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Vintage Vanity Whisk or Broom Porcelain Victorian Woman Handle Straw Bristles

$ 15.83

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Condition: The piece is in very good condition. The porcelain portion has no chips, cracks, hairlines, crazing, or repairs. It is clean and was well taken care of. The only issue we see is the fact that the bristles are rather brittle and break easily and the piece is always losing some of its bristles when ever it is handled. This is minor and the piece has enough bristles and looks great. Please see photos for additional condition information and details.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Detailed Description: See Below

    Description

    Vintage Vanity Whisk or Broom
    Porcelain Victorian Woman Handle
    Straw Bristles
    For Your Vanity Related Collections-VanityWisk2
    Details
    Description:
    This is a nice vintage vanity whisk or broom. The whisk has a porcelain handle in the form of a Victorian woman wearing a hat with a flower in her hair. She has a hand at her side and the other on her heart. The porcelain upper half is attached to the whisk with a cloth wrapping in the form of a cloth layered on itself. The whisk itself is made of what we believe are straw bristles and has a golden coloring. A very interesting piece to add to your vanity items collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
    Date:
    Uncertain but most likely sometime in the mid to third quarter 1900s.
    Origin:
    Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The piece is marked made in Japan.
    Size:
    The Porcelain portion is ~3 1/2" long, while the entire piece is ~8" long. The piece weighs about four ounces.
    Maker:
    Unknown.
    Marks:
    The porcelain portion is marked made in Japan in red colors.
    Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece:
    A nice vanity item worthy of a spot in your collection.
    Condition:
    The piece is in very good condition. The porcelain portion has no chips, cracks, hairlines, crazing, or repairs. It is clean and was well taken care of. The only issue we see is the fact that the bristles are rather brittle and break easily and the piece is always losing some of its bristles when ever it is handled. This is minor and the piece has enough bristles and looks great. Please see photos for additional condition information and details.
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