Georgian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Gentleman's Vanity Toilet Box Antique c1790
tbj8297
£3,400.00
An exceptional Georgian gentleman's vanity box circa 1790, crafted from mahogany with sterling silver fittings bearing London assay marks from 1821. This comprehensive toilet box is a treasure trove of period grooming and travel essentials, featuring four steel and tortoiseshell cut-throat razors, a Moroccan leather strop, and six silver boxes for storing pomades and powders. The interior reveals two travelling inkwells and four Irish cut lead crystal glass bottles, whilst the lower Moroccan leather tray houses nine mother-of-pearl and steel implements including fruit knives. The hinged top lid drops to expose a mirror, completing this sophisticated ensemble. A museum-quality piece that captures the refined personal habits and meticulous grooming standards of Georgian gentlemen, combining functionality with exceptional craftsmanship. An outstanding acquisition for serious collectors of antique vanity items and period accessories.
Width 35 cm or 13.7 inches, depth 26 cm or 10.2 inches, height 15 cm or 5.9 inches.
Total weight 8.55 kilo grams.