Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Vanity Set in English Fitted Case, Hand Mirror, Hairbrush, Clothes Brush & Comb

A vintage faux tortoiseshell dressing table set presented in a brown reptile-patterned fitted case with a golden-yellow fabric lining. The set includes a hand mirror, a handled hairbrush, a clothes brush and a wrapped comb. One brush is missing, leaving the central recess empty as shown.

Origin and design

The fitted case is stamped “Made in England” along the inner hinge edge. The mirror and brushes have glossy dark brown backs with amber streaks and moulded geometric detailing. The lighter amber comb is still in its printed wrapper, marked “Simulated Tortoise Shell” and “Hand Finished”. The maker and exact date are unconfirmed.

Condition

The case has rubbing and wear to the edges and corners, and the fabric retaining tabs show some marking. The glossy backs have light surface marks and some brush bristles are splayed. Please see the photographs for the condition of the four pieces and the fitted case.

The dark amber pattern stands out against the golden lining, and the comb’s printed wrapper is an especially nice detail for a vintage dressing table display.