Vanity box in rosewood by Howell, James & Co with cut glass jars, sterling silver lids and fitted mother of pearl accessories. Dated 1837.
ABOUT
Vanity box in rosewood by Howell, James & Co, dating to 1837 during the late Georgian period and the reign of William IV.
The box is of rectangular form with brass edging and is veneered in rosewood. The lid features a vacant stylised initial plaque, twin circular brass escutcheons and flush mounted brass carrying handles.
The interior is lined in rich red velvet and fitted with a ruched inner lid concealing a secret rear compartment. Inside is a mirror, storage for envelopes and the retailer’s label for Howell, James & Co of Regent Street, London. The fitted interior retains ten cut glass jars with engine turned sterling silver lids, including three examples with pierced silver decoration. The silver is hallmarked London for Thomas Whitehouse and dated 1837. The jars surround a removable fitted tool pad containing mother of pearl handled vanity accessories including a nail file, button hook, pricker, two pairs of scissors, a corkscrew, tweezers and a waxer.Beneath the main tray is additional storage, while a lockable drawer to the front provides further space for jewellery and personal items.
The box is fitted with high quality Bramah locks and remains an excellent example of early nineteenth century vanity cases retailed by Howell, James & Co.
DETAILS
Stock Number:
501035TVCE
Dimensions:
Width: 30
Depth: 22
Height: 18
Place of origin:
England, UK
Date of manufacture:
1837
Seller:
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