A Very Fine Lady's Dressing & Jewellery Box

Name: A Very Fine Lady's Dressing & Jewellery Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA272776
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A wonderful quality and totally complete mid-19th century burr walnut fitted LADY'S DRESSING & JEWELLERY BOX in pristine condition.

The walnut case, of beautifully figured burr timber, is bound in brass and inlaid with brass stringing, with engraved brass escutcheons to the front. The top opens to reveal the stunning array of silver-topped bottles and jars (10) and twin trays of tools and implements, arranged in two sections. These sections slide apart (on brass rollers!) thus revealing the leather compartment below with tray; pin cushion and needle case.

Further below is the locking jewellery drawer which is beautifully fitted and lined with silk compartments. Within the lid is a concealed easel mirror, with document section to the fore, and the whole box is stunningly lined in finest gilt-tooled navy blue morocco leather. A remarkable fitted box, complete with finest possible details and in wonderful condition. Silver hallmarked for London 1859.

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA272776

Dealers Notes

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Description

A wonderful quality and totally complete mid-19th century burr walnut fitted LADY'S DRESSING & JEWELLERY BOX in pristine condition.

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The walnut case, of beautifully figured burr timber, is bound in brass and inlaid with brass stringing, with engraved brass escutcheons to the front.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The top opens to reveal the stunning array of silver-topped bottles and jars (10) and twin trays of tools and implements, arranged in two sections. These sections slide apart (on brass rollers!) thus revealing the leather compartment below with tray; pin cushion and needle case.

fig 1. A VERY FINE LADY'S DRESSING & JEWELLERY BOX — fig 1. A Very Fine Lady's Dressing & Jewellery Box

Further below is the locking jewellery drawer which is beautifully fitted and lined with silk compartments. Within the lid is a concealed easel mirror, with document section to the fore, and the whole box is stunningly lined in finest gilt-tooled navy blue morocco leather. A remarkable fitted box, complete with finest possible details and in wonderful condition. Silver hallmarked for London 1859.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA272776

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