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Silver Vanity Case - Manicure Set
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Silver Vanity Case - Manicure Set

1900 - 1920
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

Manicure Set with silver handled instruments.

Pot, Buffer, Cuticle and 1 file hallmarked for William Davenport, Birmingham 1923.

2 Files hallmarked for Lionel Smith, Birmingham 1916.

The scissors are not marked and are not the right size for this set, steel in a silver sheath.

Size:

Case Closed - 6.5"l x 2.5"d x 2"h (16.5 x 6.5 x 5cm)

Case Open - 6.5" x 10" x 5" (16.5 x 25.5 x 5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Manicure Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116144
Dealers Internal Reference
40022
Description
Manicure Set with silver handled instruments.

Pot, Buffer, Cuticle and 1 file hallmarked for William Davenport, Birmingham 1923.

2 Files hallmarked for Lionel Smith, Birmingham 1916.

The scissors are not marked and are not the right size for this set, steel in a silver sheath.

Size:

Case Closed - 6.5"l x 2.5"d x 2"h (16.5 x 6.5 x 5cm)

Case Open - 6.5" x 10" x 5" (16.5 x 25.5 x 5cm)

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Manicure Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116144
Dealers Internal Ref
40022
AJD Antiques
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container.
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Archive I An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container.

Silver Vanity Case - Manicure Set

Archive II An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View II
Archive III An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View III
Archive IV An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View IV
Archive V An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View V
Archive VI An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View VI
Archive VII An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View VII
Archive VIII An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View VIII
Archive IX An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View IX
Archive X An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View X
Archive XI An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container. View XI
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An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container.
Silver Vanity Case - Manicure Set
Ref: SA1116144
An open black folding leather case with velvet lining displaying a multi-piece antique silver manicure set including scissors, files, a nail buffer, and a small silver container.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVanity Sets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Leather, Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsVelvet-lined tray, silver-handled implements, fitted folding case, silver nail buffer
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian manicure set dates from the 1920 period and comes as a complete ensemble housed in a black folding leather case. The interior features beige velvet upholstery with fitted compartments that hold various implements, including sterling silver-handled instruments, steel scissors inside a silver sheath, a circular silver pot, and an oval silver nail buffer. Hallmarks confirm makers including William Davenport and Lionel Smith working in Birmingham across different years. Wear includes minor age-related marks to the metal surfaces and fabric lining, reflecting genuine historic use. Practical in size at 5 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 7 cm deep when closed, this vanity set sits neatly on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity surface in a modern bedroom or dressing room. It serves as a functional grooming accessory for daily personal care, adding traditional English country house character to interior display arrangements.

FAQs

An antique silver manicure set is a personal grooming kit containing silver or silver-handled nail care tools presented in a custom velvet-lined presentation case or folding pouch.

These sets typically feature sterling silver or silver-plated handles, carbon steel blades for scissors and files, velvet or silk interior linings, and leather or leatherette outer cases.

Authentic pieces often feature hallmarks on the metal handles indicating the silver purity, makers mark, and town mark, alongside characteristic hand-chased ornamentation or engine-turned patterns.

Open folding cases can be displayed flat on a vanity table, bedside cabinet, or bathroom tray as decorative historic accents.

Gently polish the silver handles with a soft silver cloth, avoid exposing the steel components or velvet lining to excess moisture, and store in a dry climate to prevent tarnishing and rust.
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