Whilst pursuing a vintage cigar box I stumbled on this gem.
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https://www.richardgardnerantiques.c...-by-thornhill/
Its so beautiful I thought id share. Just shy of 100 Gs is a little out of my price range though...
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Whilst pursuing a vintage cigar box I stumbled on this gem.
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https://www.richardgardnerantiques.c...-by-thornhill/
Its so beautiful I thought id share. Just shy of 100 Gs is a little out of my price range though...
My word! Flip-out candle-holders. A rich man's kit.
Even if I was a rich man i dont think i could drop that amount.
The link shows more photos and explains the heritage, wish it would show the straights up close, i bet they are stunning.
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I was lucky to score a set of Thornhill razors in ivory. Before finding the forums I shaved with dollar store, pack of ten. Was I more insane then,or now?
The arms of the candle-holders look crystal!
A thermometer and a barometer. Food, shaving, class.
Can just see some safari-going Brit way back, with a big double-gun and a train of men toting along similar things, laying that out in his tent.
IF that was front-pocket money for me, I might have it!
It ain't, however!
Opulent. Decadent. Over the top. Certainly is of another age.
Looks like it would partner well with those over-sized hold everything steamer trunks the upper crust used on their sea faring excursions.
That's pretty exquisite.... I think I have the missing scuttle to that set. :nj
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Thanks for sharing.
I love that scuttle and brush Mike.
By my fag packet calculations, out if the 64 piece set yours would be worth £3117.
To me its priceless.
Pretty much is. Through my search on it, I found out it was a commissioned, piece.
All I know is his initials were engraved into the piece.
C.S.R.
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Derby Silver Co. showed no listing of this piece being manufactured in quantity. So yeah!...it's a one of a kind piece, made for an individual, by his specifications, or those that had it made for him, as a gift.
I do retain the original box, though a bit aged.
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Late 1800s