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Antique Travelling Vanity Box, English, Campaign Correspondence Case, Victorian

$1,464.37
£1,045
€1,242.07
CA$1,993.16
A$2,229.47
CHF 1,160.23
MX$27,445.56
NOK 14,760.54
SEK 13,848.29
DKK 9,267.06
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This is an antique travelling vanity box. An English, leather bound campaign correspondence case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Delightfully comprehensive travelling case, with pleasing period finish Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Leather bound case with blue interior finish Extends to reveal a suite of compartments and features Brass shield lock escutcheon to front — key absent Trio of opening lids dressed with small brass sliding clasps Original mercury glass mirror in heavily aged condition - no longer reflective - fits neatly beneath the top compartment Fold out handle for ease of carriage - engraved with registered mark Two quality glass bottles with silver plate lids in very good order This is an appealing antique travelling vanity or correspondence box. Well aged, with a fascinating extending form. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Closed Width: 23.5cm (9.25'') Closed Depth: 18cm (7'') Closed Height: 12cm (4.75'') Fully Extended Width: 64cm (25.25'') Fully Extended Depth: 59cm (23.25'') Fully Extended Height: 13.5cm (5.25'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.82721stDibs: LU2645328250672

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