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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Manicure Set - sterling silver

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Overview

Two sterling silver nail files with an intricate design at the handles.
One side is flat.

Historical information

a luxurious and unique grooming tool made from sterling silver.
The intricate design of the handle adds a touch of elegance to this practical nail file

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-man

Item type

Household Items

Leisure Objects

Personal Effects

Themes

Medicine and Health

Popular Culture

Material

Inscriptions and markings

"silver"

Contextual information

Two sterling silver pieces from an early manicure set.

(a) smaller nail file is made by E S Barnsley, Birmingham 1903
(b) larger nail file is made by I S Greenberg, Birmingham, 1913

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Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 29 September, 2025

Completeness

83

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