Lot n° 320
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400 - 700
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ENGLAND, last quarter of the 19th century - Lot 320
ENGLAND, last quarter of the 19th century
Travel and toiletries set in a box made of calamander veneer with engraved brass trim, opening to a compartmentalized interior lined with blue velvet. It includes a set of twelve cut-glass vials and jars with sterling silver (925) lids engraved with foliage scrolls framing medallions.
The case features several concealed storage compartments with push-button opening mechanisms, including a side drawer, a drawer serving as a writing desk, and a compartmentalized jewelry box lined with morocco leather and blue velvet.
A double bottom is concealed within the thickness of the lid, fitted with gusseted pockets lined with morocco leather and accessible via a removable panel that serves as a mirror on one side and a jewelry tray on the other.
Sheffield, circa 1876
City hallmark, date letter, and silversmith’s mark “JH,” likely John Hunter.
Key-lock closure; lock marked “TURNER LONDON” and “PATENT LEVER.”
Dimensions of the box: H. 19.5; W. 31; D. 23 cm.
Weight of the silver lids: 165 grams
Signs of wear and minor imperfections on the plating and morocco leather; small chips on some vials.
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