Vanity Items

German Classical 800 silver coin purse, ca 1910. Oval and hinged. On front a man in Roman helmet guides a woman who holds the reins of horse-drawn chariot. On back is strapwork cartouche (vacant). Ornament is chased and tooled. Interior velvet lined. With chain. No mark visible. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 3 1/8 x D 3/4 in. Chain length: 16 1/2 in. Gross weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BL630

Pair of George V perfumes. Made by Adie Bros in Birmingham in 1925. Each: Crystal baluster bowl with scrolls, flowers, swags, and paterae. Short neck with sterling silver collar and hinged truncated-cone cover. Cover top flat with engine-turned wave ornament alternating with pink gold stripes; cover top has sterling silver border with quatrefoil flower heads. A sweet synthesis of snazzy Art Deco geometry and traditional Edwardian Regency. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4... Click for details

George V vanity tray. Made by Adie Bros in Birmingham in 1925. Well has engine-turned ornament alternating with pink gold stripes, and quatrefoil frame. Rim same with quatrefoil flower heads interspersed with applied strapwork volute scrolls. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 5 1/2 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 3.4 troy ounces. #BU405

Beautiful turn-of-the-century red glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence. Globular bottle with short neck and ball stopper. Classical rinceaux overlay and circular frame engraved with interlaced monogram. Maker’s stamp and no. D941. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in.#BT179

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver mirror. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark. Two bracket supports joined by concave and crisscrossing stretchers. Hinged swing oval frame inset with beveled glass. Dense and fluid engraved scrolls, leaves, and flowers on lined ground. Each support has shaped cartouche (vacant). Glass frame engraved with interlaced script monogram. A timeless addition to a lady’s vanity table. Fully marked and numbered 2473/15. Excellent condition with strong definition.... Click for details

Austrian Classical 800 silver and glass vanity jar, ca 1910. Jar clear glass with cut fluting and star. Cover silver; gently raised with beaded border. Marks include Schwarz & Steiner stamp and letters RS and HD. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x L 9 1/2 x W 3 1/2 in. Weight (silver only): 6.4 troy ounces. #BT857

Austrian Classical 800 silver and glass vanity jar on stand, ca 1910. Jar clear glass with fluting. Cover silver; gently raised with beaded border. Stand oval with tapering sides and beaded rim. Marks include Schwarz & Steiner stamp and letters RS. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 5 7/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight (silver only): 7 troy ounces. #BU140

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver vanity box. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Cylindrical with snug-fitting cover. Flower with fluid and whiplash wraparound stem applied to body. Fully marked and numbered 1379. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 1 1/4 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BS164

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau sterling silver wrist purse. Scroll bracket mouth with cherub’s heads and scrolled cartouches (one engraved with script monogram). Chainmail body with teardrop pendants. Wrist chain. A delicate accessory for the lady who went out without money. Very much from another era. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (without chain or pendants) 4 3/4 x W 3 3/4 in. Weight: 2.8 troy ounces. #BO127

European parcel gilt silver figural vinaigrette, ca 1880. Fish form with imbricated scales and fins. Body reticulated and head hinged. Grill detachable with ornamental flowers. Marked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Length: 4 1/2 in. Weight: 1 troy ounce. #BR767

Large turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass cologne bottle with engraved silver overlay. Globular; short neck and everted rim in collar. Ball stopper. Dense overlapping and interlaced overlay in form of flower heads and tendrils. Glass is clear. Marked “Sterling Silver Deposit 68”. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. #BT165

Large turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass cologne bottle with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Globular; short neck and everted rim in collar. Ball stopper. Dense and leafing rinceaux overlay. Large scrolled cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Glass is clear. Marks including maker’s and retailer’s (The Metcalf Co.) stamps and no. 3010. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/8 x D 5 1/8 in. #BT166