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Victorian Travelling Box with Silver Contents

19th century
Sold 22 March 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A Victorian brass bound coromandel traveling box with original fitted interior and silver topped contents hallmarked London 1870. Figured coromandel veneered exterior with brass bound corners, hinged top and base drawer; both with Bramah lock and key. The hinged lid opening to reveal an original blue velvet and silk lined interior with divisions to hold the original silver topped crystal jars and bottles plus vanity tools with mother of pearl handles. The ten cut crystal jars, bottles and boxes all with engraved lids and cut crystal bases. The box lid with removable velvet backed mirror and letter folder behind, and the box base with removable surface compartments and storage behind. The base drawer with original velvet lined interior fitted for jewellery. The silver pieces bearing the makers mark for London silversmith Thomas Wallis I along with clear hallmarks to all sections and a retailers label for high class purveyors Leuchars & Son, Piccadilly, London. Presented in superb, more or less unused condition with only minor damage to the glass rim of one jar. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 12" wide x 9" deep x 7.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Travelling Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130263
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40918
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Description
A Victorian brass bound coromandel traveling box with original fitted interior and silver topped contents hallmarked London 1870.
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Figured coromandel veneered exterior with brass bound corners, hinged top and base drawer; both with Bramah lock and key.
Sturmans Antiques

The hinged lid opening to reveal an original blue velvet and silk lined interior with divisions to hold the original silver topped crystal jars and bottles plus vanity tools with mother of pearl handles. The ten cut crystal jars, bottles and boxes all with engraved lids and cut crystal bases. The box lid with removable velvet backed mirror and letter folder behind, and the box base with removable surface compartments and storage behind. The base drawer with original velvet lined interior fitted for jewellery. The silver pieces bearing the makers mark for London silversmith Thomas Wallis I along with clear hallmarks to all sections and a retailers label for high class purveyors Leuchars & Son, Piccadilly, London. Presented in superb, more or less unused condition with only minor damage to the glass rim of one jar. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 12" wide x 9" deep x 7.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Travelling Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130263
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40918
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Travelling Box with Silver Contents

Archive II An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View II
Archive III An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View III
Archive IV An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View IV
Archive V An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View V
Archive VI An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View VI
Archive VII An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View VII
Archive VIII An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View VIII
Archive IX An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View IX
Archive X An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools. View X
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Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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DL8 3QW
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An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools.
Victorian Travelling Box with Silver Contents
Ref: SA1130263
An open Victorian wooden travelling box featuring a pleated purple velvet interior lid and a fitted lower compartment containing cut glass bottles and engraved sterling silver containers and tools.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Sterling Silver, Velvet, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEngraved silver lids, Pleated velvet lining, Fitted interior compartments, Brass corner mounts
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian travelling boxes, often called dressing cases or vanity boxes, became essential accessories for affluent travellers during the 19th century as railway and steamship travel expanded.

These boxes were typically crafted from dense exotic hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, and fitted with brass hardware, velvet linings, cut glass jars, and sterling silver components.

Authenticity is determined by examining the joinery, hallmark stamps on silver lids, original fitted compartments, makers plates, and the natural patina of the wood and metal.

Placed closed upon a console table or open on a desk, such a box functions as a sculptural object that introduces rich wood grain, metallic accents, and historic texture to a room.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to protect the wood and fabric lining, and use non-abrasive methods to clean silver elements.
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