A superb and rare complete antique manicure set, entitled "Email des Ongles – Emailline," produced by Clermont & E. Fouet in Geneva. The sturdy printed cardboard box contains several original accessories and products: tubes of colored enamel, illustrated "Emailline" boxes, "Magic" nail powders, and small bottles of enamel wrapped in metallic paper. The set presents a refined aesthetic from the turn of the 20th century, blending salon cosmetics with the elegance of perfumery. The lid bears the inscription "Brilliant, radiant & long-lasting," along with a delicate graphic of manicured hands. Rare to find complete and in this condition.
✦ Origin: Switzerland (Geneva) ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 17.5 × 10 × 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard and various ✦ Contents: Original set including boxes, powders and tubes of nail polish ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of wear and even patina, attractive overall presentation
An exceptional cosmetic box, a witness to the beginnings of nail care and feminine refinement at the turn of the century – a rare collector's item for lovers of antique perfumery or the art of dressing.
