15th Jan, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
the cut-glass items each with plain silver-gilt mount, comprising: an oval jar, two cylindrical jars, one containing two tooth-brushes; a spirit-flask, with detachable cup; a shaving brush and shaving soap canister; a pair of tortoiseshell backed hair-brushes; a pair of tortoiseshell backed clothes brushes and various leather items, all contained in a crocodile case
the case 61cm wide
Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £500
The silver mounted pieces are each marked as expected. There is some overall surface scratching and wear. Some items from the fitted case are lacking. There is some scuffing and damage to the outside of the case. The cup from the spirit flask is currently fixed in position and is not detachable.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Jan, 2022
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