Lot 059: Vintage Art Deco Silver-Tone Dressing Table Vanity Set

Description

A charming five-piece vintage Art Deco vanity set, comprising a hand mirror, two brushes (hair and clothes), and a lidded glass powder jar. Each piece features silver-tone metal frames and handles with decorative ribbed detailing, complemented by rose-gold toned celluloid or early plastic inserts adorned with a distinctive fan-shaped pattern, characteristic of the Art Deco era. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Early to Mid-20th Century (Art Deco period) * Material: Silver-tone metal, celluloid/plastic, glass, natural bristles * Style: Art Deco Vanity Set Condition: The set exhibits significant age-related wear, including tarnishing and surface scratches to the silver-tone metal. The celluloid/plastic inserts show discolouration, scratching, and some areas of lifting or minor damage. The mirror surface has notable silvering degradation, appearing cloudy with dark spots. Bristles on both brushes are worn from use. Interesting fact: * Dressing table sets like this were a popular gift item in the early 20th century, often associated with bridal trousseaus or coming-of-age ceremonies. * Celluloid, an early plastic, was frequently used in vanity items of this period for its ability to mimic more expensive materials like ivory or tortoise shell, and for its decorative potential. Use: Ideal for collectors of vintage vanity items or as a decorative accent for a period dressing table.

Condition Report

Tarnishing and surface scratches to metal components; discolouration, scratching, and minor lifting/damage to celluloid/plastic inserts; significant silvering degradation (clouding, dark spots) on the mirror; wear and discolouration to brush bristles.

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