A Victorian traveling vanity case, Asprey
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Description
A Victorian brass mounted traveling vanity case with silver mounted glass fitments
the silver mounts by various makers, London, 1847-1852; the service retailed by Asprey
the case height 7in (17.75); length 12in (30.5cm); depth 9in (23cm); total marked silver weight approximately 4oz troy
the silver mounts by various makers, London, 1847-1852; the service retailed by Asprey
the case height 7in (17.75); length 12in (30.5cm); depth 9in (23cm); total marked silver weight approximately 4oz troy
Condition
The lock stamped "Brahmas/Patent", the blue velvet lined interior fitted with a removable tray and an arrangement of bottles, boxes and jars, the reverse of lid with document pouch, above a lower drawer, top of case and lids with monogramCase with general marks, scratches, rubbing, some cracking and wear over all. With a shrinkage crack to front of top. Darkening to brass mounts. Interior in clean condition overall. Catch to document flap does not secure panel. Lacking mirror plate to reverse of lid. Lids by various makers, as stated. Three bottles apparently unmarked. Some compression to lids of glass bottles. Glass elements in good overall condition. No key.
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A Victorian traveling vanity case, Asprey
Estimate $700 - $900
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Decorative Arts, Furniture, Objects of Vertu and Silver
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