9th Jul, 2026 11:00
Fine & Classic
25
A George V Silver Mounted Travelling Vanity Set in Fitted Case Retailed by Finnigans of Manchester
Henry Matthews Ltd., Birmingham 1919
A George V Silver Mounted Travelling Vanity Set in Fitted Case by Henry Matthews Ltd., Birmingham 1919, retailed by Finningans of Manchester, of Art Deco design with engine turned detail and chased armorial of a lion rampant holding an Orthodox cross to cental cartouche, part-complete, comprising a hand-mirror, comb, button hook, shoehorn, pair of hair brushes, pair of clothes brushes and three vanity jars, all housed in a stitched navy leather case, the navy silk-lined interior with gilt tooled retailer's stamp, the case within an outer canvas covering with both bearing M. S. B. monogram.
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Sold for £260
Auction: Fine & Classic, 9th Jul, 2026
We are delighted to present the Summer edition of the popular Fine & Classic Sale which begins with an exciting section of selected silver and novelty plate, a good range of Asian Art, British ceramics including Moorcroft, a private collection of clocks, chronometers and scientific instruments from a Cheshire farmhouse, decorative bronzes, fine watercolours and attractive oils with artists including Stanhope Alexander Forbes R.A. and William Mellor, a varied offering of Country House-style furniture and furnishings, diverse collectors' items including an important Polar Medal group, a fine French cello and much more.
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