Antique Alvin sterling silver vanity set: comb, hairbrush, and mirror. Like-new condition, as though it was barely or never used. No monogram, scratches or dings. Comb is 7.5" long, hairbrush is 10.25" long and mirror is 14.75" long. HISTORY AND MARKS: Founded by Wm. H. Jamoneau in 1886 as Alvin Mfg. Co. in Irvington, New Jersey. The firm changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co (c.1893) under the management of Wm. H. Jamoneau, Henry H. Leibe and George B. Beiderhase moving in 1895 to Sag Harbour, Long Island. In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) operating as a branch until 1910. In 1919 the name changed to Alvin Silver Co until 1928 when assets, dies and patterns were purchased by Gorham Corporation operating in Providence plant as a separated division of Gorham under the name of Alvin Corporation. CHRONOLOGY Alvin Mfg. Co. 1886-1893 Alvin-Beiderhase Co 1894-1919 Alvin Silver Co 1919-1928 Alvin Corporation from 1928
Vintage Eldred Wheeler cherry Queen Anne style wall mirror in excellent condition. Measures 24.5 x 12 inches.
Large Venetian baroque style mirror, hand carved wood with silver gilt surface. D. Milch and Son, early 20th century. D. Milch & Son Inc. was a renowned home decor house that opened in the early part of the 20th century. Excellent patina and condition. Measures 51 inches tall and 31 inches wide overall.
Chippendale style mahogany mirror, 19th century. Fruit and leaf swags and unusual crest medallion. Original glass and back boards. Measures 33.25 x 19.25 inches.
American Federal period Chippendale mirror. Late 18th to early 19th century. Very good original condition. Measures 12.5 x 22 inches.