LADY'S TRAVEL BOX - Fine Quality 19th c. French
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LADY'S TRAVEL BOX - Fine Quality 19th c. French Necessaries Case in select Madagascar figured coromandel wood, with mother-of-pearl central cartouche on the hinged lid and around the lock on front, set on brass ball feet. The interior is fitted, with a tooled leather framed mirror inside the lid, five deep compartments holding the original perfume, ointment and pomade jars, some with silver plated fittings; a lift-out tray conceals an open well, the tray holds engraved silver topped glass jars for soap, combs and hairpins, and has a plum velvet liner for missing manicure tools, plus two open places probably for ink bottles. A button at the back of the case releases a secret drawer lined in plum paper, with seven compartments, the central one with velvet watch receiver. 7 1/2" x 12" x 9". Near fine condition, one light scratch to front and lid.
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LADY'S TRAVEL BOX - Fine Quality 19th c. French
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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