The dressing table originates from the beginning of the 17th Century, and by the 18th century had become a mark of social standing, popularised by Madame de Pompadour and Marie Antoinette, both known for their fashion and influence. Silver brushes, boxes, scent bottles and mirrors are as beautiful and practical on today’s dressing tables as they were back then
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by William Devenport, this attractive, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, features a hobnail cut round glass body, and an ornate silver lid. The scent bottle measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) in diameter.
£375
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features a Tortoiseshell lid with silver inlay, reed borders, and a blue fabric lined interior. The jewellery box measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) in diameter.
£425
Hallmarked in London in 2001, this unusual, Sterling Silver Ring Tree, is a modernist sculptural representation of a tree branch. The ring tree measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 11"(18cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep and weighs 3.2 troy ounces.
£465
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Comyns, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame is plain in style and heart shaped. The photograph frame measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, with an aperture measuring 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(9.5cm) wide.
£475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1961 by Albert Carter, this very attractive, Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set, is gilt, and features enamelled decoration to the backs of each piece. The hand mirror measures 11.25"(28.5cm) in length, the hair brush measures 9.75"(25cm) in length, the clothes brush measures 6"(15cm) in length, and the comb measures 6.75"(17cm) in length.
£475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1930 by Henry Matthews, this stylish, George V period, Sterling Silver & Enamel Dressing Table Set, is in the art deco taste, and comprises a hand mirror, 2 hair brushes, 2 clothes brushes, and a comb. The box measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 14.5"(35.5cm) wide, by 12"(30.5cm) deep.
The hand mirror measures 9.25"(23.5cm) long, by 5.25"(13cm) wide. Each hair brush measures 8.75"(22cm) long, by 2.75"(7cm) wide. Each clothes brush measures 5.5"(14cm) long, by 1.5"(3.5cm) wide. The comb measures 6"(15cm) long.
£475
Hallmarked in London in 1882 by Edward Brown, this charming, Antique, Sterling Silver Mirrors" href="/silver-hand-mirrors">Hand Mirror, features a figural handle, and a chased scene to the reverse. The Mirrors" href="/silver-hand-mirrors">hand mirror measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) wide.
£575
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1919 by E. S. Barnsley & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box, features silver inlay to the tortoiseshell lid , cast and applied feet, and a light pink coloured lining. The jewellery box measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£745
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by William Comyns, this attractive, Victorian, Art Nouveau Period, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, features flower and leaf pierced decoration with plaques depicting the 'Reynolds Angels', and stands on a wooden easel back. The photograph frame measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 6"(16cm) wide, with a heart shaped aperture which measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide.
£795
Hallmarked in Chester in 1899 by Nathan & Hayes, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box, is ornately decorated throughout, with a scene on the lid of 2 putti playing on a seesaw, and a gilt interior. The box measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep, and weighs 11.5 troy ounces.
£895
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by William Comyns, this attractive, Antique, Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is modelled as a side table with cabriole legs, and features a blue fabric lined interior. The jewellery box measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 4"(10.5cm) deep.
£895
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Dressing Table Tray, is oval in shape, and features an engraved vacant cartouche to the centre, and a raised and shaped border. The dressing table tray measures 0.5"(1.5cm) tall, by 11.75"(30cm) wide, by 8.75"(22.5cm) deep, and weighs 16.9 troy ounces.
£975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1923 by A. & J. Zimmerman, this attractive, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is modelled as an 18th century table with barley twist legs. The jewellery box measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£1,275
Hallmarked in Chester in 1912 by Grey & Co., this handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box, is plain in design, standing on four bun feet, and featuring a green fabric lined pad to the inside. The jewellery box measures 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) wide, by 2.75"(7cm) deep.
£1,295
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by William Comyns, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is kidney shaped, and features a tortoiseshell lid with silver inlay, 4 neoclassical legs, and a lined interior. The jewellery box measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 10" (25cm) wide, by 6" (15cm) deep.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in 1869 by Alexander Macrae, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Posey Holder, or Tussie Mussie, is gilt, and is wonderfully decorated with engraved and blue enamel detailing, and a bead border. The posey holder measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 2”(5cm) in diameter, and weighs 2.5 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in London in 1894 by William Comyns, this attractive and large, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Table Mirror, features ornate scroll and acanthus decoration to the silver border, and the original fabric to the body and stand. The table mirror measures a substantial 27"(68.5cm) tall, by 20.75"(52.5cm) wide.
£4,775
Hallmarked in London in 1920 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this large and very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Mirror, is elegant in style, with a ribbon and reed border, and the original gilding and wooden easel back. The mirror measures an impressive 26"(66cm) tall, by 17"(43cm) wide, by 16"(41cm) deep when in use.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Mappin & Webb, this very pretty, Edwardian, Antique 9ct Gold Dish, features pierced sides, and a cast and applied border. The dish measures 1.5"(3.5cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) in diameter and weighs 142.4g.
£7,275