Article: ART NOUVEAU NUDES GRACE LOVELY DRESSER SET.(At Home)

Byline: Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service

DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I would like to know about a five-piece lady's dresser set. The mark on the set looks like a rolling pin with a tack or nail. Also on the lip of one jar is inscribed "Mermod and Jaccard Jewelry Company." What is the history and value? Thank you. -- K.F., Haworth, N.J.

DEAR K.F.: This is another time when photography can be a little bit confusing. We believe that this set consists of a hand mirror, a brush and three jars -- two with sterling-silver tops on cut glass vessels, and one that is solid sterling silver.

The smaller cut glass jar appears to be ...

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