Antique Edwardian Brush deals Set, Sterling Silver Brushes, Floral Pattern, Leather and Silk Case, c. 1900

Natural boar hair bristle brushes are topped in ornately engraved sterling silver. These are and were for removing lint from clothing. Forget sticky deals tape This is so much more refined. The heavier brown bristle brush is for wools and heavier fabrics and the light colored bristle brush serves to remove lint from cottons and heavier silks. These would have been an integral part of the dressing process for an Edwardian gentleman or lady and would have been for travel, evidenced by the red silk lined Moroccan leather travel case.

Superb scroll work of fronds and flowers decorate the top of each brush; one bearing a monogram of WAF and the other unmarked. No maker's mark on either brush, but these are supremely light and show a mark for STERLING. The leather case is also marked TRAVELERS LEATHER MARK on the case. Each measures 8 1/4" long by 3" wide. Exceptional condition.