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Antique sterling silver vanity box veneered in beautiful exotic figured Coromandel by Pearce, Cornhill London, with robust brass-bound edging engraved escutcheon and initial plate. The initial plate has a dragon crest with the initials M A C O underneath.

Lifting the lid of this exquisite silver vanity box reveals ten sterling silver topped glass jars by London silversmith Thomas Whitehouse dated 1870. Underneath is a retailers mark which reads: “Pearce 77 Cornhill”. The lids of the jars have the same dragon crest as the initial plate on the exterior of the box. The glass jars surround a padded fitted tool tray, complete with tweezers, corkscrew, sewing hook, pricker and scissors. The tool tray and five of the jars are housed in a removable tray which can be removed with the aid of the small engraved handles to either side. Lifting this try reveals a storage space underneath.

On the back edge of the open box is a button, when pressed a hidden drawer to the front of the box springs open! This drawer has several compartments for storing precious items like jewellery and even has a compartment fitted for storing rings earrings or cufflinks.

All our items come with 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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