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Victorian Antique Silver and Walnut Travelling Vanity Box. 1877
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Victorian Antique Silver and Walnut Travelling Vanity Box. 1877

19th century
Sold 4 August 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A stunningly beautiful feathered walnut antique Victorian travelling vanity box with silver hallmarked lidded jars. The silver made by George Betjaman & Son of London in 1877, the box and accessories made by Richard Mathew of 78 Buchanan Street in Glasgow. The box features the following; original working key, secret lock which releases the mirror, button release for bottom tray, complete manicure lift out tray, 10 piece silver topped bottle set, three bottles with stoppers and screw on lids, lift out bottle tray to allow access to jewellery compartment and the box is bound in brass. It is in excellent condition, all bottles are undamaged, overall the best travel box I have seen.

WEIGHT; 170grams of weighable silver.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Walnut Travelling Vanity Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135570
Dealers Internal Reference
7423-0021
Description
A stunningly beautiful feathered walnut antique Victorian travelling vanity box with silver hallmarked lidded jars.
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The silver made by George Betjaman & Son of London in 1877, the box and accessories made by Richard Mathew of 78 Buchanan Street in Glasgow.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The box features the following; original working key, secret lock which releases the mirror, button release for bottom tray, complete manicure lift out tray, 10 piece silver topped bottle set, three bottles with stoppers and screw on lids, lift out bottle tray to allow access to jewellery compartment and the box is bound in brass. It is in excellent condition, all bottles are undamaged, overall the best travel box I have seen.

WEIGHT; 170grams of weighable silver.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Walnut Travelling Vanity Box to the Victorian era.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135570
Dealers Internal Ref
7423-0021
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Antique Silver and Walnut Travelling Vanity Box. 1877

Archive II An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View II
Archive III An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View III
Archive IV An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View IV
Archive V An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View V
Archive VI An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View VI
Archive VII An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View VII
Archive VIII An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View VIII
Archive IX An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View IX
Archive X An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View X
Archive XI An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XI
Archive XII An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XII
Archive XIII An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XIII
Archive XIV An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XIV
Archive XV An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XV
Archive XVI An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XVI
Archive XVII An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XVII
Archive XVIII An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XVIII
Archive XIX An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer. View XIX
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An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer.
Victorian antique silver and walnut travelling vanity box. 1877
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An open Victorian walnut travelling vanity box featuring fitted sterling silver-topped glass jars, manicuring tools, and a purple velvet interior lining with a lower pull-out drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVanity Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Sterling Silver, Glass, Velvet, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFitted interior compartments, Chased silver lids, Velvet lining, Lock and tassel key
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Travelling vanity boxes, also known as dressing cases, became highly popular during the Victorian era as affluent individuals travelled more frequently by train and steamship. These fitted cases were designed to hold personal grooming and cosmetic items securely while away from home.

These boxes were typically crafted from sturdy foundational timbers such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often featuring exotic veneers. Interiors were fitted with velvet or silk linings and organised compartments housing cut-glass jars with sterling silver lids, mother-of-pearl tools, and steel implements.

Authenticity is determined by examining the quality of construction, hand-cut dovetail joints, hallmarked sterling silver components matching the period, and original working brass locks and keys. Makers marks embedded within the velvet lining or on the hardware also help verify the date and origin.

An antique vanity box can be displayed closed on a console table, chest of drawers, or dressing table as a sculptural decorative object that introduces historical texture and warmth to a contemporary room.

Maintain the polished timber using a microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without leaving a heavy residue. Silver elements should be cleaned sparingly with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to prevent the removal of historic hallmarks or delicate chased detailing.
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