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5-Piece Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Vanity Set
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5-Piece Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Vanity Set

1920 - 1940
Sold 22 February 2025 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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A beautiful 5-piece silver and tortoiseshell vanity set consisting of two pairs of brushes and a hand mirror. Each item is backed in tortoiseshell inlaid with fine floral motifs and set in a good quality sterling silver mount.

Each item is excellent quality and clearly hallmarked for London, 1928 and the makers Collett & Anderson.

Every piece is in excellent condition and displays beautifully. There are some signs of age and use, some small dinks and minor marks but nothing detrimental or untoward and no major damages. The bristles are in excellent condition and there are no cracks or damages to the glass.

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Brush : 9 1/2" / 24cm

Length of Mirror : 10" / 26cm

Width of Mirror : 5 1/2” / 14cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Art Deco Vanity Set to the 1930s.

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A beautiful 5-piece silver and tortoiseshell vanity set consisting of two pairs of brushes and a hand mirror.
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Each item is backed in tortoiseshell inlaid with fine floral motifs and set in a good quality sterling silver mount.
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fig 1. A five-piece Art Deco vanity set featuring tortoiseshell backing with silver inlay, comprising a hand mirror, two hairbrushes, and two clothes brushes.
fig 1. 5-Piece Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Vanity Set

Each item is excellent quality and clearly hallmarked for London, 1928 and the makers Collett & Anderson.

Every piece is in excellent condition and displays beautifully. There are some signs of age and use, some small dinks and minor marks but nothing detrimental or untoward and no major damages. The bristles are in excellent condition and there are no cracks or damages to the glass.

fig 2. A five-piece Art Deco vanity set featuring tortoiseshell backing with silver inlay, comprising a hand mirror, two hairbrushes, and two clothes brushes.
fig 2. 5-Piece Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Vanity Set

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Brush : 9 1/2" / 24cm

Length of Mirror : 10" / 26cm

Width of Mirror : 5 1/2” / 14cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Art Deco Vanity Set to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1119480
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A five-piece Art Deco vanity set featuring tortoiseshell backing with silver inlay, comprising a hand mirror, two hairbrushes, and two clothes brushes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

5-Piece Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Vanity Set

Archive II A five-piece Art Deco vanity set featuring tortoiseshell backing with silver inlay, comprising a hand mirror, two hairbrushes, and two clothes brushes. View II
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A five-piece Art Deco vanity set featuring tortoiseshell backing with silver inlay, comprising a hand mirror, two hairbrushes, and two clothes brushes.
5-Piece Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Vanity Set
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A five-piece Art Deco vanity set featuring tortoiseshell backing with silver inlay, comprising a hand mirror, two hairbrushes, and two clothes brushes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVanity Sets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Sterling Silver, Natural Bristles
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPique inlay, Floral motifs, Shield mirrors

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Art Deco vanity sets gained immense popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, reflecting a cultural shift towards glamour, modernity, and sophisticated personal grooming accessories displayed on dressing tables.

Traditional vanity sets frequently incorporated sterling silver, celluloid, faux or genuine tortoiseshell, and inlaid silver pique work, alongside natural bristles for hair and clothes brushes.

Authentic pieces often feature British hallmarks on the silver mounts, genuine organic materials such as tortoiseshell rather than modern plastics, and meticulous hand-inlaid metalwork.

Displaying these pieces on a mirrored tray atop a dressing table or a bathroom counter adds a touch of period elegance and reflective metallic texture to contemporary spaces.

Clean silver gently with a specialized polishing cloth avoiding contact with tortoiseshell, and keep organic materials away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity to prevent warping.
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