Exeter, Devon
Details
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 11.25ʺD × 4.75ʺH
- Styles
- Anglo-Indian
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Boxwood
- Brass
- Mirror
- Teak
- 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 gentleman's travelling box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound correspondence case, dating to the Victorian period, …
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This is an antique gentleman's travelling box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound correspondence case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Delightful colonial interest, perfect for the golden age of luxury travel
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select teak shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
Accentuated with brass bound corners, showing golden tones
Attractive inlaid lid, with a boxwood shield form surrounding a brass quarterfoil
To the reverse, an original mirror plate presents a clear, bright reflection
The mirror lifts to reveal a suite of document slides, held securely by a sliding clasp
Glass door lifts open to reveal a small selection of storage trays
Decorated with small pierced brackets, the front tray lifts out for ease of access
Dressed to the front fascia with an inset quaterfoil lock escutcheon — key absent
This is a fascinating antique gentleman's travelling box, with quality craftsmanship and a suite of useful features to aid the convenience of long journeys away from home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 23cm (9'')
Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')
Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')
Mirror Plate Width: 12cm (4.75'')
Mirror Plate Height: 16.5cm (6.5'') less
Exeter, Devon
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