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CASED ANTIQUE STERLING DRESSING TABLE SETEarly 20th century (1902) sterling silver dressing table set, in original case, comprises:Two hair brushes, 25cm long.Two clothes brushes, 16cm long.One hand mirror, 27cm long.Plus gents comb, 18cm long.Made by the renowned maker Walker & Hall.All with matched hallmarked except the gents comb which is not W&H.No engraved or personal inscriptions on all of the items.A beautiful, very ornate antique set.
HALLMARKS:  Sheffield, STERLING fineness 92.5% MAKER Walker & HallDATE: 1902DIMENSION: Case: 40xm 21cm. Height: 11cm  (approx.)WEIGHT: 2832g (combined)CONDITION: Repair to the stem of the hand mirror. Mirror is excellent. Silver rubbed through at many high points. The gent's comb damaged. Wear and knocks to the case. The set is very heavy.PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE: We only sell genuine antiques. We always combine multiple purchases to reduce shipping cost additional item bought, postage only £1. And we provide no-hassle full refund if you are not happy with the item. CUSTOMER SERVICE EMAIL: [email protected] Silver Buying Tips & Avoiding Fakes and Forgeries:           Hidden repairs of splits or cracks Look for any swelling, variation in silver colour, and tiny bubbles/pitting. These are always signs of repair.           
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