Toilet set; Spain, c. 1900.

Toilet set; Spain, c. 1900.
Silver.
They feature various punches.
Measurements. 29 x 22 x 0,5 cm.
Weight: 2032 g (without brushes or flasks).
This toilet set is a representative sample of the personal objects of the high society of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Made of silver, a material valued for its durability and luster, the set includes a rectangular tray and various grooming essentials such as brushes, glass jars with silver lids, small boxes and delicate hand and face care tools.
The design reflects the eclectic style of the period, in which elements of historicism still survived, mixing sober and functional forms with ornamental details that accentuate elegance without reaching the excessive exuberance of the previous century. The presence of punches on the pieces indicates their authenticity and quality, in addition to allowing the identification of their origin and manufacturer, a common practice in European silverware that guarantees the provenance and value of the objects.
Contextually, this set is part of a period in which hygiene and personal care became increasingly important, both for health reasons and because of the social pressure of the time, especially in aristocratic and bourgeois environments. Dressing tables were essential elements in bedrooms and private salons, and also reflected the advance in the industrial production of silver objects that combined utility with artistic beauty.