0
27,863  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 74  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA848406
FOR SALE
£380
Email Buy
Save
Fully Kitted Gent's Box Silver Plate C.1890
Michael Johnson Antiques
for sale €445     $483
£380

Michael Johnson Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Dec 2014
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA848406
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Fully Kitted Gent's Box Silver Plate C.1890

19th century
Description

A stunning example of a fully kitted Gent’s box it’s made to a high standard throughout. The main exterior is black leather and inside it’s kitted with all grooming materials for the modern man. It’s silver plate with a mirror inside the lid with reversible pocket. A few items are missing.

It dates to the Victorian period c.1890. Comes with fully functioning lock and key. A rare collectors piece.

Materials;

Leather and silver plate

Age;

c.1890

Size;

Length; 28cm

Width; 16cm

Height; 9.5cm

Reference Number; 6066

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Gents Dressing Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA848406
Dealers Internal Reference
6066
Dealers Notes

Check us out at michael Johnson antiques for more information.

Description
A stunning example of a fully kitted Gent’s box it’s made to a high standard throughout.
“
The main exterior is black leather and inside it’s kitted with all grooming materials for the modern man.
Michael Johnson Antiques

It’s silver plate with a mirror inside the lid with reversible pocket. A few items are missing.

fig 1. An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers.
fig 1. Fully Kitted Gent's Box Silver Plate C.1890

It dates to the Victorian period c.1890. Comes with fully functioning lock and key. A rare collectors piece.

Materials;

Leather and silver plate

Age;

c.1890

Size;

Length; 28cm

Width; 16cm

Height; 9.5cm

Reference Number; 6066

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Gents Dressing Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA848406
Dealers Internal Ref
6066
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers.
1 / 12
Archive I An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers.

Fully kitted Gent's Box Silver plate c.1890

Archive II An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View II
Archive III An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View III
Archive IV An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View IV
Archive V An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View V
Archive VI An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View VI
Archive VII An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View VII
Archive VIII An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View VIII
Archive IX An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View IX
Archive X An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View X
Archive XI An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View XI
Archive XII An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers. View XII
Enlarged Archival View

Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
Location
Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
Michael Johnson Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2014
View Dealer Info
Location: Ashford, Middlesex, South West London, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified
Dec 2014
For Sale
42
Sold
1,494
An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers.
Fully kitted Gent's Box Silver plate c.1890
Ref: SA848406
An open black leather Victorian gentlemans dressing box featuring a crimson ruched velvet interior and fitted silver-plated topped glass jars and containers.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A Victorian gentlemans dressing box is a specialized portable case designed during the nineteenth century to hold personal grooming items, silver-topped jars, and shaving accoutrements while travelling.

These cases were typically constructed from hardwoods covered in leather or veneer, featuring interiors lined with velvet or silk, fitted with glass bottles and silver-plated containers.

Authentic pieces from around 1890 often feature lock mechanisms stamped with maker marks, silver or silver-plated bottle tops with period hallmarks or EPNS stamps, and hand-stitched leather exteriors.

Position the opened box on a dressing table, desk, or sideboard to display the silver fittings, or display it closed on a structured shelf arrangement.

Dust the leather exterior with a dry cloth, polish silver plate elements with a soft polishing cloth, and brush the velvet interior gently with a soft bristle brush.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories