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Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards
$8,565.91
£6,300
€7,354.62
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Sterling Silver Fittings by Thomas Douglas of London Dated 1845
From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Rosewood Vanity Box by David Edwards. The vanity box of rectangular form edged in brass with framed brass stringing to the front and lid veneered extensively in Rosewood. Each side of the vanity box is fitted with flush mounted brass carry handles and the vanity box is finished to the exterior with a barrel escutcheon. The interior of the Vanity Box is fully fitted with a complete vanity set featuring an inner hidden mirror bordered by gold tooling, 11 glass jars with sterling silver lids hallmarked by Thomas Douglas of London and Dated 1845, two lift out trays with silver engraved borders and four compartments. The top tray lifts out via the side tabs and comes out as a complete tray, with the two smaller two trays lifting out individually and the third jewellery tray coming out below. Beneath the removable tray is a large storage area which also contains two pull out drawers with a separate compartment underneath the centre back bottle. The box is finished with a secure bramah lock signed to the lock plate and the signature style of David Edwards with brass stringing to the face and scissors stamped by the maker.
David Edwards was a renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes. Edwards established his cabinet making business in 1813 based at 84 St James’s Street, London. He remained at this address for only a year before moving to 21 King Street, Bloomsbury, London. As the Edwards company grew in both size and reputation Davids nephew Thomas Edwards joined the business in 1832 and took full control after David died in 1848. The firm earned the Royal Warrant from George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria which also included the Royal Family. The company’s mark changing accordingly under her Majesty’s reign.
The firm won a prize medal for excellence of workmanship at the Great Exhibition of 1851 when it was taken over by Thomas’s son, Thomas Jeyes Edwards. Thomas Jeyes Edwards continued to run the business until 1858 when it was bought out by Aspreys of London of which Thomas Jeyes took employment until his retirement in 1872. The company throughout its duration made exceptional quality boxes with substantial brass work often incorporating Bramah locks with the boxes. Thomas Jeyes remained at the forefront up until the firm of Edwards was absorbed into Asprey in 1858. He continued on to work for Asprey until his retirement in 1872. Edwards boxes are sought after today due to their renowned craftsmanship and the notoriety of the Royal Warrant.
- Creator:David Edwards (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1845
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Northampton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 501735TRCE1stDibs: LU8027247882632
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