{"product_id":"product-59","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Clothes Brush – Birmingham 1919","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdd a historical touch to your collection or interior with this magnificent \u003cb\u003eantique English clothes brush\u003c\/b\u003e. This item is not only appealing for its early 20th-century elegance, but also a fully documented collector's item thanks to its clear hallmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin and Authenticity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe silver back of the brush features four official British hallmarks that guarantee its quality and history:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSterling Silver:\u003c\/b\u003e The 'Lion Passant' (walking lion) confirms that the object is made of high-quality sterling silver (925\/1000).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBirmingham, 1919:\u003c\/b\u003e The anchor symbol indicates the prestigious Assay Office of \u003cb\u003eBirmingham\u003c\/b\u003e, while the year letter 'u' precisely dates the object to the year \u003cb\u003e1919\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe back is decorated with a refined \u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau repoussé pattern\u003c\/b\u003e, characterized by the graceful floral motifs that were so typical of the period just after World War I. The silver has a beautiful shine and demonstrates the craftsmanship for which Birmingham silversmiths were known. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOriginally designed as a clothes brush for the affluent, this item is now a \u003cstrong\u003eluxurious vanity accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e or a unique decorative piece. The bristles are of natural origin and are in a condition appropriate for their venerable age of over a hundred years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Sterling Silver (.925).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCity Mark:\u003c\/b\u003e Birmingham, England.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Art Nouveau \/ Edwardian transitional model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Fair \/ Shows signs of use and defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 16.5 by 4.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e59 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antiekhuys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56727962288472,"sku":"01637","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/9919\/1896\/files\/Antieke_Sterling_Zilveren_Kleerborstel_Birmingham_1919.jpg?v=1771346151","url":"https:\/\/antiekhuys.nl\/en\/products\/product-59","provider":"Antiekhuys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}