23rd Jun, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Two Cased Silver and Enamel Dressing-Table Services, one decorated with pale blue enamel oval and engine-turned and foliage and engraved ground, the other with green enamel oval engine-turned wavy lines, each comprising a hand-mirror; hairbrush and clothes brush, the green enamelled set with a further associated comb, each in fitted black leather covered case (qty)
Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150
The pale blue enameled set by Charles S. Green and Co. Ltd., Birmingham, 1929 and 1934. The pieces are in reasonable condition with some surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. The case scuffed and marked overall. There is a space in the case for a comb which is now lacking.
The green enamelled set by Walker and Hall, Birmingham, 1937. The pieces are in reasonable condition with some surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. The case scuffed and marked overall. The comb is by the same maker and of the same date but without enamel.
There is some wear and loss to the bristles on each set.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, 23rd Jun, 2023
This Antiques and Interiors Sales is led by a specialist section of silver and objects of vertu, comprising over 100 lots. Also included is a group of Tim ‘Frogman’ Cotterill enamelled bronzes, jewellery, ceramics, paintings, furniture and more.
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Tuesday 20th June - Wednesday 21st June 10am-4pm, Thursday 22nd June 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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