Lot 816 , A George IV brass mounted rosewood travelling toilet box, with eleven silver mounted glass toilet jars etc, John & Archibald Douglas, London, 1822, with engraved monograms, four caps unmarked, box 34.1cm.
A George IV brass mounted rosewood travelling toilet box, with eleven silver mounted glass toilet jars etc, John & Archibald Douglas, London, 1822, with engraved monograms, four caps unmarked, box 34.1cm.
£300-500
Condition:
Brass stringing has sprung on the front and top left and right of the lid. Two pieces have also sprung to the front left of the base. Marks to the mirror plate. Baize on underside of the base is very worn. Nicks, dents and scratches to the wood in general. Small chips to the glass on both necks of the squat scent bottles and a chip to one base also. One lid is not sure in situ. Chip to the top rim of the glass on one of the rectangular jars. Large chip to the glass on one of the small circular jars. Very large chip to the glass bottom of the inkwell. Hallmarks clear. Minor surface scratches to the silver in places. Possible that items are missing?? Key present.
Sold for £400