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Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850
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Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 23 June 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique dressing table box. An English, rosewood mirrored boudoir vanity case, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Superb casework with a charming suite of fitted glassware

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Twelve pieces of glassware with a clear, bright appearance

Inset working lock tot he fascia — key present

Attractive case opens to reveal the lined and ebonised interior

Original mirror plate to lid reverse with a desirable, light foxing

Small clasp pivots the mirror forward to access a concertina document slide

Each of the twelve glassware pieces sit neatly within a velvet lining

Presents a powder box, comb box, lidded pots and two glass bottles

All intact but for one bottle, displaying a crack to the base

Several pieces topped with engraved silver plated lids

Concealed jewellery tray to the right hand side, held closed with a brass pin

This is a delightful antique dressing table box, with an attractive appearance and charming arrangement of glassware and storage. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Depth: 23cm (9'')

Max Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Internal Width: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Internal Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Internal Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Mirror Plate Depth: 16.5cm (6.5'')

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Our Ref: 24839

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Dressing Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117966
Dealers Internal Reference
24839
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Description
This is an antique dressing table box. An English, rosewood mirrored boudoir vanity case, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Superb casework with a charming suite of fitted glassware

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
fig 1. Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Twelve pieces of glassware with a clear, bright appearance

Inset working lock tot he fascia — key present

Attractive case opens to reveal the lined and ebonised interior

fig 2. An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
fig 2. Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

Original mirror plate to lid reverse with a desirable, light foxing

Small clasp pivots the mirror forward to access a concertina document slide

Each of the twelve glassware pieces sit neatly within a velvet lining

fig 3. An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
fig 3. Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

Presents a powder box, comb box, lidded pots and two glass bottles

All intact but for one bottle, displaying a crack to the base

Several pieces topped with engraved silver plated lids

Concealed jewellery tray to the right hand side, held closed with a brass pin

“
This is a delightful antique dressing table box, with an attractive appearance and charming arrangement of glassware and storage.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
fig 4. Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Depth: 23cm (9'')

Max Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Internal Width: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Internal Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Internal Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

fig 5. An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
fig 5. Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

Mirror Plate Depth: 16.5cm (6.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
fig 6. Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24839

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Dressing Box to the Victorian era.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117966
Dealers Internal Ref
24839
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850

Archive II An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid. View II
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An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
Antique Dressing Table Box, English, Boudoir, Vanity Case, Victorian, Circa 1850
Ref: SA1117966
An open Victorian mahogany dressing box revealing a fitted interior with cut-glass bottles, silver-plated containers, a velvet pin cushion, and an internal mirror set into the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Silver, Velvet, Mother-of-pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFitted interior compartments, Hinged mirror lid, Engraved silver-plated jar lids, Velvet-lined tool tray
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A Victorian dressing box is a portable compartmented case used during the 19th century to store cosmetics, grooming tools, jewellery, and personal care items for travel or boudoir use.

These boxes were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, and were frequently fitted with velvet linings, cut-glass jars with silver-plated or sterling silver lids, and mother-of-pearl implements.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery, brass hardware, hand-cut glass bottles, and natural ageing on the internal mirrors and textiles rather than modern synthetic adhesives or plastics.

An antique dressing box can be displayed open on a dressing table or chest of drawers to showcase its fitted interior, adding historical texture and practical storage to a modern bedroom or dressing room.

Preserve the timber by keeping the box away from direct sunlight and radiators, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to the wood, and gently dusting internal velvet and glass components with a dry, soft cloth.
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