Burr Walnut Vanity Box C.1860

19th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

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A charming vanity box which is made from Burr Walnut and ebony bounded. 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 and glass bottles and jars as well as some beautification tools, all designed with pure luxury in mind. The top tray lifts out to reveal a storage section underneath.

Integrated in the lid is a mirror which can be taken out and reversed round and used as a letter rack. The exterior has two brass inlays and with a front draw for Jewellery. Comes with fully functioning lock and key and dates back to the Victorian period c.1860.

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Materials;

Burr walnut, glass, silver plate, brass and velvet.

Age;

C.1860

Size;

Length; 30cm

Width; 22.5cm

Height; 18cm

Reference Number; 5690

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA372608

Dealers Internal Reference

5690

Dealers Notes

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Description

Www.michaeljantiques.com

A charming vanity box which is made from Burr Walnut and ebony bounded.

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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.

fig 1. Burr Walnut Vanity Box c.1860 — fig 1. Burr Walnut Vanity Box C.1860

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 and glass bottles and jars as well as some beautification tools, all designed with pure luxury in mind. The top tray lifts out to reveal a storage section underneath.

fig 2. Burr Walnut Vanity Box c.1860 — fig 2. Burr Walnut Vanity Box C.1860

Integrated in the lid is a mirror which can be taken out and reversed round and used as a letter rack. The exterior has two brass inlays and with a front draw for Jewellery. Comes with fully functioning lock and key and dates back to the Victorian period c.1860.