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320 - ENGLAND, last quarter of the 19th century
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€400 - 700Sale fees
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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