Furniture and Works of Art - 10th March 2009

Lot 359

A Victorian macasser ebony travelling toilet box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400

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Description

A Victorian macasser ebony travelling toilet box, with brass banding and sunken carrying handles, the hinged cover with plush lined wallet, mirror missing, fitted cut glass bottles and jars with engraved silver covers, maker J.H., London 1853, each with an armorial and motto 'TO MNIEY BOLI', with a lift out tray and another for accoutrements, parts missing, the brass lock stamped 'J BRAMAH, 124 PICCADILLY'. 6.25in (16cm) h, 14.25in (36.5cm) w, 10.5in (26.7cm) d.