A superb quality early 19th century Kingwood Lady''s Dressing Case with twelve hallmarked silver-topped glass bottles and containers. The fitted blue velvet tray, with its gilt embossed decoration, contains 2 pairs of scissors, an MOP penknife, corkscrew, hook and nailfile, plus a large white-metal threading needle. The tool-tray lifts out to reveal a leather storage space below, which in turn lifts out for more storage with a blue velvet base. Each of the hallmarked silver tops is monogrammed with the letters ''MH''. The case itself is made of finest kingwood and embellished with inlaid brass strips, recessed campaign handles to each side and further panels, including a blank rectangular cartouche to the lid and escucheon on the front.The inside of the lid is lined with gilt embossed and decorated panels and covered in ruched blue velvet. The top is lockable and opens by means of the original key (supplied) revealing an emerald green letter wallet inside. Behind the letter wallet ...