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Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box.
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Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box.

18th century
Description

19th century Rosewood Vanity Box.

Untouched and unmolested Vanity Box of rectangular shape in Rosewood with a vacant plaque to the lid, twin circular brass escutcheons and flush mounted brass carry handles.

The interior of the Vanity Box lined in luscious red velvet with a ruched inner lid with a secret rear compartment containing a free standing mirror and storage for envelopes

The Vanity Box houses ten cut glass jars with engine turned lids including some with beautiful pierced silver designs.

An under-tray storage compartment with a removable tray provides more storage space for the tool pad as well as the five jars.

At the front of the box is a lockable drawer with a velvet-lined interior that is suitable for safely storing precious jewellery.

The Vanity Box dates to the late Georgian period during the reign of William IV dated 1837.

Dimensions

18cm High x 30cm Wide x 22cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1231812
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19th century Rosewood Vanity Box.
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Untouched and unmolested Vanity Box of rectangular shape in Rosewood with a vacant plaque to the lid, twin circular brass escutcheons and flush mounted brass carry handles.
The English Interior
fig 1. An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer.
fig 1. Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box.

The interior of the Vanity Box lined in luscious red velvet with a ruched inner lid with a secret rear compartment containing a free standing mirror and storage for envelopes

The Vanity Box houses ten cut glass jars with engine turned lids including some with beautiful pierced silver designs.

fig 2. An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer.
fig 2. Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box.

An under-tray storage compartment with a removable tray provides more storage space for the tool pad as well as the five jars.

At the front of the box is a lockable drawer with a velvet-lined interior that is suitable for safely storing precious jewellery.

The Vanity Box dates to the late Georgian period during the reign of William IV dated 1837.

Dimensions

18cm High x 30cm Wide x 22cm Deep

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231812
The English Interior
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Archive I An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer.

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box.

Archive II An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer. View II
Archive III An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer. View III
Archive IV An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer. View IV
Archive V An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer. View V
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Archive VII An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer. View VII
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Telephone 07860 363 882
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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The English Interior
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Location: The Duke of Somersets House, Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AD , United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer.
Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box.
Ref: SA1231812
An open antique rosewood vanity box featuring a crimson velvet-lined lid, fitted glass jars, and an open lower drawer.
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A Georgian vanity box, often referred to as a dressing case or toilet box, was a portable wooden chest designed for upper-class travellers to store personal grooming items, cosmetics, and glass bottles during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

These boxes were typically crafted from exotic hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, featuring brass fittings, velvet or silk interior linings, and custom compartments fitted with silver-capped glass bottles and toilet jars.

Authentic pieces feature dense, dark figured rosewood veneer, hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheon plates or locks, and original fitted interiors with hand-cut glass or silver-topped containers.

A Georgian vanity box functions effectively as a decorative accent on a bedroom dresser, vanity table, or hallway console, providing historical character alongside concealed storage for small accessories.

Dust the wooden exterior regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly to maintain the finish, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and humidity to protect the interior velvet and wood veneer.
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