Vintage Leather Grooming Kit Collection - Multiple Sets - Used

Condition: Used

Overview
Comprehensive collection of vintage leather grooming and personal care kits, featuring multiple complete sets with original leather cases and accessories. This lot represents a curated selection of mid-to-late 20th century grooming equipment, each housed in quality tan and cognac leather cases with period-appropriate hardware and organisation systems.

Lot Contents
The collection includes:
• Two large zippered leather grooming cases (tan/cognac leather, approximately 25cm x 15cm x 8cm)
• Multiple smaller leather pouches and organisers with snap closures
• Grooming brush sets with carved wooden handles (brown wood with brass ferrules)
• Comb sets in original packaging (vintage cardboard sleeves)
• Shoe care implements including curved handled brushes with natural bristles
• Cream and polish containers with chrome and black bakelite lids
• Manicure and pedicure tool sets in leather rolls
• Nail care implements including metal files and buffers
• Vintage keys with original leather key fob
• Black mesh and leather storage pouches
• Cream-coloured fabric glove storage pouches with embroidered detail
• Vintage comb and brush organisers in cream linen
• APTC Australia branded sealing solutions box (vintage packaging)

Materials & Construction
Leather: Hand-stitched tan and cognac leather cases with quality construction. Cases feature zippered closures with brass or chrome hardware, reinforced corners, and internal organisation pockets with elastic straps for tool retention.

Handles: Carved wooden handles on brushes and implements, featuring natural wood grain with decorative relief carving. Brass or gold-tone ferrules and metal bands.

Bristles: Natural bristle brushes in cream and black, arranged in organised sets within leather rolls and cases.

Metal Components: Chrome-plated and black bakelite containers, metal files, buffers, and implements with quality finish.

Condition Notes
This is a used vintage collection showing age-appropriate patina and wear consistent with personal use and storage over several decades. Leather cases display natural darkening and surface marks from handling and use. All cases remain structurally sound with functional closures and intact stitching. Internal organisation systems remain intact with elastic straps secure. Tools and implements are present and functional, though showing cosmetic wear. Some bristles on brushes show natural wear from use. Vintage packaging on comb sets shows period-appropriate creasing and discolouration. No significant damage observed, though some items show minor surface scratches and marks consistent with age.

Vintage Grooming Heritage
These kits represent a bygone era of personal grooming when such implements were essential travel and home accessories. The quality of construction—hand-stitched leather, carved wooden handles, and precision metal work—reflects manufacturing standards of the mid-20th century. Each set appears to have been carefully curated and maintained, suggesting these were valued possessions. The APTC Australia branding indicates local provenance and period authenticity.

Lot Includes
All items visible in photographs. Cases, pouches, brushes, combs, files, buffers, containers, implements, and original packaging as shown. Keys and key fob included. Vintage comb and brush organisers included.

Not Included
Any items not visible in the photographs. Replacement bristles or repair materials not included.

Display & Use
Suitable for collectors of vintage grooming equipment, vintage travel accessories, or period-appropriate home décor. Cases and implements remain functional for display purposes. Leather cases suitable for storage of small items. Brushes and implements retain functional capability for light use, though age should be considered.

Sold as pictured. Buyer to inspect prior to bidding. All items sold as one lot—no splitting. Pickup only from [location]. Please allow time for careful packing of delicate vintage items.

Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia

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