Superb Quality Late 19th Century Coromandel and Brass Bound Travelling Vanity Box

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A superb quality late 19th century coromandel and brass bound travelling vanity box.

The box consists of a beautiful coromandel wood case with polished brass edge and brass stringing with chased brass cartouche.

The box opens to reveal wonderful chased brass hinges, fittings and locks, the lid housing a removable mirror having a gold tooled leather back, this and can stand alone or rest on gilded brass fittings within the lid.

The interior of the box consists of twelve various glass jars and boxes all having solid silver engraved lids with a blue velvet pin cushion, the silver fittings marked “W.N.” for William Neal of London (1836 to 1879) and assay date letter for 1875 "U” with Queen Victoria and leopard head.

The tray lifts out to reveal a storage area and sprung button at the back of the box releases a hidden drawer which retains the original blue velvet lining ideal for jewellery, pocket watches etc., the box fitted with superb original Bramah locks and key.

This vanity box is in excellent original condition, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Sizes:

Height: 7.75’’/ 19.5cm

Width: 5’’/ 32cm

Depth: 9.5’’/ 24cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

19.5cm (7.68")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA574072

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1086

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A superb quality late 19th century coromandel and brass bound travelling vanity box.

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The box consists of a beautiful coromandel wood case with polished brass edge and brass stringing with chased brass cartouche.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Superb quality late 19th century coromandel and brass bound travelling vanity box — fig 1. Superb Quality Late 19th Century Coromandel and Brass Bound Travelling Vanity Box

The box opens to reveal wonderful chased brass hinges, fittings and locks, the lid housing a removable mirror having a gold tooled leather back, this and can stand alone or rest on gilded brass fittings within the lid.

fig 2. Superb quality late 19th century coromandel and brass bound travelling vanity box — fig 2. Superb Quality Late 19th Century Coromandel and Brass Bound Travelling Vanity Box

The interior of the box consists of twelve various glass jars and boxes all having solid silver engraved lids with a blue velvet pin cushion, the silver fittings marked “W.N.” for William Neal of London (1836 to 1879) and assay date letter for 1875 "U” with Queen Victoria and leopard head.

fig 3. Superb quality late 19th century coromandel and brass bound travelling vanity box — fig 3. Superb Quality Late 19th Century Coromandel and Brass Bound Travelling Vanity Box

The tray lifts out to reveal a storage area and sprung button at the back of the box releases a hidden drawer which retains the original blue velvet lining ideal for jewellery, pocket watches etc., the box fitted with superb original Bramah locks and key.

This vanity box is in excellent original condition, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Sizes:

Height: 7.75’’/ 19.5cm

Width: 5’’/ 32cm