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Victorian Travelling/dressing Case. Circa 1880.
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Victorian Travelling/dressing Case. Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Having survived well over 100 years this case is in amazingly good condition. All the lids and stoppers are well fitted and the glazed elements have no chips or cracks. Inside the lid there is a mirror with a hidden spring catch which opens to reveal a plush fold down shelf and an envelope. A spring loaded button activates the tray in the lower section.

This would make a wonderful present to oneself or a very special person.

Box comes complete with a working lock and key

For other other boxes and decorative items please view our stock page here, or visit our website

www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Dressing Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100523
Dealers Internal Reference
1585
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Description
Having survived well over 100 years this case is in amazingly good condition. All the lids and stoppers are well fitted and the glazed elements have no chips or cracks.
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Inside the lid there is a mirror with a hidden spring catch which opens to reveal a plush fold down shelf and an envelope.
Frank Craig Antiques

A spring loaded button activates the tray in the lower section.

fig 1. An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer.
fig 1. Victorian Travelling/dressing Case. Circa 1880.

This would make a wonderful present to oneself or a very special person.

Box comes complete with a working lock and key

For other other boxes and decorative items please view our stock page here, or visit our website

www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Dressing Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100523
Dealers Internal Ref
1585
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer.
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Archive I An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer.

Victorian Travelling/dressing Case. Circa 1880.

Archive II An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View II
Archive III An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View III
Archive IV An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View IV
Archive V An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View V
Archive VI An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View VI
Archive VII An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View VII
Archive VIII An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View VIII
Archive IX An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer. View IX
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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
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An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer.
Victorian travelling/dressing case. Circa 1880.
Ref: SA1100523
An open Victorian walnut travelling dressing case featuring an interior lid mirror, purple velvet compartments, glass jars with silver caps, and an opened lower drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Velvet, Glass, Silver
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsFitted velvet interior, silver-capped glass jars, interior lid mirror, brass lock plate
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian travelling dressing case originates from circa 1880. Constructed from brown walnut, the box contains a fitted interior lined with rich purple velvet, housing multiple glass jars topped with silver caps, alongside an interior lid mirror and a brass lock plate. The piece measures 17.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, incorporating an opened lower drawer revealed via a spring-loaded mechanism, plus a working lock and key. Placed on a sideboard top in a home library, bedroom, or dressing room today, the case provides secure storage for jewellery, trinkets, and personal accessories while serving as a decorative table centrepiece.

FAQs

A Victorian travelling dressing case is a portable wooden box crafted during the nineteenth century to hold personal grooming accessories, cosmetics, and toiletries for travel.

These cases were commonly constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, lined with velvet or silk, and outfitted with cut glass bottles featuring brass or silver caps.

Authentic pieces feature period construction details such as hand-cut dovetail joinery, brass escutcheons, hallmarked silver or electroplated caps, and natural age wear to the timber and lining.

An open dressing case functions as an intriguing display piece on a console table, dressing table, or sideboard, showcasing the glass vessels and period craftsmanship.

Maintain the wood by applying a small amount of natural beeswax polish with a microfiber cloth, while keeping the interior free from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the velvet.
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