1 of 10

Antique French Sterling Silver Vanity, Paul Sormani, Travel Case

$1,795List Price

About the Item

Ah - to travel in style! Imagine the luxurious places this travel vanity valise has been! I was just in Hearst's Castle a couple of weeks ago, and in his mistress' (Marion Davies) bedroom was a trousse de voyage very much like this one, though not as fabulous, seriously. This cased travel vanity set marked with the prestigious name P. Sormani, would have been the equivalent of a similar set from Tiffany here in the USA. Both a maker and marketer of finest luxury goods in the late 1800s to earliest 1900s, items that bear the mark 'Paul Sormani' are synonymous with quality and elegance. This set, sterling natural materials, case marked Charles Dufour and silver marked 'Sormani' is a combination effort in abject luxury, and would have attended a very well-heeled late 1800s traveler. The elegant deeply engraved monogram is all we have today to give hint to whom that traveler might have been: M R being the monogram that is so beautifully intertwined in each piece. The set includes several sterling silver topped jars, cologne bottles, a soap dish with sterling caps, and is completed with other travel necessities in fine old ivory. Brushes have been thoroughly sanitized and are ready for use should you decide to take this along on your own 'Grand Tour', or to thrill you in open-case display as you see it here. The set can be added to and completed with other French sterling silver vanity items. This is a marvelous set! Paul Sormani's fame is primarily for fine furniture pieces, to include small table boxes. That this carries the Sormani company name and is itself a companion to the luxurious style of Sormani is a wonderful attribute and underscores the value and rarity of this set. Such romance - imagine a time when this was your carry-on for the train or carriage. If only it could tell its tales! Very good condition, complete with original canvas outer case which has protected the beautiful leather valise perfectly. Very little sign of age on this one! The leather is not stained or damaged, nor does it show roughness of handling in travel. No holes, splits, tears, scrapes. A superb case! Sterling silver is heavy old French sterling, beautifully made and before you without a single ding or dent. What's there is almost perfect. One hairline crack in a bottom corner of one cologne bottle. Missing: travel mirror, comb, a couple of manicure tools. A wonderful gift idea for the consummate traveler on your list! NOTE This item will be handled and shipped from our Utah office, and is not available to California customers, sorry.

Dimensions:
Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Ivory
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
One round jar missing, lid remains. Mirror missing from interior fittings. Evidence of use and travel to the outer case. No dnets to silver. One hairline crack in bottom corner of one cologne bottle, missing comb, manicure items. Monogram by hand, M B.
Seller Location:
South Coast, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U111028918140

2010s Italian Egyptian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Obelisk

$1,771 Sale Price / item

24% Off

H 12.6 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Sterling silver cigarette case. Not monogrammed. Weight is 217 grams

Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

$395

H 5.63 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in

Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

Antique 1880s Slovak Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case

$897

H 34 in W 110 in D 58 in

Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Antique 1880s Slovak Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case

$778

H 12.6 in W 35.83 in D 21.26 in

Italian 20th Century Green Marble and Sterling Silver Obelisks

By Argenteria Etruria

Located in VALENZA, IT

Green marble obelisk with sterling silver friezes. The frieze on the obelisk depicts a composition of fruit with a love knot and is placed on a ba...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Italian 20th Century Green Marble and Sterling Silver Obelisks

$727 Sale Price

20% Off

H 13 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

1960s Mid-Century Leather Travel Case with Vanity/Grooming Set by Hermés, France

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

1960s Mid-Century Modern leather travel case with vanity/grooming set by the luxury brand Hermès Paris, France By: Hermès Paris Material: metal, leather, wood Technique: carved, cast molded, metalwork Dimensions: 11 in x 14.5 in x 2.5 in Date: mid-20th century, circa 1960 Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Place of origin: France A mid-20th century leather travel case designed by Hermès Paris, embodying the sophistication and functionality characteristic of the brand’s legacy. This finely crafted piece is covered in tan leather, featuring a textured finish that accentuates its timeless appeal. Its secure metal latches and sturdy leather handle combine elegance with practical design, ensuring both portability and durability. Inside, the case contains a meticulously curated grooming set. The set includes two metal screw-top bottles, two wooden brushes with boar bristles, and an additional metal box, all of which bear the Hermès stamp...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid-Century Leather Travel Case with Vanity/Grooming Set by Hermés, France

$2,300 / set

H 2.5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

20th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Obelisk with Sterling Silver Friezes

By Argenteria Etruria

Located in VALENZA, IT

White Carrara marble obelisk with sterling silver friezes. The obelisk frieze, in gilded and natural sterling silver, depicts a jug from which water flows at the feet of a woman and ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Obelisks

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Obelisk with Sterling Silver Friezes

$890 Sale Price

20% Off

H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Travel Vanity Set

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

English brushes set for an elegant person, man or woman, in its original case. Marked Birmingham 1929. An idea for a special gift. reference: A/2950.

Category

Early 20th Century English Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver

Travel Vanity Set

$837 / set

H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in

Large Antique Silver Necessaire De Toilette William Comyns Sons, London 1909

By William Comyns Sons 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Black covered wooden case with original, cream-colored velvet and silk interior. Contents: a small tray, two glass bottles, a powder box on feet, an oval glass box...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Silver Necessaire De Toilette William Comyns Sons, London 1909

$4,548

H 7.09 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By Rolason Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamel and silverware collection. This an...

Category