Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

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This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

… Read more This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage and vanity items
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select coromandel stocks present superior grain interest
Rich caramel and chestnut hues dance beneath a wax polish finish

Brass bound to the case edge with dark golden hues
Fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with indigo velvet
Lightly foxed mirror set within the lid, removable by activating a brass push button
Access gained to an indigo coloured leather folio sleeve with embossed pattern

Small push button within the rear edge activates the lower jewellery drawer
The tray a treat of indigo and cobalt blue with demi-lune earring cushion
Pair of glass bottles with silver plated lids nestle within a quartet of recesses
Inset, working Bramah lock secures the case — key present

This is a delightful antique travelling vanity case, replete with a suite of superb features and presented within a beautiful early Victorian box. Fine figuring and wonderfully aged. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')
Max Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')
Max Height: 18cm (7'')

Mirror Plate Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')
Mirror Plate Height: 10cm (4'') See less