French Brass-Bound Rosewood Dressing Box, Silver Fittings

Lot description

French brass-bound rosewood dressing case/ voyage de necessaire, 19th c., hinged top with central scrollworked monogrammed cartouche, mother-of-pearl and cut-brass foliate accents, revealing fitted interior lined in purple leather, with (three) faceted crystal bottles, (two) tall jars, (five) boxes of varied shape and size, and a covered inkwell embossed P. Hamm Patent, each with ornately chased silver lid, some bearing obliterated Minerva head hallmarks and J ? D makers mark in diamond-shaped cartouche, removable cradle concealing a grooming set and secret compartment, case flanked by collapsible campaign-style handles, accompanied by an undated receipt of sale issued by Penglaze Antiques Ltd, London, approx 5.5"h, 12.75"w, 9.5"d, 11.75lbs