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

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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Description from the seller

Antique German toilet set and manicure in 800 silver, complete with its original case, dating from the late 19th to the early 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 glove stretcher, a shoehorn, button hooks, a file, and several tools intended for manicure and personal grooming.

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

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

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

The set is in good overall condition consistent with its age. Normal silver patina, small scratches, traces of use, and slight oxidations on the steel parts are present. The shoehorn shows some small superficial stains. The case shows wear to the edges and corners, while the interior still preserves the original lining. Please refer to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

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

Antique German toilet set and manicure in 800 silver, complete with its original case, dating from the late 19th to the early 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 glove stretcher, a shoehorn, button hooks, a file, and several tools intended for manicure and personal grooming.

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

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

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

The set is in good overall condition consistent with its age. Normal silver patina, small scratches, traces of use, and slight oxidations on the steel parts are present. The shoehorn shows some small superficial stains. The case shows wear to the edges and corners, while the interior still preserves the original lining. Please refer to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

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

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
ItalyVerified
34
Objects sold
Private

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