Antique 1890s Solid Sterling Silver Clothes Hat Brush - Victorian Art Nouveau For Sale

Beautiful authentic late-Victorian 1890s solid sterling silver handheld clothes/hat utility brush. This piece perfectly matches the romantic, high-relief Art Nouveau repousse style of the late 19th century, featuring a detailed, crisp design of blooming floral blossoms, wild roses, and scrolling panels.The edge of the lower border panel is stamped with a clean, clear antique \"STERLING\" purity mark. This makes a stunning addition to a vintage vanity tray display, a dresser setup, or a collectors\' antique silver collection.Design Features:

• Solid 925 sterling silver decorative jacket casing structure
• Intricate, high-relief Victorian floral repousse pattern work with deep dimensional contrast
• High-quality natural bristles securely set into a clean ivory-toned celluloid or faux-tortoiseshell base block
• Compact 5.5-inch travel or pocket sizing designed originally for grooming garments or hats

Condition:Excellent antique condition! The sterling silver outer jacket is in fantastic cosmetic shape with deep, crisp pattern lines and no major dents, deep scratches, or split seams. Registers at 54 grams total weight. The silver displays an honest, dark aged patina highlighting the recessed valleys of the floral molding (can be polished up to a bright modern shine if desired). The original natural bristles are completely intact, full, stiff, and exceptionally clean. Please see all photos for close-up details!Measurements:

• Total Length: Approx. 5.5 inches long (from tip to tip)
• Total Weight: 54 grams (including bristle block)

Listing Policies:

• Shipping: Strict and thorough packaging. This delicate antique will be completely cocooned in multiple thick layers of clean bubble wrap to isolate the sterling frame and protect the bristle layout. It will be nestled defensively inside a small, sturdy box to prevent any flattening or friction scuffs during transit. Tracking uploaded instantly.
• Returns: 14-day return policy. The item must be returned in the exact same condition it was received, unused, using equivalent protective packaging.