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A Very Fine 19th Century Brass Bound Ladies Travelling Vanity Case
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A Very Fine 19th Century Brass Bound Ladies Travelling Vanity Case

19th century
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A very fine 19th Century walnut ladies travelling case. This fabulous item is superbly hand carved with beautifully rich patination, grain and of exceptional quality with finely cast brass mounts throughout. The well figured moulded, brass bound hinged top of rectangular form with decorative escutcheon and key opens upwards to reveal a double tier fitted storage section and features a striking royal blue velvet lined interior. The removable top tier houses a stunning assortment of hand finished glass bottles with cut glass bottoms and solid silver lids, silver topped brushes and an assortment of silver boxes of varying sizes, the lower fitted section houses an elegant assortment of vanity tools, dated 1885, George Bottemon and Sons.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.3cm (7.99")
Width
32.4cm (12.76")
Depth
24.7cm (9.72")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Travelling Vanity Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124449
Dealers Internal Reference
A2216
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Description
A very fine 19th Century walnut ladies travelling case.
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This fabulous item is superbly hand carved with beautifully rich patination, grain and of exceptional quality with finely cast brass mounts throughout.
Yeats Country Antiques

The well figured moulded, brass bound hinged top of rectangular form with decorative escutcheon and key opens upwards to reveal a double tier fitted storage section and features a striking royal blue velvet lined interior. The removable top tier houses a stunning assortment of hand finished glass bottles with cut glass bottoms and solid silver lids, silver topped brushes and an assortment of silver boxes of varying sizes, the lower fitted section houses an elegant assortment of vanity tools, dated 1885, George Bottemon and Sons.

Height
20.3cm (7.99")
Width
32.4cm (12.76")
Depth
24.7cm (9.72")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Travelling Vanity Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124449
Dealers Internal Ref
A2216
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet.
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Archive I An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet.

A Very Fine 19th Century Brass Bound Ladies Travelling Vanity Case

Archive II An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet. View II
Archive III An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet. View III
Archive IV An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet. View IV
Archive V An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet. View V
Archive VI An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet. View VI
Archive VII An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet. View VII
Archive VIII An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet. View VIII
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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
Location
The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet.
A very fine 19th Century Brass Bound Ladies Travelling Vanity Case
Ref: SA1124449
An open 19th-century wooden vanity case with brass corner bindings, a lock with a tassel key, and a fitted interior holding silver-capped glass bottles and jars set against blue velvet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVanity Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Silver, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner straps, Fitted interior compartments, Silver-topped jar lids, Velvet lid lining
  • SizeH 20.3 cm (8 in) x W 32.4 cm (13 in) x D 24.7 cm (10 in)

This 19th Century Victorian ladies travelling vanity case displays a rich warm brown walnut exterior complemented by decorative brass corner straps, bright metal mounts, and a key with a hanging tassel suspended from the central keyhole escutcheon. The rectangular hinged top opens to reveal a royal blue velvet lid lining and a fitted interior holding cut glass bottles and jars beneath solid silver lids, alongside silver-capped brushes and small silver boxes arranged in two tiers. Measuring 20.3 cm high, 32.4 cm wide, and 24.7 cm deep, the structured case is suitable for display on a sideboard top in a bedroom or dressing room, where it can be used for storing trinkets and small personal items.

FAQs

Designed during the 18th and 19th centuries, travelling vanity cases were crafted for wealthy travellers to carry toiletries, perfumes, and grooming implements securely on journeys. These boxes featured tailored compartments lined with velvet or silk to protect glass and precious metal containers.

The exterior casing was typically made from fine figured hardwoods such as walnut, coromandel, or mahogany, often reinforced with brass corner straps and flush handles. Interior fittings comprised cut-glass bottles topped with sterling silver or silver-gilt caps, housed within velvet or leather-lined trays.

Authentic period cases display precision joinery, such as fine dovetail joints, brass campaign bindings secured with original screws, and internal silver fittings bearing official hallmarks. High-quality examples frequently incorporate complex lock mechanisms created by notable makers of the era, such as Bramah or Chubb.

An antique vanity case can be displayed propped open on a sideboard, dressing table, or vanity counter to showcase its fitted interior silver and glass contents. Placing it alongside contemporary brass fixtures or modern ceramics provides a refined contrast in textured surfaces.

Keep the timber exterior hydrated by applying natural beeswax occasionally, avoiding chemical polishes that strip original patination. Silver fittings should be gently cleaned using a specialised silver polishing cloth, while the fabric interior requires light dusting with a soft, dry brush to prevent fibre deterioration.
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