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Sampson Mordan & Co 1850’s Calamander & Brass Inlaid Vanity Box Sterling Silver

$3,200
£2,409.31
€2,799.29
CA$4,505.64
A$5,019.61
CHF 2,633.36
MX$61,309.35
NOK 33,343.35
SEK 31,245.48
DKK 20,894.46

About the Item

A lovely vanity box crafted out of Calamander with brass inlay. It is by the prestigious British firm Sampson Mordan & Co of London. The utensils feature mother of pearl handles and the tops of the bottles are Sterling Silevr and hallmarked for London and 1854. The set appears complete and is in good condition except some of the teeth of the comb are broken. The box itself is in good condition except there is a crack to the top, pictured. Some fading to the back veneer as well. The box is marked S. Mordan & Co London on the lock along with Patent pending.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 11.13 in (28.28 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The set appears complete and is in good condition except some of the teeth of the comb are broken. The box itself is in good condition except there is a crack to the top, pictured. Some fading to the back veneer as well.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Bridges over Time SM60334091stDibs: LU835046278042

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