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Lady's Dressing Set
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for sale €1,755     $1,905
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Lady's Dressing Set

19th century
Description

Beautiful, Silver gilt Lady's dressing set, circa 1860

These cases were designed especially for aristocratic ladies who travelled around the world with their chaperone.

A silver gilt dressing set in wooden case with leather top, circa 1860. Manufactured by Edwards of King street, Bloomsbury, London, who supplied specialist items to the then Duke of York (son of Queen Victoria). The manufacturer's details are inside the box.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Antique Ladies Dressing Case to the 19th Century.

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SA412639
Dealers Internal Reference
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Description
Beautiful, Silver gilt Lady's dressing set, circa 1860
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These cases were designed especially for aristocratic ladies who travelled around the world with their chaperone.
Carlton House Antiques

A silver gilt dressing set in wooden case with leather top, circa 1860. Manufactured by Edwards of King street, Bloomsbury, London, who supplied specialist items to the then Duke of York (son of Queen Victoria). The manufacturer's details are inside the box.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Antique Ladies Dressing Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA412639
Dealers Internal Ref
006
Carlton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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An open brown leather dressing case with a green velvet lined lid, containing fitted compartments filled with brass containers and a cut glass bottle.
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Archive I An open brown leather dressing case with a green velvet lined lid, containing fitted compartments filled with brass containers and a cut glass bottle.

Lady's Dressing Set

Archive II An open brown leather dressing case with a green velvet lined lid, containing fitted compartments filled with brass containers and a cut glass bottle. View II
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Carlton House Antiques
Telephone 020 3581 2145 or 07442 105319
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An open brown leather dressing case with a green velvet lined lid, containing fitted compartments filled with brass containers and a cut glass bottle.
Lady's Dressing Set
Ref: SA412639
An open brown leather dressing case with a green velvet lined lid, containing fitted compartments filled with brass containers and a cut glass bottle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Cut Glass, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEngine-turned metal, Fitted compartments, Crushed velvet lining, Cut glass bottle
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Victorian lady's dressing set dates from the 19th century and takes the form of a rectangular wooden dressing case covered in warm brown leather. The hinged lid opens to reveal a crushed green velvet lining with intricate gathered folds, above fitted internal compartments lined to hold various matching accessories. The collection comprises multiple engine-turned silver gilt items, including cylindrical, rectangular and circular containers, alongside a tall faceted cut glass bottle with a brass stopper and a long rectangular brush decorated with detailed floral filigree work over metal. External hardware includes brass hinges, a metal lock plate, and visible surface scuffs and wear on the aged leather exterior that indicate authentic historical use. The entire assembly measures 7 cm high, 17 cm wide and 30 cm deep. Today, this portable vanity case functions as a decorative tabletop accessory suitable for display upon a bedroom dresser, a hallway console table or a living room sideboard. The fitted interior compartments keep small personal items organised while offering a glimpse into nineteenth-century travel habits. Collectors of vanity items, Victorian metalwork and travel accessories will find it fits well within period interiors or modern historical displays.

FAQs

An antique ladys dressing case, historically known as a vanity set or toilet service, is a fitted box containing jars, bottles, and grooming tools designed for travel and personal care during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These sets were typically constructed with leather or wooden exteriors, lined with silk or velvet interior padding, and housed glass bottles along with engine-turned silver, gilt, or brass fittings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut glass bottles, maker stamps or hallmarks on metal lids, custom-tailored interior compartments, and period-accurate locks with age-appropriate surface patination.

Display the opened box on a vanity table, hallway sideboard, or shelving unit to serve as a decorative focal point and functional storage for jewellery or small objects.

Keep the case away from direct sunlight and heat sources, apply specialized conditioner to the leather exterior, and clean glass and metal components gently using a soft, dry cloth.
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