AN IMPRESSIVE LADY’S DRESSING AND JEWELLERY BOX

A fine quality mid/late Victorian fully-fitted LADY’S DRESSING/JEWELLERY BOX in splendid original condition. The box itself is veneered in beautifully figured burr walnut and decorated with applied engraved Gothic style brass strap-work. It opens to reveal the complete and well-fitted interior with twelve scent bottles and jars, all engraved silver-plated and all in perfect condition. These are arranged around the central pad of tools and implements, with mother-of-pearl handles, and a fine pair of scissors. This upper tray lifts out to reveal the vacant compartment under, for costume jewellery etc., whilst there is the beautifully fitted spring-loaded jewellery drawer within the base. A concealed mirror and documents wallet can be found inside the lid, and the box is complete with its working key.  12ins wide; 9ins deep and 7ins high. (30 x 23 x 18cms)  c1870-1885.

** Please note that this good Dressing/Jewellery Case is not on view in the shop: for further details please telephone +44 07860 818212 or e-mail:  kerry@quietstreetantiques.net  ~ in the normal way.