Beautifully Fitted Gents Dressing Case

Name: Beautifully Fitted Gents Dressing Case
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA542225
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A particularly fine quality Victorian Gentleman's DRESSING CASE in superb original condition, the silver hallmarked for London 1875.

The box itself is of coromandel wood, edged in brass and with brass inlay. The top opens to reveal the upper section fitted with nine silver-topped bottles and jars. This tray may be removed to reveal below the wonderful tray of original tools and implements all of which are present and include: razors; corkscrews; penknife; files; scissors; pencil and (never seen by us before) a silver WHISTLE!

Further below is a fitted jewellery section with compartments for studs; tiepins etc. *Fully hallmarked for London 1875. 12x8x6.5ins.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA542225

Dealers Internal Reference

1710

Dealers Notes

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Description

A particularly fine quality Victorian Gentleman's DRESSING CASE in superb original condition, the silver hallmarked for London 1875.

The box itself is of coromandel wood, edged in brass and with brass inlay. The top opens to reveal the upper section fitted with nine silver-topped bottles and jars. This tray may be removed to reveal below the wonderful tray of original tools and implements all of which are present and include: razors; corkscrews; penknife; files; scissors; pencil and (never seen by us before) a silver WHISTLE!

Further below is a fitted jewellery section with compartments for studs; tiepins etc. *Fully hallmarked for London 1875. 12x8x6.5ins.