Antique Colonial Vanity Box (c.1860)

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This is a good quality antique Victorian Colonial mahogany Gentlemen’s vanity box used in the British military in India, circa 1860 - 1880.

Summary
• Circa 1860 - 1880
• Period Late Victorian
• Provenance Calcutta, India
• Used by a British Army Officer
• Original internal bezel mirror
• Original internal tray
• Three mirror settings
• Original flush brass carrying handles
• Original working key
• Original brass escutcheon key hole
• Original brass hinges
• Original flush Brass military handles
• No splits to the box (front, back, sides
• Rich Mahogany Patina
• Good quality

This is a good quality antique Victorian Colonial mahogany military Gentlemen’s vanity box used in the British Military, circa 1860 - 1880. The box boasts the original internal bezel mirror which can be adjusted to three different angles. Within the box, there is a single tray containing several compartments. To the exterior of the box there is the original brass escutcheon around the key hole the original brass hinges operate the adjustable mirror and there are two original flush plated military handles to hold the box. The box would have been commissioned for an army officer in the British Raj during the colonization of India whilst on duty in the field. The box is completely original and features a rich mahogany patination.

This item would look great in a variety of rooms especially the office, dining room or bedroom and is an ideal place to store make-up, documents or any other possessions. It has a beautiful deep rich patina which has been generated by the years of cleaning and care it has received.
PriceDelivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £40. For delivery to Sc DimensionsHeight = 20cm or 8” / Width = 29cm or 11½” / Depth = 41cm or 1’ 4” Category Antique Boxes Date Circa 1860 - 1880 Mid Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany Origin Indian Condition The item is in excellent condition commensurate with age. The hinges are not damaged, the lid closes cleanly. The original key turns the locking mechanism full circle but the teeth on the lock are worn and whilst the box closes it cannot be securely locked. The wear and tear observed in this item is in line for an item which is over 150 years old. Item code as236a073 Status Sold

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