Rosewood Victorian Vanity Box

19th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

An absolutely stunning example of a Ladies Vanity Box in supreme condition.

Towards the end of the 18th century these sort of dressing cases were manufactured specifically to accompany upper class individuals during travel. Theses sort of dressing cases spoke volumes about the owners wealth and place in society. Such travelling was only done by the elite.

By the Victorians times more women were starting to travel and their requirements were anything but utilitarian. This Example contains a wide range of decorative silver plated bottles and jars as well as some beautification tools made from a mother of pearl, all designed with pure luxury in mind.

The maker is Halstaff and Hannaford London.

The interior lid is covered in a lovely red velvet. Underneath this velvet in a mirror which completely comes out and can stand upright on any flat surface. The Mirror is bounded in a red leather. The exterior of the box is made from Rosewood which is fully brass bounded around the entire box for complete strength and stability which can take all means of long distance travels. Makers initials engraved in brass on the lid. All original brass handles on the side and brass escutcheon at the front. Comes with fully functioning lock and key. Dating the the Regency period.

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Materials;

Rosewood, brass, velvet, silver plated, leather, and mother of pearl.

Age;

C.1820-30

Size;

Length 33.5cm

Width 25.5cm

Height 12cm

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA315045

Dealers Internal Reference

5500

Dealers Notes

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Description

An absolutely stunning example of a Ladies Vanity Box in supreme condition.

“

Towards the end of the 18th century these sort of dressing cases were manufactured specifically to accompany upper class individuals during travel.

Michael Johnson Antiques

Theses sort of dressing cases spoke volumes about the owners wealth and place in society. Such travelling was only done by the elite.

By the Victorians times more women were starting to travel and their requirements were anything but utilitarian. This Example contains a wide range of decorative silver plated bottles and jars as well as some beautification tools made from a mother of pearl, all designed with pure luxury in mind.

The maker is Halstaff and Hannaford London.

The interior lid is covered in a lovely red velvet. Underneath this velvet in a mirror which completely comes out and can stand upright on any flat surface. The Mirror is bounded in a red leather. The exterior of the box is made from Rosewood which is fully brass bounded around the entire box for complete strength and stability which can take all means of long distance travels. Makers initials engraved in brass on the lid. All original brass handles on the side and brass escutcheon at the front. Comes with fully functioning lock and key. Dating the the Regency period.