Sunday, May 5, 2013

Silver Enamel Chatelaine Grooming Set

Pictures below show a very unique and interesting piece of silver enamel chatelaine grooming set in my collection.

Length: 29.5cm.


Picture 1



Picture 2
The hook with a human figure which allows the set to be suspended from a belt.



Picture 3
A butterfly motif.



Picture 4
This central, open-work box in the shape of a stylised cloud and decorated at both sides of the box with a bat, two human figures (a boy and a girl), a word 'Shou' and some plum blossom motifs probably served as a pomander allowing scented blossoms to be enclosed inside.



Picture 5
The three grooming tools comprise of a toothpick, a pair of tweezers and an ear cleaner.



Picture 6
The mark at the back of the hook.



Do check out the previous post about the "Silver Chatelaine Grooming Sets".

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