## Gorgeous Antique Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver & Glass Vanity Traveling Case

An exceptional and highly collectible Edwardian to WWI-era luxury gentleman's or lady's traveling vanity dressing case set, crafted by the world-renowned British silversmiths **Mappin & Webb Ltd**. 

This comprehensive campaign-style set is beautifully housed in its original brown textured leather case, lined with matching premium leather. The interior lower rim features the prestigious maker's mark stamped in gold gilt: *"MAPPIN & WEBB LTD"* alongside *"MADE IN ENGLAND"*.

### Premium Kit Components:
*   **Sterling Silver & Glass Jars:** Features two substantial rectangular glass cologne or lotion bottles and one cylindrical glass jar, all crowned with heavy, engine-turned sterling silver screw-top caps.
*   **Silver-Plated/Metal Vials:** Includes a tall cylindrical metal vial (ideal for a shaving brush or toothbrush) and a long horizontal glass storage tube with a matching metal screw cap.
*   **Brushes:** One large hairbrush and one narrow clothes brush, both expertly fitted with solid sterling silver backs.
*   **Leather Accessories:** Two matching textured leather accessory boxes (one containing a specialized removable metal insert) and a centrally secured matching leather-framed mirror.

### Extensive Hallmarks & Provenance:
This set is an incredible find for silver collectors due to the clarity and completeness of its historical markings:
*   **The Maker's Mark:** Every sterling silver piece is deeply stamped with the iconic **"M&W"** mark, registering the pieces to Mappin & Webb, one of Britain's most elite luxury purveyors.
*   **Official London Assay Office Stamps:** The silver features the complete suite of traditional British hallmarks, including the **Lion Passant** (guaranteeing .925 sterling purity) and the **Leopard's Head** (denoting the London assay office).
*   **Clear Date Letters:** A fascinating aspect of this set is its production during the Great War, displaying both the lowercase **"a" (1915)** and lowercase **"b" (1916)** year stamps across different components, showing how the set was compiled during that historic period.
*   **Custom Monogram:** The silver brush backs and jar lids feature fine, engine-turned (guilloché) engraving details surrounding the crisply monogrammed initials **"LG"**.
*   **Additional Markings:** The base of the metal grooming vial is explicitly stamped *"MADE IN ENGLAND"* with the manufacturer's diamond-shaped trade hallmark.

### Condition Report:
*   **Silver & Glass:** The heavy glass bodies are beautifully preserved with no major cracks or structural flaws. The sterling silver brush back shows a minor, honest indentation on one of the top corner tips, as expected with genuine antique travel items. The silver pieces retain a wonderful natural age patina and tarnish that collectors highly desire, but will polish to a brilliant shine if preferred.
*   **Leather Case & Interior:** The exterior leather case shows an authentic vintage character with light scuffs and corner rubbing earned from a century of travel. The robust leather handle remains securely attached. The front lock latch is present and snaps shut, though the original key is no longer present. The interior leather straps and snap buttons are fully functional and hold the entire silver collection securely in place.

**A magnificent piece of Edwardian luxury and British silversmithing history. Perfect for display, use, or a high-end collection.**

*Please review all high-resolution images closely to evaluate the beautiful condition of this stunning historical piece. Sold as-is.*