Antique Mother of Pearl Vanity Set
This charming set comprises a compact, a pair of salt and pepper pots, and a snuff pot, all crafted from lustrous mother of pearl. The delicate iridescence of the material is beautifully showcased in each piece, suggesting a refined aesthetic popular in the late 19th or early 20th century. The compact features a hinged lid, while the salt and pepper pots are designed with pierced tops for seasoning, and the snuff pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Condition and Collectibility
The set presents with signs consistent with age and use, including minor surface scratches and wear to the mother of pearl. Despite these imperfections, the pieces remain structurally sound and retain their original charm. This set would appeal to collectors of vanity items, antique silver, or mother of pearl objects, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and personal grooming.
To place a bid simply click the directly bid button to bid the next amount. If you wish to leave a commission/high bid, enter your amount in the grey box and click the custom bid button, our system will bid on your behalf. You will be notified by email if you win. We operate a soft close format, the auction will be extended by 3 minutes if a bid is placed in the closing 3 minutes.
Items are sold on a “sold as seen” basis, electrical items etc are untested unless stated otherwise in the title of the items in question. We have a viewing day on Saturday 10am-3pm if you are unsure about an item from photos. Please be aware that once a bid is placed we will not be able to issue any refunds unless there is a clear and obvious error made by ourselves in the item title, in the event of an incorrect bid being placed, you must contact us on the mobile phone number 07904 339160/description.
Please be aware that as we are now VAT registered the buyers commission is now 17.5% plus VAT.
#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####
