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Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Vanity Box
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Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Vanity Box

19th century
Description

A fine example of a Victorian gentleman's vanity box, dating from the mid to late 19th Century. The mahogany box has a brass escutcheon and matching cartouche engraved C.R.D. and it comes with its original working key.

Inside the box the lid is lined with black leather and there is a sprung loaded mirror below the lid. It has two glass vanity pots, a lidded storage compartment and a leather cover with sections for holding brushes, pencils and other items which lifts out to reveal a lower storage compartment.

It is in good condition for its age and has been very well made and well looked after. There are some minor signs of age and use, some light wear to the leather interior but overall the piece displays beautifully. It has been cleaned and polished and it is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Vanity Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1218151
Description
A fine example of a Victorian gentleman's vanity box, dating from the mid to late 19th Century. The mahogany box has a brass escutcheon and matching cartouche engraved C.R.D. and it comes with its original working key.
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Inside the box the lid is lined with black leather and there is a sprung loaded mirror below the lid.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It has two glass vanity pots, a lidded storage compartment and a leather cover with sections for holding brushes, pencils and other items which lifts out to reveal a lower storage compartment.

fig 1. An open Victorian mahogany vanity box featuring a dark leather-lined interior with fitted glass jars topped with silver-coloured lids.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Vanity Box

It is in good condition for its age and has been very well made and well looked after. There are some minor signs of age and use, some light wear to the leather interior but overall the piece displays beautifully. It has been cleaned and polished and it is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Vanity Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1218151
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An open Victorian mahogany vanity box featuring a dark leather-lined interior with fitted glass jars topped with silver-coloured lids.

Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Vanity Box

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An open Victorian mahogany vanity box featuring a dark leather-lined interior with fitted glass jars topped with silver-coloured lids.
Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Vanity Box
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Popular during the 19th century, a gentlemans vanity or dressing box was a portable wooden case designed to hold personal grooming items, shaving equipment, and toiletries securely during travel.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, featuring brass hinges and lock plates, dark leather linings, and fitted glass jars topped with silver or silver-plated lids.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, solid brass hardware with working lock mechanisms, leather-embossed interior linings, and hand-blown glass containers fitted precisely into bespoke compartments.

Displaying the box in an open position on an office desk, console table, or dressing area showcases its fitted interior, while keeping it closed provides a polished, historic accent on a bookshelf.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, clean glass jars with a damp cloth, polish metal fittings carefully, and treat the wood exterior periodically with natural beeswax polish.
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