All about Antique : Antique Brush and Mirror Set

Picture a Victorian boudoir and imagine rather an old brush and mirror somewhere in the room. These beautiful sets are eagerly snapped up by collectors everywhere.About Antique Dresser Sets

Antique sets party can consist of several components of the disks receivers hair. The brush and mirror set was simple, just a hair brush and mirror. It was available not only wealthy households, but increased average woman older category. These sets were precious relics preserved love and care.

These sets were popular as gifts and sometimes given to the new bride. Sometimes the babies were gifted with a small brush and mirror set as well. The brush and mirror set made from a variety of materials and included many design options. While these groups became increasingly available during the Victorian age (1837 onwards), most of the sets that were found between 1885 and 1930 or so.
The first hand mirrors used by the Romans who introduced them to Europe. The mirrors were a metal plate with a handle and the face was polished so that it was reflective. There will often be added on the back, depending on the wealth of the owner.
During the 1500s artisans in Venice began making hand-held glass mirrors. It will cover the back with a mixture of tin and mercury. This was used until early 1800 and, mostly, only wealthy people had access to these totals.
The 1840's silver was used instead of tin and mercury and became widely available. However, most series have been imported from Europe. It was not until 1854 that a man named Hugh Rock pulled out his first patent in the United States for the brush and the sets were manufactured in the United States.Materials used in Antique Brush and Mirror Set
Some of the materials used are:

    * Bakelite
    * Brass
    * Celluloid
    * Enamel
    * Gold Plated
    * Ivory
    * Jasperware
    * Porcelain Limoges
    * Porcelain
    * Sterling Silver
Examples of Antique Vanity Sets
You can find beautiful examples of these groups throughout the Internet. Consider some of the following:
Jasperware-This beautiful set jasperware features a woman who kissed the angel. Notice the fine details on the silver handle.
Green Celluloid - This beautiful set has celluloid Art Deco lines and gold handles.
Jeweled Set - Made of glass and brass filigree jewelry that reflects the charm of the 1930's.
Enamel Set - Both watermarked and hand-painted enamel techniques used to create this beautiful set.
Tortoiseshell Set - This set is larger than many, with beautiful tortoiseshell backs and details of sterling as a monogram.
French Ivory - This is a wonderful French ivory with intricate carved handles.
Porcelain - This beautiful porcelain-backed has a floral theme.