.I. Broadway & Co., Birmingham, 1955, presented in its original black fitted case with engine-turned decoration and hallmarks including Lion passant, Anchor and date letter F.
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Vintage Sterling Silver Clothes Brush & Comb Set – W.I. Broadway & Co. – Birmingham, 1955 – Original Presentation Case
An elegant English vintage grooming set consisting of a clothes brush and matching comb, both featuring sterling silver mounts, beautifully presented in their original fitted case.
Manufactured in Birmingham, England, in 1955, by the renowned silversmith W.I. Broadway & Co.
Design & Decoration
The sterling silver surfaces feature finely engine-turned geometric decoration, with delicate parallel bands and a beautifully textured finish, characteristic of refined British silver accessories from the mid-20th century.
The clothes brush has an attractive rectangular shape with gently rounded corners and a polished silver border.
At the centre of the brush is a rectangular cartouche engraved with the name "David", giving the piece a charming personal and historical character.
The matching comb features an amber-coloured body with a decorative sterling silver mount, creating a harmonious and elegant combination.
Silversmith & Hallmarks
The silver is hallmarked with the official British assay marks:
Lion passant: Sterling silver, 925/1000 purity.
Anchor: Birmingham Assay Office, England.
Date letter F: 1955.
B&Co: W.I. Broadway & Co., Birmingham.
W.I. Broadway & Co. was an established Birmingham silversmith, known for producing quality sterling silver accessories, personal grooming articles and decorative silverware.
Original Presentation Case
The set is preserved in its original black fitted presentation case, featuring decorative metal fittings, a softly padded cream-coloured satin interior and compartments designed to accommodate the two accessories.
The original case adds considerably to the charm and collectability of this vintage set.
Dimensions
Original case:
Length: approximately 14 cm
Width: approximately 8 cm
Height: approximately 6 cm
Clothes brush:
Length: approximately 10 cm
Width: approximately 5 cm
Height: approximately 4 cm
Comb:
Length: approximately 12.5 cm
Width: approximately 3 cm
Condition
Vintage condition with signs of age and previous use.
The silver surfaces show some light scratches and natural patina. The original presentation case shows age-related wear, particularly to the interior satin lining.
Please carefully examine the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Collectability
A charming example of mid-century British sterling silver craftsmanship.
An attractive addition to a collection of antique and vintage silver grooming accessories, and a decorative piece for a gentleman's dressing table.
Offered complete with its original presentation case.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.
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Vintage Sterling Silver Clothes Brush & Comb Set – W.I. Broadway & Co. – Birmingham, 1955 – Original Presentation Case
An elegant English vintage grooming set consisting of a clothes brush and matching comb, both featuring sterling silver mounts, beautifully presented in their original fitted case.
Manufactured in Birmingham, England, in 1955, by the renowned silversmith W.I. Broadway & Co.
Design & Decoration
The sterling silver surfaces feature finely engine-turned geometric decoration, with delicate parallel bands and a beautifully textured finish, characteristic of refined British silver accessories from the mid-20th century.
The clothes brush has an attractive rectangular shape with gently rounded corners and a polished silver border.
At the centre of the brush is a rectangular cartouche engraved with the name "David", giving the piece a charming personal and historical character.
The matching comb features an amber-coloured body with a decorative sterling silver mount, creating a harmonious and elegant combination.
Silversmith & Hallmarks
The silver is hallmarked with the official British assay marks:
Lion passant: Sterling silver, 925/1000 purity.
Anchor: Birmingham Assay Office, England.
Date letter F: 1955.
B&Co: W.I. Broadway & Co., Birmingham.
W.I. Broadway & Co. was an established Birmingham silversmith, known for producing quality sterling silver accessories, personal grooming articles and decorative silverware.
Original Presentation Case
The set is preserved in its original black fitted presentation case, featuring decorative metal fittings, a softly padded cream-coloured satin interior and compartments designed to accommodate the two accessories.
The original case adds considerably to the charm and collectability of this vintage set.
Dimensions
Original case:
Length: approximately 14 cm
Width: approximately 8 cm
Height: approximately 6 cm
Clothes brush:
Length: approximately 10 cm
Width: approximately 5 cm
Height: approximately 4 cm
Comb:
Length: approximately 12.5 cm
Width: approximately 3 cm
Condition
Vintage condition with signs of age and previous use.
The silver surfaces show some light scratches and natural patina. The original presentation case shows age-related wear, particularly to the interior satin lining.
Please carefully examine the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Collectability
A charming example of mid-century British sterling silver craftsmanship.
An attractive addition to a collection of antique and vintage silver grooming accessories, and a decorative piece for a gentleman's dressing table.
Offered complete with its original presentation case.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.
#Exclusiveselection
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
W.I. Broadway & Co.
Gross weight
300 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Title additional information
Grooming Set
Number of objects
3
Material
Silver
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1955
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