Sterling Silver Manicure Set - Mrs. Wm. J. Latta
Sterling silver manicure set from the estate of Mrs. William J. Latta. Includes a silver tone pair of grooming scissors marked Echo and Paul G[?] Germany and three nail grooming tools with sterling handles. Scissors come with a woven holster and the sterling items are marked. Set comes with an index card detailing how the Latta family purchased these items during a trip to San Francisco pre-1900. Total weight of three grooming tools (including non-sterling components): 10.5 (0.33 troy oz).
Dimensions are: scissors - 3 1/8 inches long X 1 1/2 inches wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Scissors and non-sterling components of grooming tools show corrosion and oxidation.
Provenance: From the family collection of William J. Latta, noted collector of Napoleon memorabilia and/or his son-in-law Harry Franck, a well known travel writer, by descent.
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Sterling silver manicure set from the estate of Mrs. William J. Latta. Includes a silver tone pair of grooming scissors marked Echo and Paul G[?] Germany and three nail grooming tools with sterling handles. Scissors come with a woven holster and the sterling items are marked. Set comes with an index card detailing how the Latta family purchased these items during a trip to San Francisco pre-1900. Total weight of three grooming tools (including non-sterling components): 10.5 (0.33 troy oz).
Dimensions are: scissors - 3 1/8 inches long X 1 1/2 inches wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Scissors and non-sterling components of grooming tools show corrosion and oxidation.
Provenance: From the family collection of William J. Latta, noted collector of Napoleon memorabilia and/or his son-in-law Harry Franck, a well known travel writer, by descent.