19th Century Victorian Lady's Coromandel Vanity Case

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19th Century Victorian Lady's Coromandel Vanity Case

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This is a stunning antique Victorian lady's coromandel traveling case, circa 1860 in date. This spectacular walnut cases interior is well fitted with seven silver plated topped jars and bottles, and a set of mounted manicure tools all displayed on red velvet. There is a concealed drawer on one side which springs open when a brass rod is lifted, it is lined with velvet and provides storage for jewelry. The case also has a secret compartment concealed inside the lid, which can be removed to reveal a secret tooled leather hiding place for letters and documents. The case can be safely locked with the original key. It is a beautiful piece which will look stunning on your dressing table. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, the pieces show signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 17 x width 30 x depth 23 Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x width 1 foot x depth 9 inches Travelling cases became very popular towards the end of the 18th century. They were manufactured specifically to accompany upper class gentleman during travel. Dressing cases were originally rather utilitarian but they spoke volumes about their owners’s wealth and place in society, as at that time, traveling was only done by the elite. Gentleman’s dressing cases would contain bottles and jars for colognes, aftershaves and creams as well as essential shaving and manicure tools. As these boxes became more popular, many further traveling item options were offered for inclusion. By the early Victorian era, ladies also began to travel and suddenly their requirements were anything but utilitarian! Ladies dressing cases could feature a wide range of decorative bottles and jars as well as a vast array of beautifcation tools, all designed with pure luxury in mind. The exterior of the box became almost as important as the interior and these boxes started being veneered with beautiful exotic woods from all over the world. As demand for gentleman’s boxes lessened, the dressing case started to also become known by the more feminine term ‘vanity box’. These boxes, with their excessive price tags, were now considered as true works of art and beauty in themselves, and were often bought as status symbols rather than actual traveling companions. Some of the finest examples of travelling cases made from exotic wood with gold and silver fittings come from: Walter Thornhill, Betjamann & Sons and Jenner & Knewstub.

Dimensions:
Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 12
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver Plate,Velvet,Wood
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1860
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 085161stDibs: LU95068899323

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