An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel three piece dressing table set; part of our silverware collection
This impressive antique George VI sterling silver and enamel dressing table set consists of a hand mirror, hair brush and clothes brush.
Each piece of this ladies dressing table set is embellished with an exceptional panel of white guilloche enamel, accented with a repetitive blue geometric diaper pattern with gold lobed motifs to each incurve.
The sterling silver body of each piece is embellished with embossed scrolling leaf designs to the upper and lower portions.
The antique hand mirror and hair brush have an arched shaped form to a rounded handle; each piece bears further scrolling leaf ornamentation to the lower corners of the arched sections.
The handles of the hair brush and hand mirror are ornamented with an impressive panel of solid blue guilloche enamel.
The rounded sides and anterior surface of this impressive mirror are plain and unembellished.
The mirror retains its original shaped bevelled glass.
The clothes brush has an elongated oval shaped form, with a sterling silver hallmarked handle.
Each brush bears the engraved markings 'Pure Bristle' and retains the original authentic horse hair bristles.
Condition
This antique enamel dressing table set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Each piece has been has been professionally polished.
The horse hair bristles to the brushes are in exceptional condition and have seen little sign of use or wear.
The enamel panels are in perfect condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the rim of each brush and surface of the mirror are very clear; the hallmarks to the mirror have wear in keeping with age and location but remain legible.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique dressing table set.
Dimensions
Hand Mirror
Length 28.5cm/11.2"
Width 9.1cm/3.6"
Length of handle 13.5cm/5.3"
Height 1.5cm/0.6"
Hair Brush
Length 24.5cm/9.6"
Width 7.3cm/2.9"
Length of handle 12.5cm/4.9"
Height 4.6cm/1.8"
Clothes Brush
Length 15.5cm/6.1"
Width 3.6cm/1.4"
Height 3.4cm/1.3"
Date: 1938
Origin: Birmingham, England
Maker: Albert Carter
SKU: A9500