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Victorian Rosewood Travelling Vanity/jewellery Box
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Victorian Rosewood Travelling Vanity/jewellery Box

19th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
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Victorian rosewood travelling vanity box / jewellery case. The top has an inlaid mother of pearl floral motif and mother of pearl surrounding the lock.

Super example with a suite of wonderful storage and complete vanity items. Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout.

The fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with dark navy velvet. A mirror is set within the lid, removable by activating a brass push button which gives access to leather folio sleeve.

There is also small push button within the rear edge which activates the lower jewellery drawer, with individual jewellery compartments and velvet earring cushion. key present. Please note one of the smaller glass bottles has a chip on the neck of the bottle.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Vanity Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018960
Dealers Internal Reference
EL10/323
Description
Victorian rosewood travelling vanity box / jewellery case. The top has an inlaid mother of pearl floral motif and mother of pearl surrounding the lock.

Super example with a suite of wonderful storage and complete vanity items. Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout.

The fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with dark navy velvet.

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A mirror is set within the lid, removable by activating a brass push button which gives access to leather folio sleeve.
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fig 1. A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table.
fig 1. Victorian Rosewood Travelling Vanity/jewellery Box

There is also small push button within the rear edge which activates the lower jewellery drawer, with individual jewellery compartments and velvet earring cushion. key present. Please note one of the smaller glass bottles has a chip on the neck of the bottle.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Vanity Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018960
Dealers Internal Ref
EL10/323
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Archive I A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table.

Victorian Rosewood Travelling Vanity/jewellery Box

Archive II A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View II
Archive III A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View III
Archive IV A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View IV
Archive V A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View V
Archive VI A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View IX
Archive X A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View X
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Archive XIV A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table. View XIV
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Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table.
Victorian Rosewood Travelling Vanity/Jewellery Box
Ref: SA1018960
A Victorian dark rosewood vanity box with circular mother-of-pearl inlay escutcheons resting on a round wooden table.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Circular escutcheon, Lower drawer, Veneered rosewood
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian travelling vanity and jewellery box takes the form of a rectangular chest constructed from veneered rosewood with a dark brown finish. The polished wooden surfaces display natural grain patterns alongside surface wear, and the lid features an inset mother-of-pearl floral motif complemented by a matching circular mother-of-pearl escutcheon surrounding the keyhole on the front drop-down section. A concealed lower drawer sits beneath the main compartment, while the entire object measures 8 cm high, 30.5 cm wide and 23 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this compact case sits securely upon a dresser, dressing table or sideboard top to store daily accessories and trinkets.

FAQs

Victorian travelling vanity boxes were designed for affluent travellers to store grooming utensils, scent bottles, cosmetics, and jewellery securely while journeying.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from hardwoods like rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, and featured decorative elements such as mother-of-pearl, brass, or silver inlays, with velvet or silk linings.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hinges, functional locking mechanisms, solid wood or veneer construction, and age-appropriate wear around keyholes and base edges.

A Victorian vanity box serves as a functional decorative object on a sideboard, bedside table, or dressing table, offering concealed storage for small personal accessories.

Dust the exterior regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to preserve the moisture content of the timber veneer, keeping it away from direct heat sources.
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