Antique Faux Ivory Vanity Set, French Ivory, 8 Pieces in Original Presentation Box, Art Deco, Edwardian Armed guards you wouldn't want to turn

you wouldn't want to turn this one into pillowtops

I have not yet researched the hallmarks and rather anticipated the gold would test 18k on this stunning old snuff box

some with the oil lamp for Odiot (1825-1894)

The Oxford Street business continued under the control of John George Mortlock and subsequently his children until the company ceased trading in 1930

Antique Faux Ivory Vanity Set, French Ivory, 8 Pieces in Original Presentation Box, Art Deco, Edwardian Armed guards you wouldn't want to turnThis is the really fine French "faux" or fake ivory, which is called French ivory and is actually a superior grace of celluloid that has both the heaviness and cool to touch feel of real ivory, but it is not. The quality is superb, all brushes are boar bristle, some very soft, indeed. No evidence it was ever used, but we've completely sanitized the set in any case. The old box does show age, but perhaps you'll just want these gorgeous old Art Deco