Make ready to powder and primp with this stunning ‘Carolina series’ floral vanity set made in the 1950s in New Zealand for Fifth Avenue. This vintage four piece set consists of a comb, hair brush, clothes brush and hand mirror in its original satin lined, textured and gold foiled card tray, inside its original cardboard shop box. The individual pieces are made from cream plastic with solid gold chromium handles. Real cross stitch floral designs adorn the backs of the brushes and the mirror, protected under plastic caps. Its design is elegant and feminine with hints of mid-century modern in the tray design and the streamlined shapes. Add a little bit of luxe to your day with the satin interior, real cross stitch detailing and gold finish. The brush bristles are plastic and will help you achieve those perfect vintage brush outs, while the hairbrush also comes with instructions for its specially designed removable and washable head.
In the 1940s and 1950s Fifth Avenue cosmetics as well as toilet sets containing lipstick, rouge, foundation, cleanser, toner and face powder were sold in chemists around the country in cities like Dunedin, Tauranga and Auckland.
Brush label reads: “The NEW Carolina Series by Fifth Avenue NEW removable, washable hair brush NEW handles designed for elegance and beauty NEW finishes in chromium or genuine gold plate that are guaranteed non-tarnishing.” With further instructions inside for washing. A little folded leaflet is also included advertising “Fifth Avenue ladies dressing table sets and accessories”…
Label: Tray: “1/12 Doz Fifth Avenue No. 5355 Ladie’s Brush Set 4 Piece Gilt/Petit Point Made in N.Z. by Brushware Division of CPI” in incorrect Box Label: “1/12 Doz 3 Piece Fifth Avenue Ladies Brush Set No.5750”
Condition: Very good- the interior satin lining of the display tray is lightly foxed across the surface, a couple of brush bristles are slightly bent. There is a little bit of oxidation around the edge of them mirror below the glass and on the edge of the chromium. The brown card box has a few small stains and handwritten in pen “Tayla” on one side.
