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Victorian Rosewood Vanity Box

Victorian Rosewood Vanity Box with Brass Inlay and Fitted Leather Interior. Dimensions : W-30 D-25 H-16 (cm)

London 1910, solid silver rare original and complete travelling vanity or dressing case by famous maker MAPPIN AND WEBB, in fitted leather case.

London 1910, English hallmarked solid silver rare and complete original travelling vanity set in dark green Moroccan leather case lined with aubergine moire silk, by very famous makers Mappin and Webb. Both the silver and the case have their makers marks. This service contains everything that would have been indispensable both at home, and on travels. It is the antique equivalent of the essential carry on case of today, with additional room in the case for jewellery, a change of clothes and reading material. The fittings comprise: 2 silver topped cut glass scent bottles, cut with panels and faceted shoulders; 3 other shapes of silver topped cut glass toilet bottles; a silver hair brush, silver clothes brush, silver and tortoise shell comb, silver shoe horn, a silver button hook, and a leather cased silver manicure set. In addition, there is a leather cased folding bevelled mirror, and a leather sketch/note book. All the silver is engraved with a beautiful foliate and scroll design. There is no monogram. Size of case-16.25 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 7.75 inches high. This set is complete, and even has the two original keys and their little leather case! A rare thing to find, in excellent condition, by an excellent maker.

Birmingham and London 1906 superb solid silver Edwardian very large complete fitted travelling vanity set by EDWARDS AND SONS, in original leather case.

Birmingham and London 1906 Edwardian English hallmarked solid silver complete travelling vanity service in original aubergine Moroccan fitted leather case with aubergine silk lining, all by Edwards and Sons, of Regent Street, London, royal warrant holders. Made for a Mrs. Bertram Barton, this complete service has survived in wonderful condition due to being preserved inside its canvas exterior travel cover. This service contains everything that would have been indispensable both at home, and on travels. It is the antique equivalent of the essential carry on case of today, with additional room in the case for jewellery, a change of clothes and reading material. It comprises more than 40 original pieces: a leather cased large manicure set, silver folding knife, ivory paper knife, several other leather pieces including a fitted velvet lined jewellery case, sketchbook, leather and glass inkwell, vesta case, pin cushion, card case (still with Mrs. Bertram's calling cards) and sewing kit. In addition, there are 28 silver items including: a cut glass and silver topped spirit flask, with removable silver cup: 2 cut glass silver topped scent bottles: large silver spirit burner with holders and ivory handled curling tongs: 2 hair brushes, 2 clothes brushes, 1 hand mirror, glove stretchers, button hook, and shoe horn, a Goliath clock in a silver easel backed case, 6 additional silver and glass toilet bottles and pots, and unusually, a large silver tray by famous maker William Comyns, and weighing 375 grams alone! All silver is beautifully engraved with garlands and ribbons, and presented in the lovely fitted case, also marked Edwards and Sons, with silver plated clasps. Also included is the original canvas weather proof cover. Size of case-18 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 7 inches high. Shipping weight-10 kilos. Edwards and Sons goods were of such high quality that Harrods bought all their stock in the 1920's. This is a sumptuous service, rare in both its size, condition, and completeness. The condition is very good, with just some very slight bruises to the silver tops of two of the bottles, and some denting to the top edge of the hand mirror. The rest of the items and all the glass are in excellent condition. This is a very rare and striking extremely collectable set to use or display, and is in very good condition. RESERVED.

1930s DECO FLASH CRANBERRY OVERLAY SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE

A striking, square, flashed cranberry and clear glass Deco dressing table bottle, with a transparent triple triangle stopper. The bottle has a squared neck, indented corners, and is decorated with abstract low relief and indented organic and geometric patterns. Condition: light age and use wear, no damage found - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% item purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. 1930s, possibly French. 6in/15.2cm high.

c.1890 FLASHED AMBER SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE

An elegant flashed amber dressing table bottle, with a facet cut compressed ball stopper. The eight sided bottle has a wide rim, short neck, sloping panelled shoulders and alternating amber and clear panelled body. The base is embellished with a radial burst. Condition: some light surface age and use wear; some light residue to the interior; no cracks or hairlines - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% item purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Circa 1890; probably Continental. 5½/14cm high.

Georgian Silver Vanity Box c.1820

Georgian Silver Vanity Box c.1820 For more details about this please click on the Hampton Antiques Website, this will take you out of selling antiques website and into our very own. Their you will be able to see over 200 Antique boxes & accessories each with five images, a detailed description and prices. We are also members of LAPADA, so you can buy with confidence!

silver gilt Vanity box c.1860

Silver Gilt Vanity Box c.1860 For more details about this please click on the Hampton Antiques Website, this will take you out of selling antiques website and into our very own. Their you will be able to see over 200 Antique boxes & accessories each with five images, a detailed description and prices. We are also members of LAPADA, so you can buy with confidence!

Edwardian Leather Vanity Case

Edwardian Leather Vanity Case Made by J. Pound & Company, London Circa 1910 Width: 16" / 40cm Depth: 12.5" / 32cm Height: 7" / 18cm

Walnut Silver Gilt Vanity Box c.1860

Walnut Brass Bound Silver Gilt Ladies Vanity Box. For more details about this and many other fine Antique Boxes & Accessories please visit our very own Website: www.hamptonantiques.co.uk

Corom,andel Siver Gilt Vanity Box c.1860

Coromandel Silver Gilt Vanity Box c.1860 For more details about this and many other fine Antique Boxes & Accessories please visit our very own Website: www.hamptonantiques.co.uk

c1940s50s SOWERBY PRESSED GLASS PANDORA VANITY JAR BOX

An excellent, clear and frosted square amber vanity jar, with a sloped and four double rib lid, the jar section with canted double rib corners on a sloped pedestal base. The four sides are decorated in relief with the kneeling figure of a woman holding a box, there is a gathered curtain behind her. Condition: light surface wear to the frosted surface, one or two very minor and typical mould flaws; no cracks, hairlines our bruising - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% item purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Circa 1940s or 50s, possibly earlier, unmarked but produced by Sowerby, pattern number 2544 "Pandora". 7½in/19.1cm high including geometric finial, sides 4½in/11.4cm wide.

1888 SAMPSON MORDAN SPHERICAL SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE

NEW. A fine spherical crystal scent bottle, with a cork lined, segment form silver screw top, and silver screw collar. The bottle has a plain shoulder band, and eighteen rounded body segments. The base is embellished with a radial burst. Condition: two very small dimples on the lid; light age and use wear; light residue on the interior base; no cracks, hairlines or bruising; very good lid fit - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Made by Sampson Mordan, lid and collar hallmarked for London 1886/1888, maker's marks "SM". 4½in/11.4cm high, circa 3¼in/8.3cm at the widest point.

1909 OVAL DRESSING TABLE VANITY POT JAR w. SILVER TOP

A good oval cut glass dressing table pot, with a sterling silver pull-off domed top with gilt wash interior. The bottle is cut with panels - sixteen in all - and is bevelled at the base. Condition: light age and use wear; undamaged - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% item purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Hallmarked for London 1909, maker's mark "PW", the interior stamped "A Barrett & Sons 157 & 158 Picadilly". 4in/10.2cm high, a little over 2½in/6.4cm wide.