Up for auction is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage Denman hairbrush cased in solid sterling silver. Unlike common silver-plated or thinly wrapped dressing table brushes, this is a substantial piece with a total weight of 174 grams.
This specific brush was created to commemorate the 1977 Queen's Silver Jubilee, featuring a beautifully engraved central panel on the back showing the Royal Crown, the year 1977, and a laurel wreath motif.
Brand: Denman (Made in England, Patented)
Material: Solid Sterling Silver casing and handle (Heavily engine-turned herringbone pattern).
Total Weight: 174 grams (Gross weight including the inner brush structure and iconic red nylon bristles).
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked near the neck of the handle:
Sponsor's Mark: E&MR
Purity Mark: Lion Passant (Guaranteed English Sterling Silver, .925)
Assay Office: Leopard's Head (London)
Date Letter: C (dating the silver assay to 1977, matching the Jubilee).
Engraving / Inscription: The lower handle is stamped: "Presented in London 7 Oct 1978".
Packaging: Includes its original red presentation box with a cream satin lining stamped with the golden Denman logo.
Silver Casing: In excellent vintage condition with a gorgeous patina. No major dents or deep scratches. The engine-turned patterning remains sharp and tactile. Hallmarks are crisp and clearly legible.
Bristles & Pad: The iconic red nylon bristles and cream rubber pad are intact. Shows minor signs of age/light handling as expected for a 1970s piece, but remains fully functional.
Box: The original presentation case is structurally sound with functioning latches. The interior fabric shows light age-related discoloration/marking but has protected the brush beautifully over the last 50 years.