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Vintage Art Deco Dunhill London Crocodile Leather Vanity Case
Hand of Glory
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Vintage Art Deco Dunhill London Crocodile Leather Vanity Case

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Hand of Glory
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A vintage Dunhill patent black crocodile leather vanity case, PAT No. 404825, with document holder to the outside, adjustable handle and chrome lock fitting, the interior with a suede covered vanity mirror to the lid, a purse, lighter, perfume bottle, lipstick holder and three lidded compartments, one with a gauze cover for powder.

Stamped 'DUNHILL, LONDON, Made in England' Reg Design number 785640 (for 1933) and PAT No. 404825.

21cm x 18cm x 4cm.

In very good condition, some very slight wear to the corners.

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Hand of Glory has dated this Crocodile Leather Vanity Case to the 1930s.

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A vintage Dunhill patent black crocodile leather vanity case, PAT No. 404825, with document holder to the outside, adjustable handle and chrome lock fitting, the interior with a suede covered vanity mirror to the lid, a purse, lighter, perfume bottle, lipstick holder and three lidded compartments, one with a gauze cover for powder.

Stamped 'DUNHILL, LONDON, Made in England' Reg Design number 785640 (for 1933) and PAT No. 404825.

21cm x 18cm x 4cm.

In very good condition, some very slight wear to the corners.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Crocodile Leather Vanity Case to the 1930s.

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Archive I A black crocodile leather rectangular vanity case featuring a curved front flap pocket, top handle, and brass clasp.

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A black crocodile leather rectangular vanity case featuring a curved front flap pocket, top handle, and brass clasp.
Vintage Art Deco Dunhill London Crocodile Leather Vanity Case
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A black crocodile leather rectangular vanity case featuring a curved front flap pocket, top handle, and brass clasp.
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Art Deco vanity cases, prevalent during the 1920s and 1930s, are defined by clean geometric silhouettes, functional compartmentalisation, and high-quality materials such as exotic leathers, brass fittings, and polished lacquers.

Traditional construction involved solid timber or fibreboard frames covered in premium skins such as crocodile, alligator, or morocco leather, complemented by silk, velvet, or moire linings and solid brass or nickel hardware.

Authentic vintage crocodile leather features irregular tile scales with visible follicle pores, natural grain variation, stitched edging, and period-appropriate maker marks or stamped hardware.

A vintage vanity case serves as a sophisticated accent piece when displayed closed on a console table, stacked within an open bookcase, or placed on a bedroom vanity desk to add texture and historical character.

Crocodile leather requires routine dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and periodic treatment with a specialist reptile leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and moisture.
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