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Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique decorative vanity case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Highly distinctive example of Japanned taste with eye-catching finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Pleasing lacquered finish to the case with dark brown hues and subtle hints of deep red

Inlaid with shimmering Mother of Pearl decor, accentuated with gilt finish

Fascinating lid presents a trio of inlaid figures catching butterflies

Brightly appointed interior presents a shock of ruby coloured velvet

Cartouche shaped mirror shows a desirable light foxing commensurate with age

Lid held securely with a brass clasp over square backplate

This is a charming antique decorative vanity case, with a distinctive inlaid appearance and deep Japanned finish. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28cm (11'')

Max Depth: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Max Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Interior Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Interior Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Interior Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 18.9803

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1042783
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9803
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Description
This is an antique decorative vanity case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Highly distinctive example of Japanned taste with eye-catching finish

fig 1. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
fig 1. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Pleasing lacquered finish to the case with dark brown hues and subtle hints of deep red

Inlaid with shimmering Mother of Pearl decor, accentuated with gilt finish

fig 2. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
fig 2. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900

Fascinating lid presents a trio of inlaid figures catching butterflies

Brightly appointed interior presents a shock of ruby coloured velvet

Cartouche shaped mirror shows a desirable light foxing commensurate with age

fig 3. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
fig 3. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900

Lid held securely with a brass clasp over square backplate

This is a charming antique decorative vanity case, with a distinctive inlaid appearance and deep Japanned finish.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
fig 4. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28cm (11'')

Max Depth: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Max Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Interior Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Interior Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Interior Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
fig 5. Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9803

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042783
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9803
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
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