YARDLEY shaving soap stick & shave brush Bakelite travel set RARE!! Early 1900s!

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YARDLEY HOLY GRAIL!! shaving soap stick & shave brush Bakelite travel set RARE!!
Yardley collectors and vintage saving soap enthusiasts, you'll likely never see another set like this! We've been keeping our eyes peeled for the rare green bakelite Yardley shaving stick holder and have only seen a couple become available over recent years. This set includes the soap holder but also has a matching shaving brush that appears to be unused, in addition to a very old Yardley shaving soap refill with glass canister. The original Yardley address was 8 New Bond Street, opened in 1910, but moved to 33 Old Bond a few years later. So this item with the original address is likely about 100 years old, definitely old enough to be the original sought after tallow-based Yardley soap.
Please see all pictures and ask any questions prior to bidding. The shaving soap does have some small bits that have chipped off, and the foil at the base is peeling / flaking a bit. The green Bakelite holders are free from any major cracks or chips that sometimes happen with vintage Bakelite. There are some signs of age though – a few small dents and scratches throughout. Again, please see photos. Also worth noting, the soap holder looks like a slightly more vibrant green and still has some polish to the Bakelite surface. The brush holder has more of a matte finish that isn't as green, somewhat brownish, which may just mean it was stored in different conditions over the decades. It's possible you might be able to polish this piece a bit to restore some of that color and sheen though.
Thank you for your interest – we hope you choose to bid!