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Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Leather, Silver, Dressing Table Box
About the Item
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, leather and silver dressing table box with fitted interior, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Appealing vanity set with quality silver accessories
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
Deep green, lightly aged leather in the manner of Asprey
Silk cotton lining presents nicely with a distinctive patterned finish
Dressed with a pair of sliding brass clasps with a stout leather handle
Monogram to lid in gilt tooling with the initials M.G.H.
Fitted interior offers a suite of 12 accessories, with brushes and bottles
Birmingham hallmarks on silver dated between 1906 'G' and 1912 'N'
Trio of tactile dressing table brushes with fine bristles
Six silver topped bottles sit neatly within shaped hoops
Replete with a fascinating leather cased ink well and lighter
Supplied with the original time-worn, protective canvas cover with velvet lining
This is a charming antique travelling vanity case, with an appealing green leather outer and a compliment of silver dressing table accessories. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 43cm (17'')
Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')
Max Height: 18cm (7'')
- Dimensions:Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
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