Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
An unusual box, made for a gentleman in beautifully grained oak in a lovely pale colour, with shaped brass cartouche to the rising lid engraved M. Ellison Esq.
The interior opens to reveal a Moroccan leather lined case with lid compartment lowering to reveal a file for letters or papers as well as pen and pencil fittings.
The lower section is divided, and holds two beautiful cut glass scent bottles with silver plated tops, as well as two additional cut glass bottles with lovely sharply cut stoppers. In addition, there is a rectangular cut glass container with silver plated pierced lid, and star cut base. There are empty compartments to hold jewellery, and fitted velvet slots for rings or cuff links.
The top tray lifts for additional storage below, and the underside is lined with leather to protect the table surface.
A very nice box, and unusual that it is for a gentleman instead of the ladies versions often seen. It is a lovely size to use for a jewellery box and to hold aftershave and cologne, and would make a great gift.
Size-11 inches long by 7 inches wide by 5.25 inches high.
Condition is very good with minimal flea bites to the two bottles having cut glass stoppers, and one lifting loop missing in the interior, which does not effect the looks or use.
A great box for the collector, as well as a functional one to use or to give as a gift.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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19th Century Unusual Gentleman's Light Oak Travelling Vanity Box or Dressing Case with Fittings.