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Quality George V Leather Travelling Vanity Case with Fitted Interior
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Quality George V Leather Travelling Vanity Case with Fitted Interior

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 May 2025 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Quality George V leather travelling vanity case with fitted interior. The purple leather case has embossed gilt initials M.E.M to the lid, inside having purple watered silk interior containing a silver hallmarked hair brush, hand mirror, shoe horn, button hook, comb, five silver hallmarked lidded glass dressing table pots, inkwell, light, four piece silver hallmarked handled manicure set & a note paper holder. All silver initialled Mem.

J.E Jackson & Son, The Bag Stores Nottingham.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Leather Travelling Vanity Case to the 1920s.

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SA966249
Dealers Internal Reference
661
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Quality George V leather travelling vanity case with fitted interior. The purple leather case has embossed gilt initials M.E.M to the lid, inside having purple watered silk interior containing a silver hallmarked hair brush, hand mirror, shoe horn, button hook, comb, five silver hallmarked lidded glass dressing table pots, inkwell, light, four piece silver hallmarked handled manicure set & a note paper holder. All silver initialled Mem.

J.E Jackson & Son, The Bag Stores Nottingham.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Leather Travelling Vanity Case to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA966249
Dealers Internal Ref
661
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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An open dark brown leather travelling vanity case reveals a purple velvet interior fitted with silver brushes, bottles, and instruments.
Quality George V Leather Travelling Vanity Case With Fitted Interior
Ref: SA966249
An open dark brown leather travelling vanity case reveals a purple velvet interior fitted with silver brushes, bottles, and instruments.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLuggage & Travel
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Silver, Silk Velvet, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFitted interior compartments, Brass hardware, Velvet lining, Silver-mounted accessories
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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A George V leather travelling vanity case is a portable luxury luggage item dating from the reign of King George V (19101936), designed to transport personal grooming items and cosmetics securely during transit.

These cases were typically constructed from heavy-gauge cowhide or morocco leather over a sturdy wood or card frame, lined with silk, satin, or velvet, and fitted with sterling silver, glass, and ivory accessories.

Authentic pieces often feature British hallmarks on the silver fittings, solid brass lever locks (frequently stamped with maker marks), hand-stitched leather seams, and fitted interiors with dedicated leather straps.

Placed open on a chest of drawers or a side table, the case serves as a striking decorative display piece that highlights vintage craftsmanship while offering functional storage for accessories.

Preserve the piece by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity, and occasionally treating the exterior leather with a museum-grade microcrystalline wax or specialist leather conditioner.
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