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By Hunt and Roskell 

From our Vanity Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Coromandel Silver Gilt Vanity Box by Hunt and Roskell. The Vanity Box of rectangular shape with brass edging veneered in exotic Coromandel with a vacant initial plaque. The front and lid of the box feature brass stringing framing the outer perimeter with a barrel shaped escutcheon to the front. The exterior is finished with twin brass handles, one to each side with shaped accents and ball inlays. The interior of the Vanity Box is lined in royal blue velvet with a ruched inner lid containing a rear compartment holding a free standing mirror and storage for letters. The Vanity Box houses fourteen cut glass jars with engine turned sliver gilt Sterling Silver lids with vacant initial plaques to the centre of each jar. The Silver is hallmarked London, Sterling Silver by Charles Rawlings & William Summers and is dated 1846. To the centre of the top tray there is a rectangular removable tool pad containing various vanity tools. The top tray is removable via the two metal loop tabs to each side, located beneath the tray is a second tray with multiple partitions for jewellery, rings and or cufflinks.The second jewellery tray can be removed to access a larger storage area in the base. The rear of the Vanity Box is partitioned and contains five larger glass jars and an extremely rare silver gilt cup with a lined cushion for the glass jar which sits inside. The interior of the box is finished with a Bramah lock signed on the lock plate J.Bramah, 124 Piccadilly. The Vanity Box comes with its original fitted leather case with full leather straps and dates to the middle of the 19th century during latter years of the Victorian period and the reign of Queen Victoria dated 1846.

The Coromandel Vanity Box Edwards for Hunt and Roskell comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Charles Rawlings & William Summers were notable 19th-century London silversmiths, active primarily during the mid-1800s. The partnership is best known for producing high-quality silver and gold items, including snuff boxes, card cases, and finely detailed tableware. Working from their premises on Fetter Lane, they registered their maker’s mark in 1829 and became well-regarded for both craftsmanship and elegant design. Their pieces often feature intricate engraving and repoussé work, typical of the Victorian era. Items bearing the Rawlings & Summers mark are now sought after by collectors of fine English silver.

Bramah is London’s oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Fitzrovia, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah manufactures Bramah and Rola locks for domestic and commercial applications in the U.K. and overseas. We are Marylebone and Fitzrovia’s foremost Locksmith and Burglar Alarm installer.

Hunt & Roskell was a leading London silversmith and jeweller active during the 19th century, best known for its high-quality silver and luxury pieces. Originally founded as a continuation of the firm Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, they held a Royal Warrant and created pieces for Queen Victoria and the British aristocracy. Their work, often grand and finely detailed, ranged from silverware and presentation pieces to exquisite jewellery. Hunt & Roskell was a prominent name on Bond Street and played a key role in defining the style of Victorian high society.

Coromandel is a valuable wood found in India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia. It has a contrasting hazel-brown colour with black grain. It is a dense, heavy wood that is so popular it has been logged to extinction over the last few hundred years. This makes Calamander pieces even more special.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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