A compact three-piece grooming kit made in England around the 1940s–50s, this vintage set offers a glimpse into the rituals of travel and personal care in the mid-20th century.
The brown genuine cowhide case has brass fixtures and is stamped in gold, “Genuine Cowhide Made in England.” Inside are a natural-bristle grooming brush with a wooden handle and leather upper, along with a simple black plastic comb. Together, the pieces form a practical little travel set designed to keep personal necessities organized and ready to go.
The combination of leather, wood, brass, natural bristles, and early plastic gives the kit a particularly tactile quality. Its materials were chosen for use rather than ornament, but decades later they also make it an appealing object for anyone interested in the details of everyday life and the craftsmanship of things made to travel.
Use it as intended for a sophisticated travel kit, display it alongside other vintage grooming or travel objects, or simply let the handsome leather case become part of a collected bedroom or dressing-room interior.
DETAILS
Origin: England
Date: ca. 1940s–50s
Measurements: Case: 5 × 3.5 × 2 inches; Brush: 5 × 2.75 × 1.5 inches; Comb: 5 × 1.25 inches
Material: Leather, natural bristles, brass, plastic, fabric
CARE
Handle with care. Spot clean the leather case and fabric interior only, using a soft, slightly damp cloth as needed. Avoid soaking the leather or using harsh cleaners. Dust the brush and comb gently.
CONDITION NOTE
This vintage grooming kit is in excellent overall vintage condition, with some age-appropriate wear to the interior of the case. The leather, brass fixtures, brush, and comb retain the character and surface variation expected from a well-preserved mid-century travel set. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
A compact three-piece grooming kit made in England around the 1940s–50s, this vintage set offers a glimpse into the rituals of travel and personal care in the mid-20th century.
The brown genuine cowhide case has brass fixtures and is stamped in gold, “Genuine Cowhide Made in England.” Inside are a natural-bristle grooming brush with a wooden handle and leather upper, along with a simple black plastic comb. Together, the pieces form a practical little travel set designed to keep personal necessities organized and ready to go.
The combination of leather, wood, brass, natural bristles, and early plastic gives the kit a particularly tactile quality. Its materials were chosen for use rather than ornament, but decades later they also make it an appealing object for anyone interested in the details of everyday life and the craftsmanship of things made to travel.
Use it as intended for a sophisticated travel kit, display it alongside other vintage grooming or travel objects, or simply let the handsome leather case become part of a collected bedroom or dressing-room interior.
DETAILS
Origin: England
Date: ca. 1940s–50s
Measurements: Case: 5 × 3.5 × 2 inches; Brush: 5 × 2.75 × 1.5 inches; Comb: 5 × 1.25 inches
Material: Leather, natural bristles, brass, plastic, fabric
CARE
Handle with care. Spot clean the leather case and fabric interior only, using a soft, slightly damp cloth as needed. Avoid soaking the leather or using harsh cleaners. Dust the brush and comb gently.
CONDITION NOTE
This vintage grooming kit is in excellent overall vintage condition, with some age-appropriate wear to the interior of the case. The leather, brass fixtures, brush, and comb retain the character and surface variation expected from a well-preserved mid-century travel set. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
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