Antique Rosewood & Silver Plate Vanity Box c.1900
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Product Dimensions
Width: 30.3 cm (11.9 inches)
Depth: 23 cm (9.1 inches)
Height: 17 cm (6.7 inches)
Product Description
A fine antique dressing table box, crafted in richly grained Rosewood with a fitted interior containing silver-plated grooming accessories. The hinged lid opens to reveal a bevelled mirror and a neatly arranged upper compartment with lidded jars, bottles and grooming implements, set within a luxurious burgundy velvet lining.
The box features a lower drawer with additional compartmentalised storage, ideal for jewellery or personal items. The interior retains its original fittings, including silver-plated topped jars and accessories, enhancing both its functionality and decorative appeal.
A classic late Victorian to Edwardian piece, combining practicality with elegant design, making it an attractive addition to any dressing table or collection.
Origin & Date
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1890–1910 (late Victorian / Edwardian)
Materials: Rosewood velvet-lined interior, silver-plated fittings, glass containers
Condition
Overall in good antique condition.
All bottles and fittings are present and in good order
Interior velvet shows light wear consistent with age
The lower drawer (secret compartment) protrudes slightly when closed by a few millimetres
The lock is no longer functional and has been filled with a mother-of-pearl insert, maintaining a decorative appearance
General light wear commensurate with age and use
Overall, a well-preserved and highly displayable example.
