Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage and vanity items that displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout. Select coromandel stocks present superior grain interest. Rich caramel and chestnut hues dance beneath a wax polish finish. Brass bound to the case edge with dark golden hues. Fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with indigo velvet. Lightly foxed mirror set within the lid, removable by activating a brass push button. Access gained to an indigo coloured leather folio sleeve with embossed pattern. Small push button within the rear edge activates the lower jewellery drawer. The tray a treat of indigo and cobalt blue with demi-lune earring cushion. Pair of glass bottles with silver plated lids nestle within a quartet of recesses. Inset, working Bramah lock secures the case — key present. This is a delightful antique travelling vanity case, replete with a suite of superb features and presented within a beautiful early Victorian box. Fine figuring and wonderfully aged. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.