Antique nail buffer in 800 silver, made at the end of the 1800s

Ø cm 12 Ø cm 3.5 h cm 15

In the past, particularly during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, manicure sets were a symbol of refinement and elegance.
These sets often included a variety of tools, and the buffer was an essential component for achieving a shiny nail surface.

Ancient manicure buffers were often made from materials such as sterling silver, bone, leather.
They were often part of elaborate manicure sets, sometimes kept in ornate cases.

The design of ancient buffers varied, but they were generally intended to smooth and polish the nail surface. Some buffers consisted of a handle with a soft leather or suede surface.
Others could have abrasive surfaces, similar to modern buffers, but made with natural materials.

Often, these buffers were part of larger "etui" or "nécessaire" sets, which contained a variety of small personal care tools.