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OUTSTANDING AND COMPLETE ROSEWOOD SILVER AND GLASS FITTED LADIES TRAVELING BOX.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Other Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
OUTSTANDING AND COMPLETE ROSEWOOD SILVER AND GLASS FITTED LADIES TRAVELING BOX.
Lot # 327 OUTSTANDING AND COMPLETE ROSEWOOD SILVER AND GLASS FITTED LADIES TRAVELING BOX. Finely figured rosewood box has brass bound corners and top carved mother of pearl medallion of a girl which is encircled in a gold ring. The lift lid opens to reveal a fitted interior having eleven silver topped bottles, boxes and jars. A mother of pearl manicure set in lift out small tray. A larger tray lifts out with compartment below. Under lid is a spring loaded top which opens to reveal mirrored surface and letter folder. Signed “T. Forgie 95 Buchanan St. Glasglow, Jeweler, Case Maker and Cutler”. Fitted with a secret drawer, with lift lid fitted for jewelry. As fine a piece as we have come across. The silver pieces with English hallmarks dating London, 1860. Each piece with engraved design and unicorn engraving. SIZE: 8” h x 12-3/4” w x 9-3/4” d. CONDITION: Very good. Diagonal tight crack to top. 9-99068 (2,000-3,000)