Beschreibung:

A Superb Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Vanity Box with Silver Fittings hallmarked London 1857 and stamped with Thomas Johnson I's maker's punch. The rectangular box having brass trimmed edging, an elaborate scrolling plaque to the hinged lid inscribed ''ES Bibby'' and inset brass swing handles either side embellished with engraving. The interior housing a variety of fine cut glass silver-topped bottles and jars; fitted in partitioned trays lifting out to reveal a silver backed brush & mirror set below. The silver ware all intricately machine engraved and monogramed ESB. The interior lined in deep ultramarine blue velvet with tooled gilt leather borders; the lock engraved PATENT S. MORDAN & Co LONDON. The locking base drawer fitted with padded jewellery compartments. 7½ in (19 cm) high, 13 in (33 cm) wide, 9¾ in (25 cm) deep.