Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions, Live Auction #7 - Cody, Wyoming
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This elegant seven-piece Art Nouveau dresser set was produced by the Webster Co. of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, dating to the early 20th century circa 1903 to the 1910s. The set showcases the flowing, organic lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, with each piece adorned in a figural motif featuring a classical female form integrated into the handle design. Webster Co., originally founded as G.K. Webster & Co. in 1878, became a prominent American silversmith known for vanity items and hollowware, later operating under the Webster name beginning in 1903.
The set includes a hand mirror, hair brush, large and small clothes brush, shoehorn, button hook, and a pair of scissors. All pieces are crafted in sterling silver and are marked with a matching engraved initial "E", personalized for an individual. The scissors retain their original German-made blades marked by W.C. & Co., indicating quality imported steel paired with American silver craftsmanship. The mirror shows expected age-related deterioration to the reflective surface, while the brushes retain most of their bristles with typical wear/loss from use.
Condition across the set is consistent with age and use, showing tarnish, dents, dings, surface wear, and areas of patina throughout the silver surfaces. The mirror backing exhibits loss to the reflective coating, and the bristles on both brushes show use but remain mostly intact. The set presents very well as a cohesive and decorative grouping, offering strong visual appeal and historical character as an example of early 20th century American Art Nouveau silverwork.
Lock Stock & Barrel Investments Inc.
2301 Lt. Childers St.
Cody, WY 82414
United States
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