Duhme & Co. Victorian Sterling Silver Powder Jar & Sterling Handle Swan's Down Art Nouveau Powder Puff

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Fabulously rare and exquisite complete set Duhme & Co. sterling silver powder jar dated 1884 and Art Nouveau sterling silver handle swan's down powder puff. A superb vanity set that has been together for over 100 years. First, the sterling silver powder jar by Duhme & Company. Herman Duhme started his company in the 1840's. By 1910, exactly 100 years ago, Duhme was out of business. The sterling silver handle powder puff is made of the finest swan's down, marked for PM&M and with a patent date of 1900. It is also marked Sterling. Purchased to accompany the powder jar around 1900 and with it ever since. The tip top of the sterling handle and the inside of dome of the lid show wear consistent with the last 100 years. All three pieces are in excellent condition and rare to find still together. The puff is quite large at 4 inches in diameter and standing 2 1/2 inches tall. The silver powder jar is 3 inches tall and measures 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

Item ID: VAN-2739