Multi-piece Celluloid Vanity Set

Collectibles : Vanity Items

 

This is indeed an unusual set, in that it has so many of the original pieces...sometimes you see sets with 6 or 7 pieces; this one has sixteen, many with lids. It is am an amber colored celluloid with etched detailing painted in gold.

The pieces are: powder box and lid, hair receiver and lid, comb, tray, clock, picture frame with glass, sewing box with pin cushion, nail file, nail knife, nail buff with lid, button hook, shoe horn, plus two small containers, one with a lid.

While in generally good shape, this set does have a few signs of age. First, the clock doesn't keep time. When wound, it will tick for a couple of minutes and then stop. The comb has one missing tooth. There is a small crack on one edge of the tray. Finally, the picture frame is intact, except that the brace that attaches to the back to stand the frame up has broke off; Grandma has the piece, and it can be glued back on. The rest of the pieces are all in good condition with a little mellowing to the gold paint.

This set is quite a bargain, with the average price per piece just over $10; however, it is only being sold as a set; sp please do not email to request purchase of an individual piece. Thank you!

Item ID: 65048