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19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
$40,322.19

About
A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case.
The case is constructed in a finely marked coromandel, with inset brass handles and brass guard bands to the angles. The hinged lid rises to reveal in the upper section, a drop down document holder, with a mirror to the back, the parcel gilt pieces are engraved with a Viscountess’s coronet, probably Charles, 2nd Viscount Hardinge Cornwallis (1822-1894) and inset with turquoises and comprise a suite of four cut-glass jars, a liqueur flask with a fitted cup, the pull-out rear shelf houses seven jars for ink, potions and unguents. The lift out platform has sectional jewellery compartments, over, a pair of hexagonal based silver hall marked candlesticks, a thermometer, button hook, folding ruler, corkscrew, and, etc. Hall marked for London, 1850, the makers being Edward, John and William Barnard,
English, circa 1850.
Details
- CreatorEdward & John Barnard (Maker)
- DimensionsHeight: 8 in. (20.32 cm)Width: 16 in. (40.64 cm)Depth: 13 in. (33.02 cm)
- StyleVictorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1850
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationLondon, GB
- Reference Number
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- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity.Estimated Customs Duties & Taxes to the Continental US: $0.Ships From: London, United Kingdom
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