Beautifully Fitted Gentlemans' Dressing Case

Name: Beautifully Fitted Gentlemans' Dressing Case
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA581071
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A superb quality early Victorian and finely fitted GENTLEMAN'S DRESSING CASE in excellent condition.

The substantial (larger than normal) rosewood box is edged in brass with a substantial engraved crest and motto o the central cartouche. It opens to reveal the beautifully engraved silver-topped bottles, jars and shaving brush with razors, scissors and other tools arranged around.

A large compartment below houses the brushes, and in the lid is the original mirror and document/letter pouch. Complete with its working key, the lovely silver is hallmarked for London 1850. 14 x 11 x 6.5ins (35.5x28x16.5cms)

Physical Dimensions

Height

16.5cm (6.50")

Width

35.5cm (13.98")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA581071

Dealers Internal Reference

1853

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb quality early Victorian and finely fitted GENTLEMAN'S DRESSING CASE in excellent condition.

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The substantial (larger than normal) rosewood box is edged in brass with a substantial engraved crest and motto o the central cartouche.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

It opens to reveal the beautifully engraved silver-topped bottles, jars and shaving brush with razors, scissors and other tools arranged around.

fig 1. BEAUTIFULLY FITTED GENTLEMANS' DRESSING CASE — fig 1. Beautifully Fitted Gentlemans' Dressing Case

A large compartment below houses the brushes, and in the lid is the original mirror and document/letter pouch. Complete with its working key, the lovely silver is hallmarked for London 1850. 14 x 11 x 6.5ins (35.5x28x16.5cms)