Exeter, Devon
Details
- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 9.25ʺD × 7ʺH
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Leather
- Mirror
- Velvet
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
- Description
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This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. …
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This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage and vanity items
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select coromandel stocks present superior grain interest
Rich caramel and chestnut hues dance beneath a wax polish finish
Brass bound to the case edge with dark golden hues
Fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with indigo velvet
Lightly foxed mirror set within the lid, removable by activating a brass push button
Access gained to an indigo coloured leather folio sleeve with embossed pattern
Small push button within the rear edge activates the lower jewellery drawer
The tray a treat of indigo and cobalt blue with demi-lune earring cushion
Pair of glass bottles with silver plated lids nestle within a quartet of recesses
Inset, working Bramah lock secures the case — key present
This is a delightful antique travelling vanity case, replete with a suite of superb features and presented within a beautiful early Victorian box. Fine figuring and wonderfully aged. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')
Max Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')
Max Height: 18cm (7'')
Mirror Plate Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')
Mirror Plate Height: 10cm (4'') less
Exeter, Devon
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