Antique Victorian English Burl Wood Traveling Vanity Box Case Sterling 11"

Description

Antique mid 19th century English walnut burl wood vanity box, originally owned by Charles B. Hornby, employee of Spencer & Craig Printing Works of Cincinnati, OH. Engraved plaque on top reads “From His Brother Edward.” The interior feathers a leather framed mirror and folds open to reveal a variety of compartments, plus eight glass and repousse silver topped containers for toiletries. On the left hand side is a small button, which when pressed opens a small drawer that emerges from the bottom right side of the box. This velvet lined drawer has spaces for storing a variety of personal care tools, only three of which are extant: a small corkscrew and button hook (which match and appear original to the box) and a bodkin or awl which is of a slightly different length and material.

Condition

Good Antique Condition - Some cracks in veneer, especially around base; couple of chips around lower drawer; bottom felt peeling off; gentle wear to interior; some tarnish but no noticeable chips or cracks in bottles; only three vanity tools in drawer.

Dimensions

10.75” x 9” x 6.25” (Width x Depth x Height)