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THBAntique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle
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About Auction
LiveApr 26, 2025
Featuring American, English, and Continental silver, crystal by Baccarat and Lalique, Murano glass and glass collectibles, antique and vintage lighting, vanity accessories & more from private collections and estate throughout New England. Associated Estate & Appraisal auction@associatedestate.com
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- Lot Description
Dressing/vanity case, finely constructed from rich rosewood with brass fittings, the interior lined with royal blue velvet, with fitted compartments holding original gilt mounted crystal containers and grooming implements. Retailed by Ortner and Houle, 3 St. James SW, London. Gilt mountings hallmarked: Frederic Purnell, London, Sterling, 1869 and duty mark.
The upper section of the case houses these tools, while a pull-out drawer in the lower part offers additional jewelry storage, also lined with matching velvet. There is also a side, spring activated, pop-out drawer. This type of case, often referred to as a gentleman's or lady's vanity case, was highly popular during the Victorian era.
Dimensions:
- Height: 8 inches (20.32 cm)
- Width: 12 inches (30.48 cm)
- Weight: 15 lb. 11.1 oz (7.12 kg)
Dimension
Height: 8.00 inWidth: 12.00 inDepth: 9.00 inDepth: 9.00 inWeight: 15.70 lbsCondition
- Exterior: The rosewood casing is in very condition, showing only minor signs of wear consistent with age. The brass fittings have developed an attractive patina.
- Interior: The velvet lining is in good condition, with only minor wear. All brass containers and grooming tools are well-preserved and intact, with no missing components.
- Components: No key(s), missing 1 small mother of pearl handled tool. 1 scent bottle with chip on side and long box with chip at rim.
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The cost of shipment will be Buyer's full responsibility. In-house packaging and shipping is available for many items. All quotes are based upon the size and weight of the package as indicated by the carrier and all will include insurance as well as signature confirmation in most cases and will be handled through USPS or FedEx. International shipments will be made through USPS, FedEx, or DHL. Shipments will be insured and declared for the full purchase value (hammer plus premium). International buyers are solely responsible for any duties, taxes, clearance fees or any other fees imposed by their country for the import of their goods. Buyers, both domestic and international are welcome to employ their own packaging and shipping company at their sole discretion and understand that Associated Estate bears no responsibility for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers engaged by the buyer whether or not such shipper was listed by the Company.
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