{"product_id":"sterling-silver-oval-grooming-clothes-brush","title":"Sterling Silver Oval Grooming \/ Clothes Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description: A refined sterling silver–backed oval grooming brush featuring a hand-engraved engine-turned surface and a decorative rope-and-shell border. The top is engraved with fine parallel lines radiating across the oval field, centered with a blank cartouche that was originally intended for a monogram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brush is marked “STERLING” along the side of the mount, confirming the back and frame are made of solid sterling silver rather than silverplate. Beneath the silver mount sits a traditional wooden brush block fitted with light-colored natural bristles, likely horsehair or similar grooming bristle material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrushes of this form were commonly used as: Gentleman’s clothes brushes (for brushing dust from coats and suits), Vanity or grooming brushes, components of Victorian or Edwardian dressing sets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe elegant oval form and monogram reserve strongly suggest it was originally part of a personal dressing set, possibly presented as a gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Victorian to Edwardian period (circa 1890–1915)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory: During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sterling-backed brushes were fashionable accessories on both ladies’ vanity tables and gentlemen’s dressing tables. Many were sold as part of multi-piece dressing sets that included: hand mirrors, hair brushes, clothes brushes, shoehorns, button hooks, and manicure tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engine-turned engraving seen here was a popular decorative treatment that provided subtle ornamentation while leaving space for personalized monograms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Marked STERLING.\u003cbr\u003eAcquired in Austin, TX.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Sterling silver back and frame, Wooden brush base, Natural bristles (likely horsehair)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers: Surface scratches and patina consistent with age and use. Minor wear to the wood base visible from the underside. Bristles show light wear but remain intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48245653963007,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/a44856b4-d99d-49ba-b059-70d2907fbd6b.png?v=1772731829","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/sterling-silver-oval-grooming-clothes-brush","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}