Description

Antique Vanity box by John Bagshaw & Sons of Liverpool. Veneered in exotic coromandel with quadrant brass edging, stringing and engraved silvered hinges and lock. The vanity box has a brass barrel escutcheon and plaque on the top which is engraved with the following message: “Presented to John Wales by the office & clerks of Liverpool Postal Telegraph Department as a token of their regard & esteem on the occasion of his transfer to Llanfair Sept 18th 1882”.

Lifting the lid of this antique vanity box reveals a blue velvet lined interior, with eight silver-plated topped glass jars housed in a removable tray which can be easily lifted thanks to the two-loop handles on either side. Underneath are several lidded storage compartments. The lids are fitted for holding various items such as rings, cufflinks, tie pins etc… With a central tool-pad fitted with sterling silver handled accoutrements by Chester silversmiths “James Reid & Brothers” 1896. They comprise of tweezers, scissors, file, and cuticle removers.

The underside of the lid has a removable mirror that is reversible and velvet backing. Removing it reveals a hidden leather letter compartment.

On the back edge of the vanity box is a button, which when pressed causes a hidden drawer at the front of the box to spring open. It has a leather base that is tooled with a manufactures mark that reads: “John Bagshaw & Sons Manufacturers Liverpool.”

This antique vanity box comes with a fully working stamped Bramah London lock and tasselled key. The key must be pressed into the lock while turning clockwise to unlock.

All our items come with an authentication certificate with image, care instructions and separate invoice for insurance purposes. On top of this, our items come with 14 day no-quibble money-back guarantee and are all fully insured for when shipping.

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