Lot 418 , A gentlemans William IV brass mounted mahogany travelling toilet box containing twelve silver topped bottles/jars,
A gentleman's William IV brass mounted mahogany travelling toilet box containing twelve silver topped bottles/jars, with engraved armorial, the fitted interior with removable trays, one containing nail and shaving implements (incomplete), Archibald Douglas, London, 1833/35, the box with inset handles and hinges inscribed "E. Wells & Co Patent",
Estimate £600-900
Exterior quite scratched and scuffed. A couple of dents. Plaque engraved 'C.B.D?' Some components missing from inside some chipped glass on lower layer. A couple of broken/missing dividers. Some scuffed leather, latch detached.
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Sold for £600