Antique Victorian hair brush made by the renowned silversmith James Deakin & Sons in Sheffield, United Kingdom. An authentic late Victorian sterling silver dressing table brush, clearly hallmarked and representative of the elegant silverware produced in Sheffield at the end of the 19th century. The piece bears clear and authentic British hallmarks: Lion passant – indicating sterling silver (.925) Crown – mark of the Sheffield Assay Office Date letter “e” – corresponding to the assay year 1897 Maker’s mark JD / JD&S for James Deakin & Sons The brush features a beautifully detailed repoussé floral/foliate decoration, typical of late Victorian design. At the center there is an elegant oval cartouche, traditionally intended for a monogram. Dimensions: Length: 24 cm Width: 8.3 cm Thickness (without bristles): approx. 1 cm Total weight: 171 g Sterling silver (.925) mounted on a wooden base with natural bristles. Based on the dimensions and the surface of the silver cover, the estimated silver content is approximately 90 g sterling silver Good antique condition considering its age (about 128 years old). Light signs of age and use with natural patina consistent with late 19th-century silver. Strong custom made packing, registered shipping,